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The Queen, A Victorian Bed and Breakfast of Bellefonte, PA

Spring, an absolutely perfect time to visit The Queen, A Victorian Bed and Breakfast. The gardens are in full bloom and looking stunning! Take home some Victorian style when you spend the night– choose 3 perennials, trees, shrubs from a large variety, as available, to name a few: ferns, cone flowers, sedums, red raspberries (bare from July–Nov), horsetail, ivy,  iris, myrtle, euonymus, sage, chives, oregano, mint, thyme, heritage hydrangea, hellebores, peonies, columbine, laities, weeping Japanese tree, crabapple, balsam, lady’s mantle, lamb ear, day lilies, bee balm, bachelor’s button and much more!!!

Senators and Stars at Phoenix Park Hotel - Washington DC

  Washington DC – Phoenix Park hotel, a standout Washington DC hotel near Capital Hill, has used its genuine Irish accommodations and 18^th-century countryside charm to attract some of the biggest names in the country, as well as eager DC tourists, since 1922, and with courteous hospitality and service beyond other luxury Washington DC hotels, they’re already in the middle of another star-struck year.

Earlier this year, New York senator and current presidential candidate Hillary Clinton (D-NY) choose the illustrious lodging in Washington DC to host a photo shoot for her campaign staff. Cordial and fun-spirited, Senator Clinton kept things light with a joke here and there and was even gracious enough to star in some photos herself with the hotel staff. Allowing the dedicated employees of this distinct boutique hotel in Washington DC, from the general management to the bellmen, to be photographed with the country’s biggest icons has long been one of Phoenix Park’s guilty pleasures.

While Senator Clinton’s momentous bid for the presidency was no doubt foremost on the minds of many, talk of the campaign was kept to an appreciated minimum.

Hailing from the opposite coast, academy-award winning actress Marcia Gay Harden joined the company of senators and congressman at a training and information summit for the Suicide Prevention Action Network USA (SPAN USA) hosted this last February in one of the luxury Washington DC hotel’s gorgeous banquet rooms. Accompanied by several members of Capitol Hill including Senators Tom Harkin (D-IA) and Gordon Smith (R-OR), the star of such films as Mystic River, Pollock, Meet Joe Black, and Mona Lisa Smile was eager to show her support for the grassroots organization.

SPAN USA, founded in 1996, promotes the prevention of suicide by focusing on community education and awareness and state-level political advocacy. During the summit at Phoenix Park downtown hotel in Washington DC, guests were treated to an enlightening tour of Capitol Hill and a fascinating presentation of Lifekeeper Memory Quilts, and of course, they managed to sneak a few photos with Ms. Harden.

Phoenix Park Hotel, the leading luxury hotel in Washington DC, couldn’t be more proud and excited to have entertained these magnanimous guests.

About Phoenix Park Hotel:

Proudly leading hotels in Washington DC for the rich accommodations and unbeatable location that DC visitors of all kinds desire, Phoenix Park Hotel stands apart with a genuine Irish feel infused into every last detail. Experience the stately service you’d expect on the Celtic countryside while enjoying the convenience of modern amenities including HD television and complimentary high-speed Internet access and an unrivaled Capitol Hill location. It’s your only choice for exciting Washington DC vacations. Visit us here.

Harvest Moon Bed and Breakfast of Lancaster PA

Experience a journey through several of the most celebrated culinary venues of Italy

Chef/Innkeeper Carl Kosko offers invaluable advice and recipes

New Holland, PA. – With the excitement of the 2008 season in the air, Chef/innkeeper Carl Kosko of Harvest Moon Bed and Breakfast brings to light ways to WOW your dinner guest with specific detailed regional Italian Cooking.  In a weekend filled with not only cooking advice, but fine dining experiences and informative tours, Harvest Moon B&B’s, “Bella Luna Weekend” (Beautiful Moon) offers the ideal “edutaining” getaway.  Learn how to expertly prepare the simplest of ingredients into a work of art in your kitchen.  The Harvest Moon Bella Luna Weekend is scheduled for May 16^th and 17^th and October 17^th and 18^th.  These weekend packages include recipes for traditional takes on classic Italian Cooking and demonstrations on how to prepare them, along with an evening of fine dining topped off with a tour to the Central Market where the Amish sell their produce and meats each morning.  All of this is set at The Harvest Moon B&B, in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch country, where the clip clop of Amish buggies is heard in tune with the chopping of fresh herbs, and both combine to offer the perfect culinary excursion.

At the heart of Harvest Moon’s Tuscan Retreat Cooking Weekend is a demonstration of wonderful new ways to prepare traditional Tuscan dishes.  Watch as Chef Carl prepares the following recipes, which all participants will take home.

Guests who take part in the weekend package will enjoy a four-course gourmet meal at a local gourmet restaurant and also a wonderful cheese tasting back at Harvest Moon.  Suggestions for pairings with wines will be included, and guests are welcome to bring their favorite wines to enjoy with the Antipasti tasting.  The weekend will conclude with a tour of Lancaster’s Central Market, where Amish and Mennonite farmers bring their produce and meat to sell each day.

Top this culinary adventure off with romantic accommodations including two-story suites and Jacuzzi tubs, and the Harvest Moon B&B’s “Bella Luna Weekend” will be the perfect way to enjoy your culinary vacation.

The “Bella Luna Weekend” includes:

• Breakfast each morning
• A collection of Italian Recipes extracted from personal travels and well loved cookbooks
• “Bella Luna” cooking demonstration
• Four course dinner one night
• Antipasti tasting
• Tour of Lancaster’s Central Market
• A fine gift from Harvest Moon

All for $275.00 per couple (not including tax)

In order to keep the weekend personalized, limited space is available.  Book now by calling 888-824-3763 or visit www.harvestmoonbandb.com

On Saturday, May 10, three area bed and breakfasts will guide tourists and locals on a path sure to please all five senses.

With the help of local experts and nurseries, they will explore all facets of herbs – starting with aesthetically pleasing additions to gardens, whether in containers, traditional herb gardens or intermingled with favorite perennial partners.

They’ll learn the medicinal properties, new ways to use both the fragrance and taste of herbs and finish the day with a feast of a five-course herb-inspired dinner on Saturday night.

Not to be overlooked is the obvious “green” benefit of growing your own herbs and having them at hand whenever the inspiration arrives to make your own salad dressing, marinade, seasoning, or add an element of crisp flavor to any dish.  The fresh quality will certainly be the favored alternative to driving to the local store and buying plastic-encased herbs that have sat in warehouses, trucked across the country, or shipped from outside the US.

The package is offered at $250 per couple and includes all tours, tastings, lunch, dinner and transportation.  The event is open to the public.  Guests can arrange to stay at any of the bed and breakfasts and receive a special herb-inspired gift basket.

A Chateau on the Bayou Bed and Breakfast of Raceland, LA

A Chateau on the Bayou Bed in Breakfast is the place to be in Raceland, LA. Come enjoy a relaxing stay in this country Victorian home, A Chateau on the Bayou, located on the banks of Bayou Lafourche- 30 minutes from the New Orleans airport, 10 minutes away from Thibodaux,LA and 15 minutes away from Houma and Luling LA. 

Rest in the hammock and watch the bayou flow slowly by or rock in the comfortable rockers on the back porch.  Watch the water birds searching the floating vegetation for food.  Catch sight of a bald eagle soaring over the bayou where fish are jumping.  Catch a glimpse of an alligator or an egret perched on the wharf.  Hear the sounds of birds, crickets, owls, and bullfrogs.

Offers four comfortable guest rooms all ranging from a double sized bed, queen size bed, full sized double bed, and one twin.

Nearby attractions include plantations such as Oak Alley or Madewood, Airboat rides and Swamp tours.  Nicholls State University, Rienzi Plantation, and John Folse Culinary School is nearby in Thibodaux.  Golfing is only five minutes away.  Or in under ten minutes be at one of the few operating sugarcane factory and sugarmills of Laurel Valley.

Guest Say:

I must telly ou of the wonderful experience we had at your lovely Bed and Breakfast in Raceland, LA!  We enjoyed every minute of your wonderful hospitality.  Your Bed and Breakfast can certainly be called a "home away from home".  When looking for accommodations, I will always choose a bed and breakfast rather than a hotel.

--Mary and Jim Hollingsworth, Los Angeles

Claudette, we're back in England and now we must thank you for the five wonderful days we spent with you in your beautiful home.  We had so much fun and so many interesting things to see that you were able to help us with.  How lucky we were to find you.  As visitors from another country, the hospitality you showed us was unequalled.  If we visit Lousiana again and I hope we shall, you will definitely be our first call.  You deserve all the success which must surely be coming your way.  A big thanks also to Lisa.  Our best wishes go to you and all of your friends.

--Margaret and Anthony Holyoake, Leicester, England.

Map and contact information click here.

Homer FloatPlane Lodge and Cabins of Homer, AK

                                                             

Homer FloatPlane Lodge and Cabins of Homer, AK is a premier starting point for Cook Inlet saltwater fishing, fly out fishing, fly out bear viewing, and photo expeditions.  Whether out on Kachemak Bay on their fishing vessel the "SeaHawk"-- or just relaxing in the hot tub watching a late Alaskan sunset after a day on the water-- you and your companions will experience the best they and Homer can provide.

At Homer FloatPlane Lodge and Alaska Anglers Charter Services, they provide all inclusive fishing vacation packages which include first class lodging accommodations at Homer's finest fishing lodge, plus all meals prepared by our chef with an Alaskan flair.

They provide world-class Alaskan salmon, halibut and Ling cod fishing at one great price.  They even clean, vacuum pack, flash-freeze and box your catch for you to take back home.  Your local ground transportations are included.

Easy and affordable vacations for families, groups, fishing clubs, corporate retreats or business incentives.

Their commitment to you is a fantastic Alaska Fishing Adventure.

Discover the beauty of Homer.  All you have to do is show up and enjoy!

Recent guest to Homer FloatPlane Lodge in Homer, AK had this to say about their trip.

"Thank you again for helping us experience Alaska.  It was beyond anything we had imagined.  Glen and I both feel as though we've left a part of us behind!  And for sure we will be back.  Hope you enjoy our little gifts from N.H. We'll keep in touch" -- Glen, New Hampshire

Donna Hufford Tapped as Interim CEO of Redwood Parks Lodge Company

ORICK, Calif. - February 13, 2008 - Redwood Parks Lodge Company, the leading lodging, hospitality and entertainment company serving the coastal region of northern California, today announced that Donna Hufford has been named Interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO) following the unexpected death two weeks ago of John Russavage, former chairman and CEO.

Hufford's appointment was made by the company's board of directors, and the company has begun a  search for a permanent CEO.   

For the past five years, Hufford has been Chief Financial Officer of Redwood Parks Lodge Company, as well as one of the company's first shareholders. She is a business manager for (and a partner in) Hufford Construction, and she currently serves as Secretary, Treasurer and CFO of Redwood Creek Builders, a building construction company in Orick. Hufford has also previously served as the president of the Orick Chamber of Commerce.

Hufford graduated from Oregon College of Education (currently Oregon State Western College) with a Bachelor of Arts Degree.

"As a long-time officer and shareholder of Redwood Parks Lodge Company, as well as a native and long-time resident of the northern California coastal region, Donna has the background and experience, as well as the support of the local community, needed to continue to help drive the company forward as we identify an qualified permanent CEO candidate," said Gerald Niesar, counsel to Redwood Parks Lodge Company and partner of Niesar & Whyte, LLP.

As previously announced by the company, John ("Johnny Redwood") Russavage, co-founder, chairman and CEO of Redwood Parks Lodge Company, died unexpectedly Friday, January 25, 2008 at his home in Trinidad, California. Since its founding in 2002, the company began its efforts to become the premiere lodging, hospitality and entertainment company serving the coastal region of northern California, particularly the area in and around Redwood National and State Parks.

Specifically, under Russavage's direction, Redwood Parks Lodge Company

• Acquired three parcels of commercially zoned land adjacent to or near the Redwood Parks system; 

• Completed the first phase of its development by  totally refurbishing six existing sawmill employee houses into luxurious, 1,200-square foot vacation cabins at Redwood Adventures Village surrounded by Redwood National Park;

• Secured permission to conduct guided tours, hikes and excursions throughout the Redwood Parks system and Humboldt County, as well as hold special events/festival services within the parks system;

• Launched Redwood Adventures TV, a 30- and 60-minute series launched in January 2008 by the company and broadcast in the region on CBS KVIQ (Channel 6) and Access Humboldt (Channel 12);

• Initiated the planning and development of an 80-room Holiday Inn family resort hotel in Orick, expected to open for business in late 2009;

• Laid the ground work for a world-class resort lodge on its northern-most property, a lodge that would (when completed) match the scope and majesty of the lodges in Yellowstone and Yosemite National Parks; and

• Launched a guide service for visitors to Redwood National and State Parks and the surrounding areas.

"I am humbled and honored to accept this position as Interim CEO of Redwood Parks Lodge Company," Hufford said. "Johnny was truly a bigger-than-life man with an amazing vision for Redwood Parks Lodge Company, and he had a fantastic drive to help get this company so far in such a short period of time. I promise to do all I can to ensure that we continue to move this company forward towards the dreams that John had for both Redwood Parks Lodge Company and for this region."

About Redwood Parks Lodge Company
Based in Orick, California and formed in 2002, Redwood Parks Lodge Company, Inc. is poised  to become the leading lodging, hospitality and entertainment company serving outdoor lovers, vacationers, adventurers and travelers visiting Redwood National and State Parks in the coastal region of northern California.

In the future, Redwood Parks Lodge Company plans to develop a luxury lodge, resort hotels/meeting centers, restaurants, stores and recreational facilities on its three properties adjacent to/surrounded by Redwood National and State Parks. For more information, please visit www.redwoodparkslodge.com or www.redwoodadventures.com or call 866-733-9637.

Room With A View Tulsa OK

Couple Restores Home Into Woodward Park Bed & Breakfast

It has been about a year since Mark and Janet Mobbs’ lives transformed from 9-to-5ers to innkeepers.

But if you ask the Tulsa couple, who restored a home built in 1920 into the Inn at Woodward Park, they’ll say it was much longer than that.

“It took almost three years to renovate, and we did most of it ourselves,” Mark Mobbs said.

The result was a bed-and-breakfast at 1521 E. 21st St. with a perfect view looking south onto Woodward Park.

With three guest rooms, a sunroom and plenty of common areas, the Inn at Woodward Park has become the Mobbses’ new home and a second career for both. Mark Mobbs spent years as an accountant, and Janet Mobbs is a former X-ray technician.

“We were looking for an investment property and I saw this listed, and I thought it was a very good price for its location,” Janet Mobbs said. “But when we looked at it we saw why. It had water damage, and squirrels were living upstairs. It was really sad.”

The house’s poor condition initially kept them away, but a few months later, Janet Mobbs saw the house listed as a tear-down property.

After looking at it again, this time with an architect, they realized the house was solid and just needed a “little bit” of reconstructive work.

That little turned into a lot, and after restoring the entire house, they opened their doors last year.

They transformed an old sleeping porch with a knockout view into a sunroom full of cozy sofas for reading or relaxing.

The three guest bedrooms range from a snug bedroom suited for business travelers to a   honeymoon suite with a Jacuzzi tub. To use every inch of the space, they have turned many of the closets into showers or full bathrooms.

Janet Mobbs said they kept the 1920s feel throughout the home with its decor, which is most evident in what they call the Hollywood Room — a guest room fitted in cool blue accented with brown velvet and other luxurious textiles.

“We really wanted to keep that 1920s feel because that was when Tulsa was in its heyday,” she said.

Since opening the bed and breakfast, the couple has met travelers from Oklahoma and its surrounding states and even the world.

“We’ve had people from Sweden, Australia, Russia, Israel, the West Indies and Canada,” Mark Mobbs said.

“I think I’ve gotten such a good education from the people from the other countries. I’ve never been out of the U.S.,” Janet Mobbs said.

Most guests enjoy the inn’s close proximity to Utica Square or St. John Medical Center, and many others are involved in weddings in the area.

“Our busiest time last year was the change of seasons — April and October. If you want to stay when the azaleas at Woodward Park are blooming, you’d better make reservations now,” Janet Mobbs said, laughing.

They’ve even had a brush with fame, when a person recently called from the “Rachael Ray Show.”

“I thought it was a joke. I said, ‘Really, who is this?’ ” Janet Mobbs said.

The show needed a place to film an interview, and the representative found the Inn at Woodward Park from its Web site. But the Mobbs are being kept in suspense, for they weren’t told the identity of the guest or the air date of the show.

“Rachael Ray did send us an autographed photo,” Janet Mobbs said.

For more information about the Inn at Woodward Park, call 712- 9770 or visit www.innatwoodwardpark.com.

Murder Mystery - Candlelite Inn B&B Ludington MI

Make a murder mystery date at Candlelite Inn Bed & Breakfast in Ludington, Michigan

The next upcoming Candlelite Inn Bed and Breakfast murder mystery is Saturday January 19, 2008.
Don't let the winter chill get you down! Come to beautiful Ludington, Michigan (we are just down the avenue from Lake Michigan beaches and lighthouses) and exercise all your senses when you help solve a "Mystery in the English Mansion," at The Candlelite Inn.  Throughout the evening enjoy hors d'oeuvres, dinner, dessert, beverages, prizes and surprises. $70 is your ticket to join in all the evening's festivities ($130 per couple) plus the cost of your favorite cozy room.  For more information on this mystery and all of our other mysteries and special events, please see www.candleliteinnludington.com, or call .877.997.0099 for details and reservations.

Chocolate Lovers Dream Getaway Ludington MI

A Chocoholic's Delight - This getaway is for you!

February 15 - 17, 2008 - Second Annual Ludington Historic Bed & Breakfast
Association Chocolate Lovers Weekend -

Last year this event was featured in eight different Michigan newspapers,
and this year guests will be treated to some new treats. New this year is
a Saturday afternoon "chocolate cook off" at Cartier Mansion between three
of the historic Ludington bed and breakfasts - Sally Reed, innkeeper of
ReJoyce Bed & Breakfast and Tea Rooms, Chef Jacob Shoemaker, of Candlelite
Inn Bed & Breakfast, and Sue Ann Schnitker, innkeeper of Cartier Mansion
Bed & Breakfast and Conference Center. All three are experts at creating
delicious breakfasts, but who will end up wearing the crown for best
chocolate dish? You get to be the tasters and judges!

Saturday evening, there will be a special dinner at Lucino's Ristoranti,
followed by a Champagne and Chocolate Reception at Cartier Mansion. Full
breakfast will be provided at your B&B, with optional chocolate treats.
The cost for this delightful weekend experience is only $50.00 per person
over the cost of your B&B accommodations.

Ludington Historic Bed & Breakfast Association Inns:

Abbey Lynn Inn - .800.795.5421 www.abbeylynninn.com
Candlelite Inn Bed & Breakfast - .877.997.0099
www.candleliteinnludington.com
Cartier Mansion Bed & Breakfast & Conference Center - .877.843.0101
www.cartiermansion.com
Lamplighter Bed & Breakfast - .800.301.9792 www.ludington-michigan.com
Ludington House Bed & Breakfast - .800.827.7869 www.ludingtonhouse.com
ReJoyce Inn Bed & Breakfast and Tea Room - .231.845.5595
Sunburst Inn Bed & Breakfast - .231.843.9012
www.sunburstinnludington.com

Winter Romance Package - Woodward Crossings State College, PA

Romance sizzles at Woodward Crossings!  Nestled in scenic Penns Valley with 50 acres of rolling hills, a pond, Pine Creek and astounding views you’ll find our accommodations to be a well-deserved winter delight! Retreat to your own private, fully equipped Hidden Pond Suite and cuddle up by the fireplace. Whether  you are near or far you’ll find it a memorable visit. Our Winter Romance Package offers a 2-day stay, Breakfast Basket, Floating Candles for the Candle Bowl, Teddy Bear Basket with candles and chocolates, for only $239. For more pics and info please visit www.WoodwardCrossings.com The warm, inviting, and welcoming ambiance awaits you!

Redwood Adventures Tours to Offer Fresh Water Fishing Tour Packages - Orick, CA

Redwood Adventures Tours invites anglers to experience fresh water fishing, spawning observation and culinary instruction in Northern California

ORICK, Calif. - Nov. 27, 2007 - With the seasonal migration and spawning of local salmon and other fresh water fish, Redwood Parks Lodge Company today announced that its guided tours division, Redwood Adventure Tours, is now offering fresh water fishing, spawning observation and culinary instruction tour packages.

The Redwood Adventures Tours fresh water fish tour packages are designed to help area visitors experience the legendary fresh fish migration with a tour that best fits their own interests. Each tour includes any necessary supplies including boat, tackle and bait, meals and expert guides to ensure a unique and safe experience.

"Northern California's renowned salmon migration brings anglers and nature enthusiasts from around the world right to our backyard." said John "Johnny Redwood" Russavage, chairman and CEO of Redwood Parks Lodge Company. "With the Smith, Klamath, Trinity, Mad, Van Duzen rivers and Redwood Creek all within a few miles of the Redwood Adventures Village, guests can take advantage of the migration with whatever tour best suites them. Whether visitors are avid anglers itching to pull in a big catch, families wanting to watch hundreds of fish make their way home to their birthplace or a budding chef interested in pairing local salmon with the best beer and wine - we have a tour that is perfect for everyone."

The following fresh water fish tours and instruction are now available:

Fresh Water Fishing Tour
Professional fishing guides lead visiting anglers out on one of several regional rivers to fish for Chinook (King) Salmon, Coho (Silver) Salmon, Steelhead trout and Cutthroat trout. Each  tour begins at daybreak and lasts until late afternoon. While anglers are required to have their own current fishing license and permits, the tour includes a professional fishing guide, boat and all the necessary tackle and bait for the day.

Fishing tours are available year round and are $250 per person per day. The best months for fresh water fishing are October-March.
                  
Spawn Observation Tour
Redwood Adventures Tours spawn observation tours, lead by biologists and fishery experts, direct participants to a variety of locations to study the migration and spawning of wild salmon. In addition to watching this age old phenomenon, participants will learn about the history, habitat, ecology, cultural and historic importance of salmon on the north coast.

The spawn observation tour is available September-March. Tours can be scheduled in half and full day increments and start at $125 per person.    

Salmon Culinary Instruction
Redwood Adventures Tours' expert chef shows visitors a variety of ways to prepare salmon, the most versatile fresh water fish when it comes to preparation. Participants learn traditional Yurok Indian stick-barbecue/smoking techniques and how to clean and cut salmon. In addition to incorporating local ingredients into the salmon dishes, participants will learn the art of pairing the perfect wine/beer to complete each meal.

The salmon culinary instruction is available year round and pricing depends on the season. Please call for more information.

"With the rain we have had received so far this year, our rivers are brimming with salmon and trout." Russavage explained. "Despite a report of a salmon shortage in the Bay Area, our Klamath Basin is full of fish and ready to support any and all anglers and area visitors."

Redwood Adventures Tours is located off Highway 101 at milepost 124 near Orick in Humboldt County, California on Valley Green Camp Road, approximately halfway between Portland, Oregon and San Francisco, California. The tour office is right next to Redwood National and State Parks' Elk Meadow recreation area in the Redwood Adventures Village.

About Redwood Adventures Tours
Redwood Adventures Tours, a division of Redwood Parks Lodge Company, is one of a few  companies permitted to conduct guided tours within the Redwood National and State Parks. Available tours range from one-hour orientation tours to customizable day tours and multi-night backcountry adventures. For more information or to book a tour please visit http://www.redwoodadventures.com/ or call 866-733-9637.

About Redwood Parks Lodge Company

Based in Orick, California and formed in 2002, Redwood Parks Lodge Company, Inc. is poised to become the leading lodging, hospitality and entertainment company serving outdoor lovers, vacationers, adventurers and travelers visiting the Redwood National and State Parks. The company owns approximately 68 acres of land on three parcels adjacent to or near the Redwood Parks system and bordered by Highway 101 in Orick.

The company's first phase development is completed, and it has totally refurbished six existing sawmill employee houses into luxurious, 1,200-square foot vacation cabins at Redwood Adventures Village, with each cabin featuring three bedrooms, 1.5 baths, a full kitchen, a living room, an attached garage and more. Additionally, the company has secured permission to conduct guided tours, hikes and excursions throughout Redwood Parks and Humboldt County, as well as hold special events/festival services within the parks system.

In the future, Redwood Parks Lodge Company plans to develop a luxury lodge, resort hotels/meeting centers, restaurants, stores and recreational facilities on its three properties adjacent to/surrounded by Redwood National and State Parks. For more information, please visit http://www.redwoodparkslodge.com/ or http://www.redwoodadventures.com/, or call 866-733-9637.

Murder Mystery at Candlelite Inn B&B Ludington, MI

New Year's Eve at Candlelite Inn Bed & Breakfast of Ludington, Michigan, brings both the excitement of the holiday, and the excitement of "Life Is A Cabernet", a brand new murder mystery.

This two night mystery event includes a welcome reception, wine and cheese party, and New Year's Eve dinner and desserts, besides your participation in the murder mystery.  Prizes and surprises abound. For further details call 1.877.997.0099 or visit www.candleliteinnludington.com.

Granbury, TX Holiday Treats

Make Granbury, Texas YOUR overnight destination for the Holidays, with spectacular lighting displays, antique shops on the historic town square, quaint restaurants, romantic carriage rides, and the promise of magical sights and sounds of The Season!

Let Baker St. Harbour Waterfront Bed & Breakfast be your host for a memorable stay in Granbury, just 30 miles southwest of Ft. Worth, Texas. 

November 23, 2007:  Annual Country Christmas Lighted Parade

December 1 & 2:  Annual Granbury Candlelight Tour of Homes

Other entertainment venues in Granbury  include:   

Granbury Live Theater -   Fantastic  Nostalgia Concerts on the Historic Granbury Square.   $2 per ticket savings for B&B guests.   Call 817-573-0303

Granbury Riverboat Cruises - $5 per ticket savings on ANY DINNER CRUISE for B&B guests.   Call 817-279-8687.

Historic Granbury Opera House - $5 per ticket savings for B&B guests.     Call 817-573-9191 

New Year's Eve is also a magical time in Granbury, with Granbury Riverboat and Granbury Live celebrations, and a Gospel Concert at the historic Granbury Opera House! Come to Granbury to bring in the NEW YEAR!   We can help you make memories for years to come!

Availability for the Holiday Season is limited at Baker St. Harbour Waterfront Bed & Breakfast so call 1-877-578-3684 now, or see our Specials and Packages at http://www.bakerstharbour.com/!  May the Peace of Christmas be with you ALWAYS!

Vacation Condos - South Carolina

Myrtle Beach South Carolina is the top family vacation spot on the east coast. People come here from all over the country to enjoy beautiful, pristine beaches, a variety of water sports, amusement parks, shows, great food and wonderful accommodations at prices families can afford.

Myrtle Beach is home to the first Hard Rock Theme Park opening its doors in May of 2008. In addition to rock 'n' roll memorabilia, the theme park will have exciting rides including the gigantic rockin' roller coaster, outdoor concerts and experiences for every age group to enjoy.

Myrtle Beach has many amusements to make a vacation exciting and fun. The Family Kingdom amusement park and water park with the highest Ferris wheel in South Carolina is a popular spot.

Shopping is another activity that visitors to Myrtle Beach enjoy. Broadway at the Beach is known for its unique specialty shops and Tanger Outlets is known for discount prices on designer fashions.

Outdoor activities abound along the Grand Strand. Water sports include jet skiing, scuba diving, and parasailing. Tours are available to explore waterways filled with wild life such as rare birds and alligators. There are several protected nature preserves in the area as well as two large state parks that offer camping and hiking.

Culturally Myrtle Beach is filled with museums and art galleries. Nationally acclaimed local artists exhibit their work at the many art festivals that Myrtle Beach has to offer and at the Burroughs and Chapin Art Museum.

Shows and dinner theaters are prevalent here providing a variety of music and dance. Le Grande Cirque at the Palace Theater with its breath taking aerial performances should not be missed.

One popular area resort, the Myrtle Beach Resort, is situated on 33-acres of ocean front property and offers guests a myriad of amenities including a new lazy river, six swimming pools, Jacuzzis, outdoor cooking facilities and 4 tennis courts. The resort is a gated property with 24-hr security and guests will enjoy the privacy that the resort affords them and their family during their vacation.

For great family vacations with a variety of attractions to satisfy every interest come and explore Myrtle Beach and make your next vacation one to remember.

Visalia Marriott - Visalia, CA

After an $8.5 million renovation, Visalia Marriott, nestled in , welcomes guests to the first full-service hotel in Visalia, California. Formerly The Presidian, this hotel offers a business center, fine dining at Zhuo restaurant, 195 elegant rooms and lavish amenities complemented by first-rate service. Guests of our Visalia, CA hotel stay in luxurious rooms featuring Marriott s Revive® bedding with more pillows, softer sheets and plush mattresses, ensuring a relaxing stay at this California central valley hotel. Our Tulare CA hotel provides access to almost 114,000 square feet of space at Visalia Convention Center, tempting restaurants, quaint boutiques and unique galleries. Experience Visalia s small town charm with a visit to the International Agriculture Center or historic downtown Visalia Fox Theater. Book your stay at Visalia Marriott to benefit from a locale with convenient access to Northern and Southern California as well as a vibrant downtown area for your California getaway.

Orick Residents and Visitors Celebrate National Trails Day

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Orick Residents and Visitors Celebrate National Trails Day

Inaugural National Trails Day at Redwood Adventures creates awareness of
the many outdoor recreational activities available in and around
the Redwood National and State Parks boarding Orick, California

ORICK, Calif. - June 4, 2007 - As part of a local celebration of National Trails Day, more than 100 tourists, vendors and event staffers enjoyed a day of guided biking, hiking and kayak tours, gear demonstrations, food and music at Redwood Adventures, a vacation resort boarding the Redwood National and State Parks.

"I spent the day with local scout troops on Lost Man's Creek trail and watching tourists from as far away as England get their first intimate taste of the redwood forest - I couldn't be more pleased," said John 'Johnny Redwood' Russavage, chairman and chief executive officer of Redwood Adventures. "Thank you to all the local businesses and the Orick Chamber of Commerce and we hope tourists, families and outdoor enthusiasts throughout the country will look forward to National Trails Day every year."

Sponsored by the Orick Chamber of Commerce and hosted at Redwood Adventures Events Center, the National Trails Day celebration is designed to inspire the public to discover the trails in and around the Redwood National and State Parks and learn about and celebrate the area while participating in numerous outdoor activities.

Exhibitions and demonstrations were presented by the Adventure's Edge, American Heart Association, American Red Cross, Biologists Rob Hewitt and Pablo Herrera, Fisheye Jewelry, Herbalife, Humboldt Handmade foods, Jewelry by Georgia, Kahish Cafe, Kayak Zak's, Enterprises, Orick Arts, Orick Chamber of Commerce, Orick Rodeo, Piersons Building Center and Nursery, Pro Sports Center, Ray Hillman, Redwood Adventures, Redwood Art by Alvin, Redwood Trails Horseback, Tim Duncan Woodcarvings and The Tumbleweeds.

Event sponsors include the American Hiking Society, American Heart Association, American Red Cross, Boy Scouts of America, Cub Scouts of America, Merrill Footwear, National and State Parks Service, Orick Chamber of Commerce, Pro Sports Center and REI.

"We are extremely pleased with the number of local businesses who supported the National Trails Day event," said Donna Hufford, secretary/treasurer president of the Orick Chamber of Commerce of the Orick Chamber of Commerce. "Along with the guided tours of the area, we also had more than 20 booths and demonstrations at the Redwood Adventures Center for visitors to enjoy."

The American Hiking Society's National Trails Day aims to join more than one million hikers, bikers, equestrians and others in celebration of America's trails. While the American Hiking Society helps to promote events nationally, the majority of events are planned and carried out at the local level by conservation and recreation organizations, trail clubs and land management agencies.

Redwood Adventures is located on Valley Green Camp Road at mile marker 124, approximately three miles north of Orick, California on Northern California's scenic Highway 101. For more information about Redwood Adventures, please visit  http://www.redwoodadventures.com/, or call (866) 733-9637.

For information about the American Hiking Association and National Trails Day, please visit http://www.americanhiking.org/.

About Redwood Adventures
Redwood Adventures is a business unit of Redwood Parks Lodge Company. Situated on a 40-acre parcel of land in northern Orick, California, Redwood Adventures borders the Redwood National & State Parks system. With the development of seven acres as Redwood Adventures Vacation Village and the remodeling of six existing structures into luxurious, 1,200-square foot vacation cabins featuring three bedrooms, 1.5 baths, full kitchen and an attached garage, Phase I of Redwood Adventures is nearly complete. Future plans call for the development of the Redwood Adventures Campground, Redwood Adventures Center and the Redwood National Parks Lodge, which will be the only commercial lodge adjacent to the Redwood National and State Park. For more information, please visit    http://www.redwoodadventures.com/.

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