Consider a Bed and Breakfast Getaway for a Memorable Honeymoon or Anniversary

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(ARA) - How about spending your honeymoon at a stately Louisiana plantation house, or celebrating an anniversary at a Victorian mansion nestled in a New Hampshire mountain village? Bed and breakfast inns can be found in almost any location you can think of and provide all kinds of romantic options for couples who want to plan a memorable trip.

Combining luxury on an intimate scale with personalized service, bed and breakfasts are ideal for a special celebration. Innkeepers are well-practiced at providing pampering service while at the same time respecting guests' privacy. And there are so many possibilities in vacation spots all over the country.

But how do you find all those great places? That's where Bed & Breakfast Inns ONLINE comes in. It's an easy-to-use online directory of more than 4,500 bed and breakfasts and small inns in North America.

"All over the nation, bed and breakfast innkeepers are making plans for honeymooners and couples in search of a memorable anniversary getaway," says Randy Fought, CEO of Bed & Breakfast Inns ONLINE. "They're offering extras like flowers, chocolates, champagne, whirlpool tubs, candlelit dinners and carriage rides."

The Web site dedicates a section to hundreds of honeymoon and anniversary packages, as well as more than 500 romantic getaways. Here are some highlights of the romantic packages available at bed and breakfasts around the country right now:

Brookhirst Farm Bed & Breakfast, Snowville, N. H. This 200-year-old, antique-filled farmhouse boasts a view of the entire Presidential Mountain Range, is surrounded by 50 acres of woods and has its own trout-stocked pond. You can hold the wedding here too in a scenic, open field near the pond. Innkeeper Victoria Murphy is a Justice of the Peace and a wedding planner and can arrange for catering, flowers and music.

Haborlight Guesthouse Bed & Breakfast, Cape Carteret, N.C. Located on a peninsula on the central North Carolina coast, and surrounded on three sides by water, this secluded inn is perfect for a romantic celebration. With a stay of two or more nights, anniversary and honeymoon couples are greeted with complimentary champagne and chocolate truffles. Innkeepers will even pack a picnic for a private day trip to one of the nearby islands to explore the pristine beaches and hiking trails. All suites feature two-person jacuzzis, and/or fireplaces. From their rooms, guests have views of Bogue Sound, the Intracoastal Waterway and the occasional porpoise or river otter.

Conifer House Bed & Breakfast Inn, Flagstaff, Ariz. You'll be welcomed with champagne, and strawberries drenched in chocolate at this quiet, Craftsman-style retreat on the edge of a forest. Visitors can relax by the fire or in the spacious whirlpool tub in each room, or explore hiking and mountain biking trails, and the upscale stores and antique shops of Flagstaff. The Lowell Observatory is nearby and the Grand Canyon is just 80 miles to the north.

The Christmas House Bed and Breakfast Inn, Ouray, Colo. This restored Victorian mansion looks out over the San Juan Mountains. The honeymoon/anniversary package includes a jeep tour for two, or one full day lift ticket for two, dinner for two, and two 1/2 price hot springs pool passes.

Pearson's Pond Luxury Inn and Adventure Spa, Juneau, Alaska. This mountainside inn, perched on the edge of a pond, has been called one of the "most romantic hotel destinations in the world." The innkeepers can arrange an out-of-the ordinary wedding using one of their spectacular locations: a gazebo with views of the glacier and garden, or a flower-filled floating dock with the mountains as a backdrop. In summer, visitors can walk or dog sled on the glacier, ride the tram, paddle a kayak or explore hiking and biking trails. In winter, ice skate out the front door, cross-country or downhill ski and perhaps catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights.

Unlike many sites, Bed & Breakfast Inns ONLINE includes detailed descriptions of properties, including photographs, and organizes them according to location to make trip planning easier. Also included are more than 3,000 special packages divided into categories such as "family," "biking," "Mother's Day," "last-minute specials," and of course "romantic getaways."

Whether you're a busy bride looking for ideas, or a couple trying to find a memorable way to spend your anniversary, there are plenty of bed and breakfast inns to fit your needs. For more information, visit www.bbonline.com.

Courtesy of ARA Content