Looking to indulge your inner Julia Child? Maybe you just want to eat Julia Child-caliber food and not actually make it? Whether it’s sweet, creamy, or really fresh off the farm, here’s a package for every palate.

Time to Make the Chocolate. If you’re looking to roll up your sleeves and dig in, you have to sign up for Chocolatier for a Day, a special chocolate-making experience offered at the Stone Hill Inn in Stowe, Vermont, through Laughing Moon Chocolates. In 2.5-hours you’ll emerge a virtual sous-chef, skilled in tempering chocolate, hand-dipping sweets and creating yummy truffle centers using semi-sweet chocolate, heavy cream and butter. You’ll also hit the chocolate loot. “People walk out with shopping bags full of their creations” says innkeeper, Amy Jordan. “And, of course, a new skill.”

Who Moved My Sheep? Food enthusiasts seeking an even more rustic, hands-on, experience should consider becoming an Artisan Cheesemaker for a Day. Also at Stone Hill through the Bonnieview Sheep Dairy. The full day, down-home, experience gives guests the chance to meet the animals and make a batch of sheep’s cheese while learning about the aging process from a native Vermonter (whose land has been in the family since 1890). The best part? The wheel of cheese you helped to make will be shipped to you after its ripened so you can brag about all your hard work. But beware, there’s a lot of effort and patience involved. “It’s not a retail store,” laughs Amy. “You’ll be experiencing the real Vermont!”

If you’d rather your foods have a “Made in Vermont” label than actually make them in Vermont, then check out the water and wine canoe trip and other vacations for foodies the inn offers. Make sure they give you “Everyday Bites,” a list of local restaurants, farmer’s markets, breweries, mills, and stores with excellent cuisine and unusual culinary finds.

Taste Test. The Carriage House Bed and Breakfast in Jefferson, Texas, has whipped up a creative way to give guests a special dining experience on Sunday nights when not too many local restaurants are open—they turn their kitchen into one giant experiment. For a small fee, if the guests can’t go to a restaurant, the restaurant comes to them, well, sort of. “Sunday nights we prepare food and test it out with the guests. These are brand new recipes or recipes we’ve been preparing but we’ve changed something,” explains innkeeper, Stephanie Lester. At the Sunday Night Test Kitchens guests are then supposed to give raw feedback on whether they like their two-or-three-course meals; they’re encouraged to be as specific as possible with suggestions. It’s the guest input that helps set the menus for the inn. At many gatherings a townsperson will be invited to come and mingle and add some local flavor; recently a steamboat captain came to dinner. Among the favorite recipes to make it past the group is a hand-me-down from Stephanie’s husband’s grandmother. Tom Lester remembers his grandmother’s cooking with a dash of nostalgia. Mama Ronchi, as she was called, came to the U.S. in the 1920s via Ellis Island from Italy and was rumored to be a seamstress for the mob who used to make a killer scrambled egg breakfast. One day the Lester’s found her recipe on an index card and tested it on a Sunday crowd. Today Mama Ronchi’s Mafia Scramble is a hit.

Something’s Fishy. Oh, the pros make it look so easy. Chop, chop, and done. There’s a lot more to making sushi than you might think but don’t worry, the culinary school at the Lavender Inn in Ojai, California has you covered.  Mid-September Chef David Cagnacci will show you how to select the right fish, use the right prepping and sanitation techniques and create your very own sushi meal, complete with rice preparation and knife skills. When you’re done, you’ll not only have a sushi feast but new skills and several ideas on how to give it a restaurant-style look. “They learn, they eat, and they have fun while they’re doing it,” says innkeeper, Beth Keenen. Other classes at the inn Made in Ohio, where the olives, lemons, avocados, and other ingredients used are made in Ohio; salsas and marinades, and many others.

Visit BnBFinder’s bed & breakfast specials pages to find something different by interest, state, or country and then go and wake up someplace special.

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Remember Anne (with an “e”) Shirley? L.M. Montgomery’s famously spirited red-haired orphan, Anne of Green Gables, continues to draw enormous crowds to her beloved Prince Edward Island. Longtime fans will be happy to know, they’re just in time to catch the final weeks of the Charlottetown Festival. And even happier to know Anne of Green Gables - The Musical is running special promotions that your innkeeper can tell you about!  So, no need to feel in “the depths of despair,” over the August 28th end-date. There are various, breathtaking inns, with plenty of room for you too to hang your straw hat.

The Fairholm Inn, a 5-star, national historic site, that underwent a careful restoration from its original 1838 splendor now boasts spacious rooms with detailed architecture, beautifully inlaid hardwood floors, stained glass, and a sun room. It also has a special Anne of Green Gables package, which includes a two night stay, full breakfast, two tickets to see Anne of Green Gables, the Musical at the Confederation Centre, two passes to the Anne of Green Gables Historic Site in Cavendish, a complimentary bottle of wine, and a $65 voucher to a local restaurant; packages start at $570, plus tax, for double-occupancy.

Elmwood Heritage Inn boasts that they were the first 5-Star bed and breakfast to welcome guests onto Prince Edward Island. The warm and welcoming inn is nestled on a secluded acre and offers a spectacular breakfast, usually served by candlelight in its main reception hall in the 24-foot dining room. Originally built in 1889, the home was in direct route from Cavendish, where author L.M. Montgomery grew up, to Charlottetown back around the time she penned Anne. “In its day, the house was very prominent because the premier of the province lived here and it fits the description of the house Montgomery refers to as Beechwood,” explains innkeeper, Carol Macdonald. “The house certainly fits the description of where Anne’s (bosom) friend, Diana Barry’s rich aunt, Josephine, lived. But there is no documentation,” she reminds. Still, the idea of it all fascinates guests, especially those in town for literary workshops at the L.M. Montgomery Institute. “They usually know more about it than we do!”

Garden View B&B is a cozy, three-bedroom inn with impressive award-winning country-style gardens and century-old linden and chestnut trees. A hearty breakfast is served daily in a dining room overlooking a perennial garden or on a spacious outdoor deck. This inn, like the others, is about a 20-minute walk to the Confederation Centre of the Arts, where the Anne of Green Gables – The Musical is playing. It is also close to restaurants, boutiques, and Victoria Park — a boardwalk by the sea.

Charlottetown is just a 30-minute drive from Cavendish, where the Anne of Green Gables Historic Site is situated, along with the Haunted Woods, Balsam Hollow trails, and the Lake of Shining Waters. Remember, if you miss the yearly festival, Prince Edward Island, still has plenty of Anne and Montgomery sights to see and a plethora of charming little inns waiting with open doors.

For more information and other bed and breakfasts or inns in Charlottetown, Cavendish, or Prince Edward Island visit BnBFinder.com.

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We’ve biked and we’ve hiked. We’ve walked and we’ve shopped (until we dropped and drooped!), and we’ve sat tank-topped and flip-flopped in sunny outdoor cafés for as long as we could possibly stand it. But let’s face it, the heat (read: blistering, burning, boiling, sweltering, scorching, soggy and oppressive) has gotten the best of many of us in many parts of the country this summer! “I need air conditioning!” is likely one thing you’ve trumpeted more than just a few sweaty palm-full of times lately; along with “I need water!” So let’s go get both- and fast!

The magnificent Inn at Harbor Hill Marina located in beautiful Niantic, near Mystic Connecticut, is nestled on a hilltop in Niantic’s marina district overlooking the marina docks and offers beautiful air-conditioned (yes!) waterfront accommodations. They proudly offer genuine hospitality, superior service, and true comfort, all in a beautiful setting ~ on the water! For adventure seekers or beach lovers, the inn offers complimentary use of kayaks and beach passes. For extra pampering (and air-conditioning!) ask about their “It’s All About You!” Spa Package, which includes a scrumptious breakfast and a one hour couples massage.

Or head to Vernon NJ, and enjoy the comfortable accommodations of the Alpine Haus Bed and Breakfast located directly next door to Mountain Creek Waterpark which offers over 2 dozen rides, slides and pools, on over 39 acres. Ask the innkeepers about their Waterpark Special Package through Labor Day weekend. Then, after a day of cooling fun, the patio on the ground level or covered porch on the second floor are perfect places to relax, read a book, or sip a glass of wine while watching the sun set.

August has just begun friends, and no matter where you might be there is still more fun in the sun and water to be had! Get some ideas for your August getaway by checking out the Sizzling Summer Specials and Spa packages on BnBFinder.com.

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If the fabulous leopard-trim Topsiders you splurged on this summer have not yet made it off dry land, consider treating yourself and your significant other to a “floating” bed and breakfast getaway in true Owl and the Pussycat style. A boat and breakfast getaway lets you be captain of your fate and also a pampered guest on board a lovely schooner piloted by your amiable captain, who doubles as your innkeeper.

A floating B&B affords guests the unique experience of spending a night on the water without having to buy a boat - or even steer one.  After a relaxing evening cruise, your captain drops anchor and there’s a good chance the gentle currents will lull you to the Land of Nod. Some innkeepers offer Bring Your Own Sleeping Bag options, inviting you to hunker down on the deck and sleep under the stars.  Mornings are beauteous and bountiful on the water: steaming coffee and homemade breakfasts are servedon deck as you feast your eyes on the gorgeous sunrise and breathe in the fresh sea air. Hopefully your Topsiders will get just wet enough to convince your friends you spent enough time at sea this summer to justify buying the Topsiders!

Castaway for an adventure on the Schooner Manitou, a circa 1800s windjammer that docks in Traverse City, Michigan, and you have the unique opportunity of either spending the night tucked into a comfy bunk in a cozy cabin for two, or sleep on deck, under the stars. Make this mini-cruise the highlight of your summer. Whether you choose to keep things romantic and intimate, or open up the experience to include up to 23 of your friends, the bed and breakfast takes on new meaning when it is on the water. The evening commences with a two-hour sail on Lake Michigan, after which the  skipper docks for the night. Use  the rest of the night to read, smooch, or stare at the stars. In the morning, a spectacular sunrise over Old Mission Peninsula greets you while your skipper prepares a hungry sailor breakfast on the schooner’s wood burning stove. Dine topside for a postcard view of Michigan’s scenic shoreline and savor your mug of freshly-brewed coffee. Packages start at $209 per couple and include a two-hour evening sail, your bunk for the night, and a homemade breakfast. Please note that the ship does not sail all night, it returns dockside. Reservations for the Bed and Breakfast Package are required as availability is limited.

Follow the cobblestone streets down to the harbor in quaint Fells Point, Maryland and a night on the water beckons to you. The Pintita Boat and Breakfast is a 45 foot sailing ketch that operates out of lively Baltimore Harbor. With room to accommodate up to four people in its two handsome, wood-paneled staterooms, the Pintita B&B offers a nautical adventure with all the comforts of a traditional inn stay, but in an unconventional and memorable environment. Included in the package is a two-hour sail on Chesapeake Bay with the sparkling Baltimore skyline glittering in the distance, non-alcoholic beverages, and a delicious seafaring breakfast, such as the skipper’s yummy blueberry pancakes. This package costs $300 per night for up to two guests, and $400 per night for a maximum of four guests. Check in is at 6 PM, and reservations are required. The Boat and Breakfast operates until mid-November. Guests are welcome to bring their own alcoholic beverages on board with them.

Grab your Topsiders, your honey, and some five pound notes, and embark on a floating B&B adventure - or stay on terra firma - by choosing from among the many Great Outdoors Packages on BnBFinder.com

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While the French are given credit for inventing the word “picnic”- thought to have stemmed from the verb piquer, meaning to pick at food - the English loved dining en plein air also.  Food historians assert that picnics in England began with the medieval hunting feasts of the 14th century, which were hosted by wealthy landowners and required the work of many servants. It was in the Victorian Era, however, that picnicking really hit its stride becoming so fashionable that renowned authors Charles Dickens and Jane Austen often incorporated movable feasts into their plots so that characters could meet and mingle, exchange pleasantries or barbs, and get the plot moving (or sparks flying!). Painters, too, have always been enamored with dining in gardens, mountains, parks, and by the sea. Monet, Renoir, and Cezanne were so inspired by the concept of picnics, that they put paint to canvas creating gorgeous paintings with scenes of people from all walks of life whose picnics go on in perpetuity from the walls of the Louvre, the Tate Gallery and other world-class museums.

Let the same magnificent Big Sur coastline that inspired photographers Ansel Adams and Edward Weston inspire you as you relax and enjoy the gorgeous vistas of the Pacific Ocean from pristine Carmel Beach. The Country Garden Inns in Carmel Valley, California invite you to treat yourself to their Picnic on the Pacific special, which provides all the delicious fare you need to stay put while watching the waves and the gulls. A choice of artisanal sandwiches, prepared by a local favorite market, and beverage, fruit, and dessert are included in the package. A night at the lovely French-style inn means also having WiFi access, use of the outdoor pool, cable TV and a complimentary wine and cheese hour at no extra charge. The inn also offers their evergreen two-night Dinner’s on Us! Wine Escape, which includes multiple wine tastings, and dinner vouchers for two on both nights.  Call ahead for availability and mention BnBFinder.com when making your reservations.

Imagine spending the night in a tasteful and elegant circa 1918 grand home, then waking up to a delicious breakfast, catching up on a book in the solarium, and heading off to an artful and art-filled picnic. You can do all this at the Maple Leaf Inn in Waterloo, Indiana when you select the Picnic with the Sculptures Package, which includes a hearty lunch and a map to help you locate the 20 life-size bronze sculptures of J. Seward Johnson exhibited in nearby Auburn. Don’t forget your camera - you’ll want to take pictures of this extraordinary outdoor art. The one-night package includes dinner, breakfast, and picnic lunch. Add one extra night to your stay for $70. This package is offered until September 15, 2010.

Paint your own picture perfect afternoon this summer by treating yourself to an outdoor getaway at a bed and breakfast that offers delicious picnic packages by browsing the Great Outdoors Packages on BnBFinder.com

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The only thing better than a taking a quick getaway is taking one that lasts a night or two longer, but doesn’t cost you anymore.  Some innkeepers are tempting their guests to do just that by offering discounts or adding on a complimentary night. What will you do with that extra night? How about rewarding yourself for being so smart and thrifty? A massage or pedicure - or both - at the inn’s spa is always a hedonistic treat. So is a four-course dinner prepared by the talented chef at the inn’s restaurant.  Other ideas to consider are exploring the historic downtown that many B&Bs are located in, or steeping yourself in the local history and fascinating legends that have endured in these unique places.  Stalk the resident ghost, relax in the gardens, mingle with other guests, or go off on your own and explore the quaint shops.  Challenge yourself to a game of pool in the inn’s game room or swing in the hammock - you choose how to spend your free time.

If you mosey down to historic Jackson, Mississippi and immerse yourself in the southern-style hospitality of the Fairview Inn for two nights, a third night will be  added on - compliments of the inn!  Celebrate your good timing by ordering something cool to drink at Sophia’s, the inn’s elegant restaurant, and savor a multi-course prix fixe dinner prepared by the talented chef. Treat yourself to a Swedish massage or pedicure at the spa on the premises, and then lounge on the patio or the garden gazebo. Located in the historic Belhaven District, the inn is surrounded by grand homes and leafy streets that make for good strolling, and most notable is the home/museum of the late writer, Eudora Welty. The use of the 24-hour guest kitchen and complimentary coffee, tea, and snacks are all included in this extended stay package. Nights are as magical as the days: the inn has an honor bar where guests can help themselves to a nightcap, and a game room outfitted with a pool table and board games to keep you occupied. What’s even grander is that this complimentary night offer is available any day of the week so you can make a three-day weekend out of it.  Be sure to mention the Stay Two, Get Three special when making your reservations either online or by phone.

Bow wow down before the dog days of summer by treating yourself to the extended stay special offered by the Addison on Amelia Island, in northeastern Florida. Inspired by the innkeeper’s pooches, Maggie Doone and One-Eyed Louie, the Dog Days of Summer Fourth Night special lets you stay for four nights at this luxurious and welcoming retreat, and the last night is on the house!  Located in the historic district of Fernandina Beach, and just a short stroll to great restaurants, eclectic art galleries and shops, the inn is just a quick bike ride to the beach. Originally built in 1874 for a wealthy merchant, this architecturally-stunning property has been renovated to airy and elegant tropical perfection while still retaining the details and style that make it a distinguished home away from home. Included in the package are scrumptious breakfasts each morning (including the eponymous Addison’s Breakfast in a Boat), complimentary happy hours in the tree-shaded courtyard, snacks, in-room wireless internet, and all the props needed for a lazy day at the beach: towels, chairs, umbrellas, and the bikes to get you there. This offer is available until September 30, 2010 and cannot be combined with other offers.  Ask for the Dog Days of Summer package when making your reservation.

Find an Extended Stay Special by browsing the Specials page, or use our Advanced Search Tool at BnBFinder.com

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Family reunions are no longer limited to Thanksgiving or Christmas, or to being a one-day potato salad and hot dog affair. They can be customized to embrace every family’s lifestyle and hobbies, and for that reason, bed and breakfasts and innkeepers can be a reunion-planner’s best friend. Many B&Bs offer their entire premises as the venue for staging your event, and also offer a variety of packages  and activities to fit your family’s budget and preferences. Some innkeepers even create fun themes around which activities may be planned, and also arrange itineraries that include trips to theme parks, museums, beaches, or other local attractions. Common areas, such as gardens, and porches provide comfortable gathering spots for family members to reconnect and reminisce.  Add to that bountiful breakfasts served to you and your kin every morning, and the joy of having no dishes to wash, and you’ve got the ideal setting for an easy and enjoyable family reunion.

Keep in mind that like families, no two inns are alike, so finding the perfect match between the B&B and the location is key to the success of the event. Whatever your preference, bed and breakfasts are the ideal place for connecting the great grandparents to the newborns in the family. No need to wait until Christmas to see your loved ones. Instead, why not get together at a family-friendly inn this summer?

My Kin-Dom for a Horse (or Waterslide) - Kids and adults will break out into a full canter when they discover how much there is to do on the legendary Dancer Farm Bed and Breakfast Inn in New Egypt, New Jersey. The 250-acre working farm accommodates up to 25 people, boasts vineyards, gardens, nature trails, and wildflower meadows, all perfect to cavort upon and have picnics. The restored 19th century farmhouse sports spacious guestrooms appointed with luxurious private baths, French massage tubs, fireplaces, private balconies with magnificent views of the farm. The days seem to fly by too fast as you mount a stead for a riding a lesson, take a guided trail ride, or hop on a bike and explore the paths that loop through the farm and adjoining properties. For rides of another kind, take a short family trek to Six Flags Great Adventure and Wild Safari, just 30 minutes away. Then head over to Six Flags Hurricane Harbor, only eight miles from the farm, and cool off family-style on the 18 water slides or million-gallon wave pool.  Adults can go to the fabled Freehold Raceway and place their bets on exciting harness races, or play golf at three nearby courses.  All the relatives will be enthralled by the beautiful and strange fish on exhibit at two aquariums just a half hour away, and the U-Picks that dot the area.  The kids faces  will light up as they experience a bit of farm life by harvesting their own seasonal fruits to take back to the inn with them. Delicious farm-style breakfasts greet you each morning in the graciously decorated inn dining room, and complimentary Internet service will keep you as connected with relatives who couldn’t make it to this year’s reunion!

Spiritual Reunion - Rope in the extended family and head to Taos,  New Mexico for a reunion set amidst echoes of the past, the beauty and spirituality of the southwest, and the wealth of arts and culture this region is famous for. Stay at the San Geronimo Lodge for an even more enchanting experience, one that melds historic charm with the comfort and convenience of modern day lodging.  American culture and music looms large here:  parts of Easy Rider were filmed here, the Mamas and the Papas used to jam on the piano in the living room, and so did Bo Diddley.  All guestrooms have handmade southwestern-style furniture and feature original art and fine oil paintings.  Amenities include a swimming pool, hot tub, spacious guest rooms, and high-speed Internet access.  Breakfasts offer a taste of southwestern-style cooking with specialties such as green chili strata, blue-corn blueberry pancakes, pepper bacon, breakfast burritos with homemade salsa, and morning glory muffins.   A cornucopia of activities will keep your family entertained in Taos - llama trekking, ballooning, and white-water rafting are among the highlights, and of course, skiing in winter. Taos has an amazing concentration of culture, with over 40 fine art galleries and many excellent museums, and one $40 pass will get you into all of them. Not to be missed is the Kit Carson Home and Museum, and the Taos Art Museum, which in itself is a masterpiece created by a local Russian wood carver/artist whose works are displayed inside.  One of the most popular attractions, though, is the Taos Pueblo, an ancient village continuously inhabited by Native Americans for a thousand years.  It’s only three miles from the lodge, and daily tours are available for a small entry fee.

Gather your clan together, reunite and reminisce at one of the hundreds of bed and breakfast and inns that put out their welcome mats for family reunions by searching the Family Vacation Specials or by using the Bed & Breakfast Advanced search at BnBFinder.com.

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The Fourth of July is a holiday that rewards us with a three-day weekend, lively parades, firework displays, and the freedom of choice. How will you choose to spend your precious 72 hours? To some, there is nothing more enjoyable than staying home, firing up the Weber, and working on the house or the garden. Others are drawn to the mall for the infamous July Fourth sales. Many of us, though, when granted a three-day weekend, will get in the car - or hop on a plane - and head out of town to a bed and breakfast. For those who are still undecided, there’s still time to make your escape! Here are two B&B getaway suggestions that promise guests an unparalleled weekend of fireworks, music, delicious breakfasts and snacks, and time to relax.

Stay in School - In the picturesque mountain town of Park City, Utah, Independence Day is a three-day long celebration chock full of free public events. Residents and guests alike enjoy the Summer Bash at Town Lift Plaza on Friday, July 2nd, and the performance by the Utah Symphony on Saturday, July 3rd. A full day of festivities unfurls on July 4th including a 5K Fun Run, rugby games, live music, and a BBQ at City Park. The legendary parade with 70 floats begins at 11 AM, and the fireworks light up the sky beginning at dusk.  Travelers who cannot decide which of the many activities scheduled by the city they should put on their to-do list, should consult the innkeeper at the Washington School Inn. Conveniently located near all of the weekend holiday activities, the Inn strives to give its guests an education in the art of having fun during their stay at this historic former schoolhouse. Once a little three-room limestone building, it graduated in 1984 to become a 15-room inn featuring such amenities as feather beds, fine linens, and elegant turn-of-the-century furnishings. A concierge has replaced the schoolmaster, and the hot tub and sauna are more fun than physical education ever was. In home economics, the chef here earns an A+ for the Belgian waffle and fresh fruit breakfasts, fresh spinach quiches, and banana-pecan bread made on the premises. When the fireworks end, return to the inn and enjoy the soaring 20-foot ceilings of the living room with a glass of wine, or stop by the spa and take a dip in the hot tub.

Tell it on the Mountain - How do three days of music, nature, fireworks and world-class food sound for this long holiday weekend? At the Mast Farm Inn in Valle Crucis, North Carolina, food is taken very seriously. The patriotic mother-daughter chef team here is cooking up an all-American four-course dinner on July 4th that features a red, white and blue salad and a big, juicy blue cheese burger. To make the weekend even more memorable, guests will be directed towards Synergy on the Mountain - a music marathon and firework display in Banner Elk that will run Friday through Sunday. Five bands will be performing, and the outdoor seating will give you a nice dose of fresh mountain air. Mast Farm is a historic 1880s farmhouse that offers a rustically elegant experience and also holds renowned cooking classes several times throughout year. Guests reap the benefits of staying on a farm every morning at breakfast, which is always creative, tasty, and prepared from the organic produce grown on the Mast Farm or by local producers.

Find the Sizzling Summer Special or a Last Minute Spontaneous Special that will transform your 72 hour weekend into a memorable and action-packed one by browsing the great specials on BnBFinder.com

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Warm weather brings out the romantic in all of us.  Married couples can show their love again by planning a vow renewal ceremony at one of the many inns and B&Bs that specialize in hosting these joyous affairs. There are lovely parlors and gardens, flowing staircases, gorgeous gazebos, magnificent mountains and other stunning scenery that serve as wonderful backdrops for both memories and pictures. Also called remarriages and “do-over” weddings, there are as many reasons to renew your vows as there are places to choose from for saying your “I still do’s.”  Maybe a lack of funds for your first wedding was a reason for eloping, or your significant other hails from somewhere far away, and perhaps one side of the family couldn’t make it to the out-of-town affair.  So having a second ceremony at an inn with a minister or officiant presiding is an inclusive and affordable solution. Of course, vow renewals are still popular with happily married couples celebrating big digit anniversaries from 5 to 75 years and upwards.

Many inns and B&BS can arrange your ceremony, hire an officiant, and cater your reception on the premises. Vow renewal packages abound and there is a wide choice of amenities and services that innkeepers offer.  And, if you happen to be taking a getaway at a bed and breakfast, and the romantic atmosphere and warm summer nights make you fall in love all over again, you just might be lucky enough to have an innkeeper who is qualified to help you say “we do.”

The innkeeper of the White Oak Inn in Danville, Ohio, has seen an uptick in vow renewals this year. Located in the Amish area, the inn has a picturesque gazebo nestled in the pine groves that is ideal for vow renewals. The two-night intimate Vow Renewal Package includes the ceremony and officiant’s fee. A romantic dinner basket for two is delivered to your cozy cottage and wedding cake for two is provided after the service. A dozen roses will grace your cottage room, silk petals will be scattered across the bed, and Belgian truffles and candles close by.

Want to show him or her you’d do it all over again? Do it in grand style in the Green Mountains at the Governor’s House in Hyde Park, Vermont. The innkeeper here is a pro at making arrangements for vow renewals and if your friends come along, they get 10% off the regular room rates. The special re-do I-do package features two nights in a deluxe room with a fireplace, full breakfast each morning (in bed if you like), and the justice of the peace. Also included is a private candle-lit dinner for two, champagne, flowers, and a certificate of your vow

Don’t be shy about asking your favorite B&B innkeeper to help you plan a special ceremony personalized and meaningful to you or browse through Vow Renewal Packages on BnBFinder.com

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Inside every grown man is a little boy who never outgrows his fascination with moving parts: trains, tractors, motors, propellers, gears and switches–the way things work never ceases to capture the imagination of male transportation aficionados. It begins with the first toy train set and continues through the first bike, car, and twin engine jet and so on. The attraction to mobility and speed, obsession with things that turn and spin, take off or go, is decidedly a guy thing.  Does this sound like your dad?

If it does, why not indulge the kid in him with a Father’s Day getaway package that entertains the child and invigorates the grown-up with a transportation-centric bed and breakfast stay.

The Wheel Deal - Vintage John Deeres will be the attraction at the National Antique Tractor Show at the fairgrounds in Bucyrus, Ohio, June 18-19. Even if dad never manned a back hoe, this is some event. His special day is the centerpiece of this weekend at the HideAway Country Inn, however. The innkeepers have crafted a Father’s Day Dinner, Kentucky Bourbon and Cigar Tasting Package that includes a barbecue banquet of steaks and chicken, sides and salad are served on the patio at this mansion that sprawls across six acres of gardens. After dinner, the gentlemen (ladies are welcome, too) are treated to a tasting of the finest Kentucky Bourbons on the market. Local cigar purveyor, Suzy Soprano, stops by with a wide variety of smokes from her nationally renowned Smoke Shop in Mansfield, so dads can sample and buy. This other wheel deal happening is the parade of Daytona Prototypes and GT cars of the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series.

No Hobos Here - Treat Dad to a nostalgic ride through the White Mountains of New Hampshire on the beautifully restored Conway Scenic Railway. Built in 1898 for use on the Pennsylvania Limited, the “Gertrude Emma” train has been restored to its original splendor with individual wicker chairs, large double-wide windows, rich mahogany woodwork, its own snack bar, and open observation platform. Two tickets to ride on this historic railway are included in the Father’s Day Package created by the Buttonwood Inn on Mount Surprise, New Hampshire. The inn is surrounded by forests and award-winning perennial gardens, and has a heated swimming pool and hot tub. Also included is dinner for two at a fine, local restaurant, gourmet breakfast each morning, and afternoon tea service and the innkeepers tasty home-baked treats.

Get Dad’s engine revving by giving him a fast track to the  Father’s Day specials on BnBFinder.com.

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