Surprise Kiss

Archive for March, 2010

Do you want to get away from it all, where the only sound you hear is the sound of the birds singing their beautiful songs and the trees softly whispering to each other in the wind? A place where there is time to connect with each other. A few years back my husband and I found that place. It is a beautiful bed and breakfast up on a hill commanding incredible views of Lake Oroville in California.

The place is called Lake Oroville Bed and Breakfast and it is approximately 1 mile off the highway on a graveled road that goes up the hill. Getting there is half the fun. There are signs posted sporadically on the side of the road telling you to keep going you are almost there. When you get your first glimpse of the inn you will see a beautiful wraparound covered porch in front of the inn with tables and chairs that overlook the views of the woods and the lake. The inn is on 40 acres and they are a pet friendly inn. When you make reservations let them know you are bringing your pet along.

There are six rooms available, each with a private bath. They have a billiard table and games for you to enjoy. Complimentary full breakfast is served in the dining room. Barbeque facilities are available for your use. We wished we had brought a couple of steaks and a salad with us to enjoy on the patio. The views are too picturesque not to enjoy a private dinner there. After going into town for dinner we enjoyed a bottle of wine we had brought with us on the covered porch in the evening. We stayed only one night and wished we could have stay longer but we had reservations in Lake Tahoe we couldn’t cancel.

The prices range from $135 to $175 a night. Right now they are having winter specials:

• Two nights at regular price, 3rd night free (with a week night)
• One night at regular price, 2nd night ½ price (weeknights only)

Here is the breakdown using the Winter Special for two nights in the middle of the week:

Room Rate                           $155.00
Second Night                           77.50
Tax                                                         ?
Total                                       $232.50

I was unable to find out how much tax was for the inn. If you decide to spend the night there you will need to factor that in. You would probably have enough for tax or it would be pretty close.

Saved                                    $260.00
B&B Cost                                232.50
Leftover $                           $ 27.50

If you are looking for a quiet and tranquil place for your next romantic getaway then you will want to try Lake Oroville Bed and Breakfast. You will never forget the place. I know we didn’t.

Keep those sparks flying!

JoJo

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Would you like to stay at a bed and breakfast or a small inn for your anniversary but don’t know where to stay at? You will need to research the area you want to stay in and what is available to you. There is a great website called BedandBreakfast.com.

They have listed The Best of BedandBreakfast.com awards for 2009 – 2010. The awards are based on independently posted reviews on Bed and Breakfast.com’s website.  Here is a list of all the awards they have on their website:

• Top 10 Overall
• Innkeepers of the Year
• Best Food
• Best Urban Inns
• Categories (Best on the Beach, Most Romantic, Best Views, Best Pet Friendly Inn, etc)
• Best in the West (United States)
• Best in the Southwest (United States)
• Best in the Rockies (United States)
• Best in the Midwest (United States)
• Best in the Great Lakes (United States)
• Best in the South (United States)
• Best in the Mid-Atlantic (United States)
• Best in New England (United States)
• Best in Canada
• Best in the Caribbean, Mexico and Central America
• Best in Central America
• Best in the United Kingdom
• Best in the Netherlands
• Best in Ireland
• Best in Austria
• Best in Belgium
• Best in Italy
• Best in Portugal
• Best in Spain

In addition, you can read the winners from 2008 through 2003. This is a great resource for finding specials at specific inns you might be planning on going to. Check out BedandBreakfast.com for your next stay at a bed and breakfast or inn. Read the reviews and then make your decision. Always remember, “Buyer Beware,” some inns are very nice and some are the inns from hell. You want to have a wonderful experience no matter were you stay so please research, research.

Keep those sparks flying!
JoJo

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Even small celebrations deserve a Surprise Kiss! Keep saving $5 a week and you and your spouse will be having a big celebration.

Keep those sparks flying!

JoJo

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