RECESSION WITHIN REASON: HOW TO SAVE MONEY IN STYLE AT A FLORIDA BED AND BREAKFAST

Your New Year’s resolution to save money shouldn’t come at the expense of your travel plans. Many of the bed and breakfasts on www.iloveinns.com offer seasonal discounts, special packages and free amenities to make your stay more affordable while adding quality at the same time. Best of all, these Florida Bed and Breakfasts offer a Buy One Night Get the Second Night Free off found in Bed and Breakfasts and Country Inns, published by American Historic Inns, Inc.

Beach House Bed and Breakfast
When theme park tickets are just too high, nothing beats a day in the sunshine at one of Florida’s famous beaches. At a bed and breakfast, guests get all the perks of renting a beach house with the added amenities of a full-service inn.

St. Francis Inn

Ride a complimentary bicycle down the historic streets of Saint Augustine when you stay at the St. Francis Inn (www.stfrancisinn.com). The beach and other local attractions are a short ride away. Amenities include a full complimentary breakfast, fireplaces and pools. In addition, many of the rooms have kitchenettes for home-cooked meals. The Cottage suite is perfect for sharing the cost of a room with friends. Free admission to the St. Augustine Lighthouse and Museum is included in your stay. Rates range from $109-$229 per night.

Got a big group? Cottages at Center Court-Tropical Inn & Cottages (www.centercourtkw.com or www.vacationrentalskeywest.com ) in Key West sleep up to ten people. Some also have barbecue grills, hammocks, and a private pool perfect for parties. Complimentary weekend happy hours keep the party going seven days a week. Innkeepers keep guests stocked with beach towels and a bag for day trips to the ocean. Rates vary from $130-$265 per night.

Coombs House Inn

Step through the columned doors of the Coombs House Inn (www.coombshouseinn.com) in Appalachicola. Here a day at the beach is a no-brainer with beach chairs, umbrellas, bikes and even a tandem bicycle ready for use. The rooms are stocked with massage whirlpools, mini refrigerators and access to the veranda.

Guests are well fed with full breakfasts in the morning and wine, cheese and snacks on weekend nights. Rates start low at $89 and cap at $229 per night.

Plantation and Historic B&Bs Offer Luxury and the Second Night Free
A free night at a luxurious hotel is every bit as satisfying as finding a designer dress at an outlet mall and no one has to know what you paid for it.

For decadence on a budget, try the Centennial House (www.centennialhouse.com), where nineteenth century style meets twenty-first century luxury. Crystal chandeliers hang from vaulted ceilings with walls insulated for privacy. Sleep in down blankets and dry off with Egyptian cotton towels. Then take a walk through Saint Augustine’s historic district to the waterfront. Rates are moderate at $180-$265 per night.

Allison House Inn

The affordable Allison House Inn in Quincy is a not-so-guilty pleasure. Rest up on lavender-misted pillowcases for a day of treasure hunting at the local antique shops. This English-style bed and breakfast resides in historic “Coca-Cola Town” not far from Tallahassee. Give in to the temptation of fresh muffins and bread in the morning and homemade Biscotti and sherry all day. At $95-$140 per night, if you can’t spare the carbohydrates, you can at least spare the money.

Take a carriage ride outside the Magnolia Plantation Cottages and Gardens (www.magnoliabnb.com) in Gainesville, Florida. Each room in the French Second Empire Inn has a fireplace and clawfoot tub for luxury with a historical touch. Craftsman, Country and Colonial Cottages include hot tubs and fireplace, with kitchens stocked with cooking utensils for dining in. Take a walk through two acres of tropical gardens, Charleston-style courtyards, fountains, ponds and waterfalls. When rates of $115-$330 per night are valid seven days a week and year-round, guests of this bed and breakfast don’t have to wait for the off-season to get a good deal.

Hospitality with a personal touch is perhaps the greatest amenity a bed and breakfast has to offer. Innkeepers will gladly steer their guests away from costly tourist traps and send them to a favorite local restaurant or shop for priceless memories at a reasonable price.

Still undecided? Log onto www.iloveinns.com and browse through the 19,000 B&Bs and country inns that specialize in other events and locations that may interest you. Many of the properties listed above are also in the best-selling bed and breakfast guidebook Bed & Breakfasts and Country Inns with a Buy-One-Night-Get-One-Night-Free Certificate. ILoveInns also offers Bed and Breakfast Gift Certificates, a perfect solution to help celebrate any occasion.

Writer: Devon Glenn

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Saint Augustine Bed and Breakfast Inns
Saint Augustine, FL

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