Before you bid a final adieu to Mardi Gras 2009, live it up one last time and have a guilt-free night of reckless abandonment (or if you prefer, a night of tame revelry) by staying at the best B&Bs that are at the center of it all…   And surprise – they’re not all in New Orleans!

To celebrate Mardi Gras in its truest form, get to the real source and make a trip to Mobile, Alabama where the first Mardi Gras celebration began in 1703. Living up to its past, Mobile doesn’t disappoint with a colorful spectacle of glitter and sequins, a hailstorm of beads, sticky moon pies and a parade fit for a king. Take it all in with a special “Fat Tuesday” discounted rate from Berney/Fly Bed and Breakfast. Located just a few blocks away from all the madness, the B&B is a perfect rest stop for you to dine on King cake, mint julep and admire the inn’s Mardi Gras tree decorated from top to bottom with eye-candy beads.

Not to be outdone, you can also find a bigger than life Mardi Gras celebration in Galveston, Texas, which has its own long running history of entertainment and over-the-top parties since its first inception in 1867. Known as the “party of a lifetime,” take the party with you and stay at The Villa Bed & Breakfast. Festive decorations strewn outside make for a warm welcome and taking “Fat Tuesday” to heart, this bed & breakfast will offer a special feast for your senses with a Mardi Gras brunch featuring mimosas, crème brulee French toast and a generous helping of sausage and eggs. Then join Linda, the innkeeper and head down to the parade where the fun begins. Cheer on the marching band and reach for those magic beads!

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