BedandBreakfast. com Celebrates September for Seniors
Kids are back in school and summer vacations are over, perfect timing for senior travel
Denver, CO (PRWEB) August 11, 2004
For seniors, September is an ideal travel month. The kids are back in school, summer vacationers have returned to work, and temperatures have moderated. ItÂ’s a perfect time for seniors to pack their bags and hit the road. HereÂ’s some helpful advice to enhance your travel experience, and some great packages from www. BedandBreakfast. com http://www. bedandbreakfast. com/ (http://www. bedandbreakfast. com/):
Comfort-enhancing suggestions Many seniors are in great shape, but a 65-year-old body doesnÂ’t work like one of 25. Ask innkeepers about the following:
Lighting: The older we get the less light our retinas absorb. If you enjoy reading, ask for a room that has good lighting on both sides of the bed and in the bathroom. A bathroom nightlight is appreciated for the inevitable late night visit(s).
Comfortable seating: If back problems make reading in bed unpleasant, ask for a room with reading chairs and good lighting.
Tub and/or shower grab bars: If your knees and/or hips are long past their 50-year, 50,000 mile warranty, you need something (other than the towel bar) to grab when getting in and out of deep whirlpool tubs.
Stairs: Many B&Bs have a ground-floor guest room, so be inquire if stairs are difficult.
Phone & email access: Cell phones donÂ’t always work in rural areas, so ask for details if you need to be in touch with loved ones at home.
Great September Senior Specials: BedandBreakfast. com, the largest online B&B directory representing 27,000 B&Bs world-wide, has declared September Senior Specials Month, and www. BedandBreakfast. com http://www. bedandbreakfast. com/ (http://www. bedandbreakfast. com/) members have followed with wonderful packages to attract traveling seniors in September. All packages are for double occupancy and do not include tax, unless otherwise stated, and are listed alphabetically by state, then internationally.
· Ridgeway House B&B, Eureka Springs, AR: Within walking distance to the historic district, this B&B’s Senior Special includes two nights lodging, two Passion Play tickets, four one-day trolley tickets, daily full breakfast, and homemade evening desserts for $258.50, a savings of $25-45. Info: www. ridgewayhouse. com http://www. ridgewayhouse. com/ (http://www. ridgewayhouse. com/), 800-477-6618.
. Patchwork Quilt Country Inn, Middlebury, IN: The Amish Cultural Studies Package is perfect for Elderhostelers, and anyone else who enjoys educational travel. Included are a two-night stay, dinner in an Amish home, a basket of Amish gifts, an autographed book by an Amish woman, Amish/Mennonite museum tour, and a buffet dinner at the innÂ’s restaurant. The two-night package costs $369; three nights, $469. Info: www. patchworkquiltinn. com http://www. patchworkquiltinn. com/ (http://www. patchworkquiltinn. com/), 574-825-2417.
. Woods Hole Inn B&B Inn, Folsom, LA: Seniors enjoy September rates starting at $85 midweek, $100 weekends, a 25% savings, including a free wine tasting and concert tickets at nearby Ponchartrain Vineyards. Info: www. woodsholeinn. com http://www. woodsholeinn. com/ (http://www. woodsholeinn. com/), 985-796-9077.
· Lakeshore Inn, Rockland, ME: Minutes from downtown Rockland, this beautiful waterside inn is close to all Midcoast Maine’s attractions. During September, seniors can stay two or more nights for under $125 nightly, a 20-percent discount off the regular $155 rate. Info: www. lakeshorebb. com http://www. lakeshorebb. com/ (http://www. lakeshorebb. com/), 866-540-8800.
· Victorian Manor Inn, Staten Island, NY: Seniors age 55+ can visit NYC and save 20% throughout September. Rates start at $85 nightly, including continental breakfast; MAP rates also available. Info: www. vminnyc. com http://www. vminnyc. com/ (http://www. vminnyc. com/), 718-816-6801.
· Captain Montague’s B&B, Huron, OH: Discover wineries and nature preserves along Lake Erie, a major stopping point for migratory birds. Captain Montague’s “Wing Watch and Wine Trails” features self-guided tours to wineries and nature preserves. The special senior B&B rate of $110 nightly includes detailed itineraries and maps. Info: www. captainmontagues. com http://www. captainmontagues. com/ (http://www. captainmontagues. com/), 800-276-4756.
· Vogt Farms B&B, Marietta, PA: This Lancaster County B&B boasts affordable luxury. Seniors 55 and up can stay two nights, and get a gift certificate for dinner at a local restaurant plus a round of miniature golf. Stay three nights, and the third night is half-price. B&B rates, $95-$150. Info: http://www. vogtfarmbnb. com/ (http://www. vogtfarmbnb. com/), 800-854-0399.
· Huckleberry Inn, Sevierville TN: Just a mile from Dollywood and three miles from the Pigeon Forge outlets, Huckleberry Inn has the following September offer for seniors 55 and up: stay two nights or more midweek for just $55 nightly, including a heart-healthy breakfast, a 35% savings. Info: http://www. bedandbreakfast. com/ppf/inn/227665/Listing. aspx (http://www. bedandbreakfast. com/ppf/inn/227665/Listing. aspx), 800-704-3278.
· Inn at the Crossroads, Charlottesville, VA: The older you are the better your rate. The September Seniors Special discounts your room rate by $1 for each year beyond 50. Guests who are 60 get $10 off nightly, 70-year-olds get $20 off, octogenarians drop $30. It pays to be an older traveler! Rates start at $139. Info: www. crossroadsinn. com http://www. crossroadsinn. com/ (http://www. crossroadsinn. com/), 866-809-2136.
· A Williamsburg White House, Williamsburg, VA: Seniors will enjoy three nights in the Jefferson Bedchambers, a ground-floor room with a private deck. In addition to a full breakfast each morning, wine, ports and sherries, along with baked goods are offered every afternoon. Seniors receive $20 to defray gas costs and 20% off dinner at a favorite local restaurant. The September Senior Special costs $400 double, a $100 savings. Info: www. awilliamsburgwhitehouse. com http://www. awilliamsburgwhitehouse. com/ (http://www. awilliamsburgwhitehouse. com/), 866-229-8580.
· The Vermont Inn, Killington, VT: Throughout September, seniors enjoy a complimentary round of golf at the Killington Resort Golf Club for every two-night midweek stay. B&B rates start at $80 per night for a shared bath, up to $175 for a queen suite. Info: www. vermontinn. com http://www. vermontinn. com/ (http://www. vermontinn. com/), 800-541-7795.
· Bastide Saint Mathieu, Grasse, Provence, France: Twenty minutes from the international airport in Nice is this lovely five-star country inn. The temperate climate and accessibility to Cannes make this boutique inn a perfect choice. In September, seniors can spend four nights for the price of three, seven nights for the price of five. Rates range from 250 to 320 Euros. Info: www. bastidestmathieu. com http://www. bastidestmathieu. com/ (http://www. bastidestmathieu. com/), +33 (0) 4 97 01 10 00.
· High Hope Estate, St. Ann’s Bay, Jamaica, West Indies: Seniors 50 and up are treated to a 30% discount during September on five-night stays. Enjoy complimentary daily continental breakfast and high tea in the gazebo at this 40-acre botanical garden estate with spectacular ocean views from antique-filled rooms. Room rates are a reasonable $95-165 nightly. Info: www. highhopeestate. com http://www. highhopeestate. com/ (http://www. highhopeestate. com/), 876-972-2277.
For a host of other wonderful senior specials, visit www. BedandBreakfast. com http://www. bedandbreakfast. com/ (http://www. bedandbreakfast. com/), click on Advanced Search and then Special Packages and select Seniors are Special from the drop down box, or simply click here:
Http://www. bedandbreakfast. com/ppf/cts/S/Specials. aspx? cts=S (http://www. bedandbreakfast. com/ppf/cts/S/Specials. aspx? cts=S).
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