Have you been putting off taking a summer vacation? Now is your chance to sneak in a quick, affordable getaway. Inn at 835 in Springfield, Illinois is offering a great last-minute deal. Now through next Wednesday, book any room the day of arrival for only $99 plus tax for one or two people.

The regular room rate is $217, so with a room at $99, you're saving 54%! Please contact the inn directly at +1-217-523-4466 to redeem this deal.

At this luxurious inn, guests are treated to a one-hour wine tasting in the evening as well as a sumptuous gourmet breakfast prepared by their chefs. Some of the rooms have fireplaces, private verandas, and Jacuzzis. The inn recently added a spa, where you can pamper yourself with a facial or massage. 

By Emily Starbuck Crone

Hawk Valley Retreat & Cottages in Galena, Illinois is wonderful place for a romantic getaway. It's only 10 minutes from Galena's Main Street and on 10 secluded acres with a pond, walking trail, and gardens. As a guest, you can enjoy gourmet dinners or a massage. They have four standalone cottages and three traditional guest rooms available.

The B&B currently has 145 reviews and an overall perfect rating on BedandBreakfast.com. The following review was left for a stay this month, August 2011.

"The best anniversary ever!"
Just stayed with Wendy and Hal the new innkeepers at Hawk Valley Retreat and Cottages. Had been there before and didn't think it could get any better. Then it did. Highly recommend staying at any of the cabins or guest rooms. Never have I seen a place so well taken care of, providing the well deserved restful get away my wife and I needed.

The Irish Inn in Ozark, IL, is currently offering two fantastic packages this winter. Located on the Southern Illinois Wine Trail, the winter starscapes will amaze you, as well as the rivers, forests, canyons, and various waterways. While it allows you to unwind amongst nature, the inn also has modern amenities, such as speedy free WiFi. Call (618) 695-3355 to book these specials.

Over The River & Through The Woods
Have a Merry Christmas with The Irish Inn!  Winter in The Shawnee National Forest can be mild or frosty, but there is always a cozy fire burning in the great room, as well as fireplaces and super king-sized beds with seven layers of bliss in each guest room. If you are seeking a relaxing and easy holiday celebration away from it all, plan a visit here. Christmas may come but one day a year everywhere else, but you can celebrate it each and every day at The Irish Inn in the month of December. Enjoy turkey and ham with all the trimmings upon your December arrival and their trademark full Irish breakfast in the mornings. This package is available from December 1-28, 2010. The complete two-night package is $398, and all you will have to do is relax and unwind.

Happy New Year in Wine Country
Ring in the new year at The Irish Inn, and enjoy two days of wine, wonder, and mouth-watering foods. Enjoy a two-night stay in either of the suites complete with king-sized beds, amenities from Gilchrist & Soames of London, botanicals from Greenwich Bay, and a special gift basket prepared by a local winery!  On New Year’s Eve, you will enjoy a nine-course international gourmet dinner served over a three-hour period leading up to the midnight hour, and then count down to the stroke of 12. Enjoy a day out touring the wine trail or nature areas if the weather is good.  You can relax by our hearth or in your suite, where you can enjoy films from our DVD collection. Both mornings you will enjoy the full Irish breakfast that has made the inn famous. The complete package is $499/couple.  Maximum occupancy is three couples, so reserve soon!