Romantic Getaways...Valentine's Day Sweets and Treats Await Guests at Colorado B&Bs


 

"There's no better way to spend a night or two to celebrate Valentine's Day than in a charming Colorado bed and breakfast inn. Romance is in the air during the month of February and Bed & Breakfast Innkeepers of Colorado member inns are standing by to take your reservation." - Bed & Breakfast Innkeepers of Colorado Association

Manitou Springs' Two Sisters Inn-a bed and breakfast, is offering the "ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE" FOR VALENTINE'S DAY": Celebrate your love at the Two Sisters Inn, Frommer's choice for "Colorado's Best Bed and Breakfast-2010". Treat your sweetheart to two magical nights in a room with private bath or Cottage and surprise them with our homemade chocolate delights to tempt their palate, roses to tickle their nose, and you to tickle their toes! Even a stuffed teddy will be waiting to show your sweetheart that they will always be your teddy bear! Two heart-warming breakfasts are included and dinner reservations can be made for you at any of Manitou's romantic restaurants. Your sweetheart will be touched by your expression of love and you will reap the benefits! Dates: February 11 through 14, 2011 (2-night stay required) Cost: $310 - $350 (excluding tax) based on double occupancy.



Bubble baths for two at Holden House



Colorado Springs' Holden House 1902 Bed & Breakfast Inn is offering the "VICTORIAN SUITE-HEARTS & FLOWERS VALENTINE PACKAGE": Upon arrival, each "Suite-Heart" couple will be treated to handmade chocolate truffles, fresh flowers (roses require special pricing), chilled champagne (non-alcoholic option available), and a specially prepared breakfast served in the privacy of your suite one morning of your stay. The "Victorian Suite-Hearts & Flowers Valentine Package" will be available throughout the entire month of February, so every couple with even the most demanding schedules will be able to take time out for a romantic stay. Each of the inn's lovely Holden House suites feature a private bath, sitting area, fireplace and oversized "bubble bath" for two. Just $85 plus room and applicable taxes. (2 night minimum stay from Feb. 11-14 may apply)

Estes Park's Black Dog Inn is offering "Our Valentines Day Special": From February 11^th-14^th when guests stay two nights, you'll receive a free bottle of Champagne or wine with rose petals upon arrival.

For additional packages for Valentine's Day and other special offers, visit the Bed & Breakfast Innkeepers of Colorado packages information page.





Colorado Bed and Breakfast Spotlight on Breckenridge's Ski-Inns...

When you stay in a Breckenridge bed and breakfast inn, you will find yourself in a town with a “rich” history.

Gold was first found in the Blue River Valley in 1859, and Breckenridge, CO was born. Since those exciting days, other precious fields have been discovered.

The bed and breakfasts inns of Breckenridge are a unique and intimate way to experience Rocky Mountain hospitality in the South Central region of Colorado. A large array of activities and attractions are available in the Breckenridge, offering diversity to our guests. For the sports-minded, there is world-class skiing, hiking, biking, white water rafting, fishing, and golfing.

The Breckenridge Resort Chamber is a great resource for planning these activities. They will offer endless ideas and a calendar of events. The arts are well represented in Breckenridge, CO. The Breckenridge Music Festival and GENUINE JAZZ in Breckenridge offer a wide range of concerts, from classical to jazz, popular to bluegrass. Every winter, thousands enjoy the carvings from some of the world's finest artists during Breckenridge's annual International Snow Sculpture Championships. If you prefer the stage, come for the Breckenridge Festival of Film or a performance by the Backstage Theatre. History buffs will enjoy our gold mines and historic tours. Irresistible boutiques, art galleries, craft fairs, antique shops, restaurants and nightspots, all in a Victorian setting, contribute to the appeal which draws guests back to Breckenridge time and time again.

Cozy Victorian B&B located in the heart of Breckenridge, Colorado, on a quiet street yet within easy walking distance to all the shops and restaurants the Abbett Placer is a restored 1897 Victorian home with spectacular mountain views. All guest rooms have private baths and cable TV.

Known as the Intimate Way To Experience Breckenridge, Colorado, the Allaire Timbers Inn is tucked into the trees at the south end of historic Main Street. Offering King beds, TVs and phones, Cd players and fluffy robes, each guest room overlooks the Breckenridge Ski Area with a private deck and spectacular mountain views.

A warm welcome to couples, Fireside Inn offers families and individuals awaits you at the historic Fireside Inn. Conveniently located just two blocks from Main St., on the free shuttle bus route and 5 minute walk to the Gondola in the historic town of Breckenridge, Colorado, this cozy B&B will be your home away from home during your vacation.

The Frisco Lodge was originally built as a stagecoach stop in 1885, the Frisco Lodge is a unique bed and breakfast situated in the heart of the Rocky Mountains in Summit County and the town of Frisco, Colorado. Located on historic Main Street with it's myriad of great shops and delicious restaurants. The lodge retains the ambience of a past era, while providing easy access to the many wonders nearby, and to the vast recreational opportunities of the present.

Recipe blog this issue: A Hooper Homestead Guest Quarters & Blissful Sprit Retreat & Spa
Festive Gluten-Free Granola

Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups of gluten-free rolled oats
1c broken pecans or walnuts
1/4c raw sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds or both
1/4c coconut (optional)
1 tbsp chia seeds (optional)
3 tbsp brown sugar
3 tbsp maple syrup
2 tbsp canola oil
1/4 tsp salt
3/4 c raisins/dried cranberries or both
Directions: Preheat oven to 250 F degrees. In a large bowl combine oats, nuts, seeds, coconut and brown sugar. In a separate bowl mix maple syrup, oil & salt; stir into the dry ingredients. Spread mixture on a rimmed cookie sheet and bake for one hour, stirring every 10mins. Remove from the oven and mix in raisins or other preferred dried fruits. Makes 12 1/4c Servings. Serve granola with milk or over yogurt.

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Treats and Tips: Valentine bed and breakfast offers and Southwest B&B's

Bed & Breakfast Innkeepers of Colorado now offers up to date specials, recipes and the latest on the best B&Bs throughout the state of Colorado.  Check out the association's recently published Examiner.com article Breakfast in bed and Valentine sweetheart deals await at Colorado's romantic bed and breakfast inns . You can also read previous e-newsletter "Colorado Inn-Spirations" articles published on the http://www.innsofcolorado.org/ web as you take your armchair traveler exploration throughout the state. Enjoy the ride!

Traveler Trip Tip
This issue: Pueblo and Trinidad B&Bs

Whether your Southern Colorado vacation destination includes adventure, history, arts, culture, shopping, dining or scenery; a bed and breakfast in Pueblo, Colorado is a great hotel lodging alternative.

Centrally located to Colorado Springs, Canon City, the Sangre De Cristo Mountains, and bisected by the Arkansas River, Pueblo offers opportunities for fly fishing, golfing, rafting, hiking, biking, boating, skiing, and hunting. Pueblo's restaurants feature regional cuisine made from fresh produce grown on local farms as well as national and international fare. Annual events include the Bluegrass on the River, Boats, Blues, & Barbecue Festival, Colorado State Fair , NSRA Rocky Mountain Street Rod Nationals, and Music Fest and Chile & Frijoles Festival featuring local arts, music, and food. The Pikes Peak International Raceway is also located just 20 minutes north of Pueblo. In the Union Anenue History District, you will find the Historic Arkansas Riverwalk. The Sangre De Cristo Arts Center, Weisbrod Aircraft museum, Rosemount museum, Southern Colorado Heritage Center, Bessemer Archives, and several other museums showcase the rich history and culture of Southern Colorado.  (Photo- Courtesy of Pueblo Chamber of Commerce)

When you stay at a Pueblo BBIC inn, day trips can include the Pikes Peak Region, Royal Gorge, the Great Sand Dunes, the Wet Mountain Range, Spanish Peaks, the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Picketwire Canyon, Bents Fort, and Comanche National Grasslands.

Pueblo's Abriendo Inn Bed and Breakfast has been proclaimed "The Best B&B" for the Colorado Front Range (including Denver & Colorado Springs) in the book, Colorado's Best: The Essential Guide to Favorite Places, by Bruce Caughey and Doug Whitehead, and selected for the People's Choice Award as the "The Best Weekend Getaway" by the Pueblo Business Journal. From the spiral staircase to the curved stained glass windows and parquet floors, you know that you are entering a special place. Feel like you belong at the inn and absorb the tranquility while strolling the park-like grounds, or walking the tree-lined neighborhoods and the nearby historic Union Avenue and Riverwalk. For over a decade, the inn has provided distinctive lodging to business and leisure travelers in an atmosphere that combines personal attention, warm hospitality, and luxurious surroundings.

Pueblo's Edgar Olin House is a Romantic getaway and carefree retreat. This unique victorian Bed and Breakfast offers full service pampering yet business friendly features like wireless intenet and free valet service. Enjoy fresh coffee or juice at your door, an enticing gourmet breakfast, afternoon snack, or even fresh popcorn and a movie. This home takes you on a voyage back one hundred years to simpler more elegant time. A vacation on its own with elegant parlors, library, gardens, and a park, all yours to enjoy. A true victorian lady, Mrs Adrian will pamper you as only a gracious hostess of the time could. With dedicated research and craftsmanship, this home has been restored to its original splendor. This attention to detail follows through with antique furnishings from the Victorian era, yet you are pampered with all the modern conveniences.

At Trinidad's Tarabino Inn, come enjoy the ambiance of this historic Bed and Breakfast. Splendid antiques blended with modern conveniences pamper your senses and your soul. Tarabino Inn combines the elegance and way of life of the Victorian era with the comforting hospitality and atmosphere rarely encountered in today's world. Indulge in the old world warmth of antique furnishings, rich natural woodwork, persian rugs, and much more. Your hosts, Kevin & Teresa, would be pleased to welcome you into their home; and their hospitality is guaranteed to make your visit a special and relaxing time. Whether you are escaping for just a weekend's rest, a longer vacation, or even a business trip, make the choice that will make memories. Off-season rates available.

Colorado Scenic Byways and B&B's Along the Way!

Summer has officially arrived and our Colorado B&Bs are the perfect place to experience outdoor adventure or romantic bliss. Colorado offers spectacular scenery featuring fun activities such as biking, hiking, horseback riding, whitewater rafting, fishing and so much more. Spend your days finding your adventurous spirit or lazily spending time sitting by a stream or taking in our fresh Colorado air. Perhaps an historic museum, fine arts center, craft fair or shopping excursion is to your liking. No matter your interests, tastes and abilities, your Bed & Breakfast Innkeepers of Colorado innkeeper-hosts are always pleased to help you find your perfect activity. Whether you prefer an historic Victorian, a cozy cottage, a stately castle, rustic log home or a modern mansion, our Bed & Breakfast Innkeepers of Colorado (BBIC) member inns are ready to serve. Sign up for our monthly E-Newsletter, Colorado Inn-Spirations!

Order your 2009 Bed & Breakfast Innkeeper's of Colorado State Guide - Recently updated with all new members and including a scenic byway map of the state, sure to help you plan your trip!

Whether traveling for business or pleasure, a Colorado B&B is waiting for you. This month, check out our special Scenic Byway feature in Northwest Colorado along Trail Ridge Road and planning your stay in Estes Park or nearby Boulder...

Our distinct Colorado B&Bs are ready to welcome you with a genuine smile, personalized service, clean and comfortable accommodations and a delicious homecooked breakfast.

Trail Ridge Road Scenic Byway-

Colorado B&Bs await your Adventurous Spirit!

Winding through the forests and mountains of the Rocky Mountain National Park, Trail Ridge Road/Beaver Meadow Road encompasses over 50 miles of beautiful landscapes. Stop at the overlooks that line the byway for magnificent yet different vistas of the Rocky Mountains, which tower at more than 14,000 feet. Take a short five-minute stroll at the Forest Canyon Overlook and marvel at the view of Forest Canyon, Hayden Gorge, and Gorge Lakes. Stand on the roof of the Rockies at Rock Cut. Pull over at Rainbow Curve, elevated over two miles above sea level, and see trees transformed by long, repeated exposure to the harsh winds, ice, and grit of this severe environment.

At Milner Pass, the byway meets the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail, which crosses approximately 3,100 miles ranging from the Canada-Montana border to the Mexico-New Mexico border. At elevations over 10,000 feet, this trail offers spectacular views of the Rockies and the meadows that lie at their base. Spend a few hours or a few days exploring the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail.

(Long's Peak pictured at Left) Explore the abundance of adventure found year-round in Rocky Mountain National Park. During winter, snow blankets the forests and meadows, inviting you to snowshoe or cross-country ski. In warmer months, campers and fishers find serenity and solitude away from the hustle and bustle of the metropolis. Over 350 miles of trails await hikers and backpackers of all skill levels. Wildlife-watchers also know the splendor of this protected area and its numerous opportunities to see rare animals and plants. Eagles and peregrine falcons reign in the skies; marmots and pikas scamper along the ground. Alpine tundra wildflowers bloom in brilliant shapes and shades. Camp in the National Park, where the clear atmosphere on balmy summer nights magnifies the glittery night sky.

This region contains some of Colorado's finest scenery, framed by the majesty of the Rocky Mountains. An adventurer's paradise, trees and trails thrive throughout the acres surrounding the byway. Take a leisurely drive or pack for weekend campout; Trail Ridge Road/Beaver Meadow Road Scenic Byway is sure to exceed your expectations.
Close by B&Bs include Anniversary Inn, Black Dog Inn, Quilt House Bed & Breakfast, Sonnenhof Bed & Breakfast, Taharaa Mountain Lodge . For details on Colorado and National Scenic Byways

Estes Park, Colorado, the gateway to the Rocky Mountain National Park, is on of Colorado's favorite vacation destinations. Rich in history, the town of Estes Park features hundreds of unique shops, galleries and restaurants for you to enjoy. A variety of unique Bed and Breakfast properties, each inspected and approved, provide accommodations for any budget. Here you'll find world class hiking, biking, fishing, climbing, snowshoeing and cross country skiing plus many other activities and attractions and adventures for all ages and interests including horseback riding, golf, boating and museums. Sightseeing is unsurpassed as you venture up RMNP's Trail Ridge Road - the highest, continuous paved highway in the United States - into an alpine environment. Explore the high country and vast tundra, strewn with tiny wildflowers, then cross the Continental Divide. Enjoy nature at its finest with a tranquil stroll around Bear Lake, or drive the Peak-to-Peak Scenic Byway. Renown for its elk, deer and many other species of animals, Rocky Mountain National Park and the Estes Park area offer incredible opportunities for wildlife watching. Estes Park is a choice location for weddings, conferences and family reunions. The majestic Rocky Mountains and our warm, charming mountain town will give you
memories to last a lifetime.

For more Colorado travel ideas, visit http://www.colorado.com/

Bed & Breakfast Innkeepers of CO

Each and every one of our Colorado Inns have been Inspected and Approved to become members of the Bed and Breakfast Innkeepers of Colorado after passing an extensive list of accommodations standards designed with our guests' safety and comfort in mind. Check out our member inns specials online! Whether you spell Colorado CO or Colo, you can be certain of one thing: Staying at any of our fine member Inns will be a memorable experience.


The Bed and Breakfast Innkeepers of Colorado invite you to visit our beautiful state, and the warm hospitality it offers. From Victorian elegance to rustic Western charm, from city sophistication to Rocky Mountains majesty, a delightful experience awaits you. Our member inns are dedicated to providing quality lodging, whether your travel requirements include business, family gatherings, or romantic getaways.