Ron and Rachel Reid, owners of the Andon-Reid Inn Bed and Breakfast in Waynesville, NC are reaching out to all active military couples in need of a special getaway. The Reid's are extending three all inclusive two day R&R getaways to military couples who are enlisted in active duty. They want to hear stories from all active military on why they need this mountain respite.

Active military are invited to send a letter explaining their story in one page or less to:
Andon-Reid Inn Bed and Breakfast
92 Daisy Ave
Waynesville, NC 28786
info@andonreidinn.com

The inn  will award three deserving couples to the following, complimentary:

- All inclusive 2 night stay (Sunday-Thursday, non-holiday)
- Signature candlelit breakfast, including dessert, each morning
- Snacks throughout the day plus afternoon freshly baked goodies
- Use of the recreation room, fitness studio and sauna
- Two coffee mugs with a bag of the inn's freshly ground coffee

One R&R getaway will be arranged each month starting in March, 2010. U.S. residents, 25 years or older who is not employed by or related to Andon-Reid Inn Bed and Breakfast are all eligible. All letters from interested participants must be received no later than February 1, 2010. One letter per person is allowed. Duplicate entries will eliminate interested parties from consideration. R&R recipients will be notified by email or phone. R&R Getaways are not transferable and may not be combined with any other offers or promotions. R&R getaways will be scheduled no later than December 23, 2010, are subject to availability, and blackout dates may apply.  R&R recipients are responsible for their own transportation to the inn.

For More INNformation:

Andon Reid Inn B&B, 92 Daisy Avenue, Waynesville, NC 28786, 828-452-3089 or 1-800-293-6190

Andon-Reid Inn Bed and Breakfast is an AAA Triple Diamond property named Best of the South by BedandBreakfast.com members. The inn's impressive accommodations are surrounded by the beauty of Western North Carolina's Smokey Mountains and Pisgah National Forest, a quick walk to all the happenings in the quaint town of Waynesville and many outdoor adventures. Look forward to southern hospitality, sumptuous breakfasts, your own fireplace, plush beds and a recreation/fitness room at Andon-Reid Inn B&B. 

Berkshire Mountains and B&Bs decorated in holiday greens spell a picture-perfect holiday getaway for travelers in need of some relaxation during the holi-daze.  With so many beautiful inns and all the events offered in Lenox and Stockbridge, MA, why not plan a holiday or New Year's getaway to this scenic part of Massachusetts. 

We hope you will take home a few ideas for decorating your own home from the inns pictured here.  Many thanks to the talented photographers at Jumping Rocks Photography for sharing the photos you see here. Jumping Rocks Photography, founded in 2004 specializes in  styling and photographing interiors, architecture, food, gardens and hospitality-related subject matter. From  inception, Jumping Rocks has fused styling and photo services together, understanding that this symbiosis creates more enticing pictures as shown here.

 

Voted the Best B&B of St Augustine for 2008 and 2009 in a poll of local residents, the Cedar House Inn is poised to welcome guests coming to the annual St Augustine Bed and Breakfast Holiday Tour, featuring 25 of the city's inns and B&Bs.  This annual event draws guests from throughout Florida and is a captivating highlight of the city's two-month long Nights of Lights celebration.  Visit Cedar House Inn or any of the other 24 participating members of the St Augustine Historic Inns Association on December 12-13 from 2-5pm, and you'll be treated to inn tours, and a signature treat from a leading local culinary establishment that partners with each inn.  Plus, artists from local galleries will display their talents at selected B&B locations on the tour. Each year the St. Augustine Historic Inns (SAHI) choose a charity to receive a gift representing a portion of the funds raised. This year they have once again selected the “Empty Stocking Fund”. This important St. Augustine Record initiative ensures the joy of the season with food and gift cards to local economically disadvantaged children and their families.

When in St. Augustine, there are many historic inns and B&Bs to from which to choose.  The Cedar House Inn offers the elegance of the an 1893 Victorian home with an emphasis on romance.  Intimate weddings, vow renewals, honeymoons and romantic packages are the specialty here, including intimate carriage rides, roses and much more. Guest rooms feature tasteful Victorian decor along with modern amenities including flat screen TVs with DVD players. All rooms are distinctively decorated and vary, but many include private sitting areas and/or porches, whirlpool tubs or double showers, and king or queen beds.  With all there is to do in St Augustine, combined with the Holiday Tour this weekend, it's not too late to plan a getaway to the Cedar House Inn and the St. Augustine Holiday B&B Tour.

For More Information:

Cedar House Inn: 79 Cedar Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084, 800-845-0012

The ticket price for the St Augustine Annual B&B Holiday Tour is $35.00 through event day. You can purchase your tickets online at www.staugustinebandbtour.com or at The Record headquarters located at One News Place, St. Augustine.

For a complete list of B&Bs in Saint Augustine, click here.

Halloween isn't the only time things go bump in the night at B&Bs.  Ghostly spirits are making themselves as comfortable in America's B&Bs as living guests are, and not just in the dead of night. In a recent BedandBreakfast.com survey, innkeepers revealed that nearly 20% (about 3600) inns in the U.S. are haunted. Similarly, a current BedandBreakfast.com consumer surveys showed that 20% of travelers seek a haunted inn for Halloween, so those who seek experiences with the world beyond can rest assured that they’ll have a good chance of sleeping with a ghost. Each year, BedandBreakfast.com compiles stories from the B&B...or should we say "Dead and Breakfasts" crypts. You'll find more than 100 ghostly tales from inns and B&Bs on BedandBreakfast.com.  Simply click on the ghost and you'll be transported to the complete list.  Here are a few of our favorite ghoullish tales we thought we'd share in honor of Halloween.

Honeybee Inn B&B, Horicon, WI: It's believed that a lumber baron named Coton is still hanging around with his female companions. His beloved rocking chair, where he died, rocks by itself, and the innkeeper's family has spotted a woman in a long skirt with an apron. Investigators of the paranormal explain that stairs squeaking at night and the unexplained ringing of bells are evidence of an active spirit in residence.

Penny Farthing Inn, St. Augustine, FL: Ghost busters, guests, and the innkeeper have said that plenty of playful spirits hang around here. Occurrences include midnight tugs-of-war with the blankets, and glasses leaning over and clinking on sherry bottles. One college professor described a young lady sitting on the daybed in his room when he woke up. Then, a few days later, the four-year-old daughter of the owners asked if the lady in the doorway of the dining room was a guest; the little girl described the lady she saw exactly as the college professor had.

Green Mountain Inn, Stowe, VT: "Boots" Berry, the tap dancing ghost and former local hero, can still be heard dancing on the third floor of the inn during severe winter storms. The son of the inn's former horseman and chambermaid, Boots was born in Room 302 in 1840, and he grew up in and around the inn. One summer morning when the stagecoach team bolted, Boots bravely stopped a runaway stage, saving the lives of the passengers. Unfortunately, his heroism turned to too many congratulatory drinks, and Boots neglected his duties at the inn. Eventually he was dismissed and ended up in jail where he learned to tap dance, earning his nickname. Eventually, after jail, Boots drifted back to Stowe, shabby and poverty-stricken. At about the same time, a dreadful storm hit the town, and a little girl became stranded on the roof of the inn. Remembering his childhood days, Boots took a secret route to the roof and lowered the girl safely to the ground. Just as she reached safety, Boots slipped and fell to his death from the icy roof. His life had come full circle, for the roof he was standing on when he fell was the roof of Room 302. Want a chance to dance with Boots? Time your next visit with a winter storm and book Room 302.

Don't forget to visit BedandBreakfast.com's compendium of ghost tales from B&Bs worldwide. 

While unemployment is no picnic, one New Jersey inn is offering recently unemployed workers a reason to party. The Blue Bay Inn, a boutique inn with fast ferry access to Manhattan, is offering a select group of recently unemployed people a complimentary weekend and cocktail party as part of its "Hotel for the Holidays" promotion.

On Saturday January 2, 2010, 23 chosen recipients will check into the inn for a complimentary two-night stay to kick off a new year filled with promise. A free “Job Seekers Success Workshop" will be offered to help build job searching skills, followed by a "Copper Canyon Cocktail Party," courtesy of renowned chef and the Copper Canyon (http://www.thecoppercanyon.com) restaurant owner, Michael Krikorian.

"In tough times like these, offering a little hope to your neighbor is the least we can do,” commented Blue Bay Inn owner Dido Krikorian. “Let's say it's our version of a stimulus package," he finished.

To participate in the "Hotel for the Holidays” promotion, the prospective recipient must be a legal U.S. resident who was laid off from a job within the U.S. during the last 120 days at the time of completing his or her entry.  Those interested must currently be receiving unemployment benefits. To enter, mail a letter explaining why you want to participate in”Hotel for the Holidays.” Letters must include your name, address, telephone number, e-mail address, a current resume and a notarized copy of proof of unemployment benefits. Send all entries to Hotel for the Holidays, 51 1st Ave, Atlantic Highlands, NJ 07716. All submissions must be received by December 1, 2009, and will be selected during Christmas week. Recipients will be notified via e-mail, telephone and/or U.S. mail. Winners will be responsible for their own transportation to the Blue Bay Inn.

The Blue Bay Inn opened in 2004 as one of the first boutique hotels on the Jersey Shore and is modeled after a hotel the owners Dido and Sark Krikorian visited in Paris. Guests enjoy the inn’s proximity to Gateway National Park (Sandy Hook) beaches and fast ferry access to Manhattan from its Atlantic Highlands location. Home to the largest municipally owned marina and Mount Mitchell, the highest point on the eastern seaboard, Atlantic Highlands attracts visitors from around the world for its natural beauty and charm.

For more information:
Contact Robert Hilton, General Manager, 732-708-9600, Blue Bay Inn, 51 First Avenue, Atlantic Highlands, NJ 07716
Copper Canyon Restaurant, Atlantic Highlands, NJ