Do-Gooder - The holidays are just around the corner and many bed and breakfasts are making sure it’s a joyous season for all.  You can help out just by checking into the Steamboat House Bed & Breakfast in Galena, Illinois.  The inn is offering a “Feel Good/Do Good” special and showing their support to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.  The inn will donate $10 per night for all reservations made throughout December 10.  Guests must mention code SJ at time of reservation.  You’ll not only help out a worthy cause, you’ll also be treating yourself to a fun and restful stay.  The inn serves complimentary wine in the evenings and has plenty of indoor activities with a library stacked with DVDs, books and games. 

The holidays are also about spreading good cheer.  Know anyone that lost their job and in need of a well-deserved getaway?  Encourage them to enter the “Hotel for the Holidays” giveaway from The Blue Bay Inn in Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey.  The inn is offering a free weekend getaway for anyone recently unemployed (180 days or less).  The winner and a guest will enjoy a complimentary 2 night stay/3 day stay (January 2-4, 2010).  The winner and guest can forget all their troubles with a fun sit-down dinner on Saturday, followed by a cocktail party on Sunday.  To enter, click here.  All submissions must be received by December 15, 2009.

Find more B&Bs that give back at a Illinois Bed and Breakfast or at a New Jersey Bed and Breakfast.  You can also use the Advanced Search Box to find more inns near you. 

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Gobble Up - Planning the perfect Thanksgiving dinner takes a lot of time and effort!  Thank goodness there are bed and breakfasts than offer Thanksgiving specials so you don’t have to worry about a thing besides showing up.  Sit down to a traditional Thanksgiving meal at Holly Court Inn in Washington, Georgia.  The inn offers a full four course gourmet meal starting with oven roasted shrimp, apple and walnut salad, black pepper-pomegranate molasses glazed turkey with familiar favorite side dishes like mashed potatoes with mascarpone cheese and cranberry fruit conserve.  Make room for dessert which includes pumpkin pie and chocolate bourbon pecan pie.  Lounge about in the library after dinner or sip an after dinner drink in the parlor.  The inn has a wide selection of movies and reading materials and a 24 hour complementary snack and drink bar, in case you get the munchies again.  Wake up to a post Thanksgiving champagne brunch which features a full country breakfast and mimosas. 

Looking to spend family time this Thanksgiving without any interruptions?  Make it a family affair and spend Thanksgiving at Sorensen’s Resort in Hope Valley, California.  The inn has no TV, telephones or distractions so you can actually spend quality time with your family.  Spend the day hiking or biking along one of the many nearby trails before sitting down for a traditional Thanksgiving dinner.  The inn will serve delicious appetizers, turkey, stuffed mashed potato, wine and of course, pumpkin pie. 

Stuff yourself this Thanksgiving and find more specials at a Georgia Bed and Breakfast or at a California Bed and Breakfast.  You can also find more Thanksgiving ideas under Holiday Bed & Breakfast Specials. 

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Honor Code - Did you know that a shoe store owner helped turn Veteran’s Day into what it is today?  In the early 1950′s, Al King started a campaign to change Armistice Day, (a day of remembrance to honor those who served in World War I) into a holiday for all war veterans.  Eventually, Congress signed a bill for the amended holiday in 1954 and officially changed Armistice Day to Veteran’s Day.  Active military and veterans can enjoy a B&B break anytime of the year at House of 1833 Bed and Breakfast Resort in Mystic, Connecticut.  As a thank you to all service personnel, the 10% discount also applies to law enforcement officers and firefighters.  Ask about the in-room massage service or socialize by an open fire in the sitting area and grab a handful of the inn’s signature chocolate chip cookies.

Appreciation extends to the south at Catherine Ward House Inn in Savannah, Georgia.  Active and inactive military service officers can receive a 10% discount any time of the year between Sunday through Thursday.  The inn gladly welcomes and offers the same discount to police and firefighters.  This Victorian inn is rich in American history.  Take a stroll through Forsyth Park and visit civil war monuments or ask the innkeeper to direct you to the historic district for shopping, dining and nearest museums. 

Look for more B&Bs that show their gratitude to all war veterans at a Connecticut Bed and Breakfast or at a Georgia Bed and Breakfast.  You can also use the advanced search box to find more special discounts. 

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Birthday Blowout - Remember when you were a kid and actually looked forward to your birthday?  Somehow as we get older, we tend to worry more about our actual age, instead of just enjoying and celebrating the day.  Give yourself a break and party it up at The Mast Farm Inn in Valle Crucis, North Carolina.  The “Birthday Celebration Packages” lets you decide the type of party that you want.  Guests can choose from five different birthday packages.  If you’re looking for a casual and informal celebration, ask for the “Wine and Cheese Birthday Reception,” good for 8 to 24 guests, complete with snacks, beverage, birthday cake and a custom and personalized gift mementos for your guests.  Or you can go all out and request “This Is Your Life,” a deluxe package that includes a four course dinner for 8-24 guests, wine and drinks, champagne, birthday cake, personalized embroidered birthday shirts and framed photo montage for guests and professional photography services. 

If you prefer a quieter, more intimate celebration, surprise your loved one with a “Birthday Celebration Package” at Stephanie Inn in Cannon Beach, Oregon.  The inn will surprise your birthday honey with a chilled bottle of champagne, wine or cider in an ice bucket and a small, locally made birthday cake in chocolate or vanilla.  You can even add a 50 minute Swedish body massage for the birthday guy or gal and make dinner reservations for a four-course gourmet meal at the inn. 

Make all your birthday wishes come true at a North Carolina Bed and Breakfast or at an Oregon Bed and Breakfast. 

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