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

This easy and healthy recipe comes from Lathrop House B&B, located in Springfield, MA. The inn is an 1899 Victorian mansion whose breakfast specialty is fresh, exotic fruit. The innkeepers say this recipe keeps for days.