Good Times - Valentine’s Day may be just around the corner, but there are plenty of other good reasons to celebrate this long weekend. Let the lovefest continue through President’s Day on Monday, February 16 and show your stomach that you care with The Great Texas Flap Jack Flip Off. Check into Ingleside Bed & Breakfast in Brenham, Texas and head on over to the cook off where 8 innkeepers will batter up and flip up their tastiest pancakes. A pancake supper will follow the contest with a small donation from each guest and proceeds will benefit a local spay and neuter clinic for pets.

Keep the good times going and celebrate Fat Tuesday and party with the best of them at Creole Gardens in Louisiana, New Orleans. The inn is located only ½ a block away from the Mardi Gras parade route and the inn will be buzzing with music and drinks all day long. Wake up early and catch the Zulu parade then head back to the inn and watch Miss. Annie, the cook serve up a Cajun style New Orleans breakfast complete with eggs, bacon, pancakes and mimosas. The inn will also serve the traditional King’s Cake and hand party beads for guests. After breakfast, sit in the courtyard or in a rocking chair on the porch and listen to Miss. Annie play classic oldies from her record collection or head back into town for more Mardi Gras action.

Look for more ways to celebrate the holiday weekend at a Texas Bed & Breakfast or at a Louisiana Bed & Breakfast. You can also find last minute Valentine’s Day Specials or use the Advanced Search tool to find more celebratory options near you.