| Your Mom is probably the most important | | | | breakfasts. In-room massage is also offered - |
| person in your life. She once gave you an | | | | and The Hexagon provides additional services |
| irreplaceable gift - a safe, comfortable | | | | such as manicures, facials, and personalized |
| place to grow and develop before you entered | | | | packages. |
| this big world. She is always there for you | | | | |
| when you need moral support or advice. She | | | | An Illinois inn in the greater St. Louis, |
| worries about you when you are away on a long | | | | Missouri area provides salon and in-room spa |
| trip or in the midst of a financial crisis. | | | | treatments, comfy plush robes (yours to take |
| | | | with you at checkout) and concierge services. |
| Mother's Day is HER day - once a year when | | | | The Beall Mansion's crystal chandeliers and |
| you try to show her how much you love her. | | | | period antiques will make Mom feel like the |
| The only problem is finding just the right | | | | Queen of England. |
| gift. Every year you rack your brains for | | | | |
| something special, something unforgettable. | | | | Charlottesville, Virginia is home to the |
| | | | Foxfield Inn. The Inn's 'Relaxation Getaway' |
| How about a bed and breakfast getaway? | | | | is meant to soak away all one's cares. It |
| | | | includes full country breakfast, fine |
| Bed and breakfast inns offer a degree of | | | | Virginia wine, and a heated outdoor spa. They |
| personalized service that you won't find in | | | | can help you to reserve tables at a local |
| any hotel. Small inns often provide | | | | restaurant, and can even transport you there |
| one-on-one amenities that will make Mom feel | | | | - in the Inn's Mercedes! Mom will be |
| like a queen. Spa and in-room massage, | | | | delighted to hear that they also offer |
| pedicures, facials, breakfast in bed, | | | | private in-room massage. |
| full-meal service, fresh-cut flowers, mints | | | | |
| on the pillow, champagne, fine wine, or | | | | On the southern coast of Maine you will find |
| strawberries dipped in chocolate are just a | | | | York Harbor - and York Harbor Inn. Boasting |
| few of the extras you may find at one of | | | | beautiful ocean views, fireplaces, patios, |
| these unique lodging properties. | | | | decks, and whirlpool spa tubs, this Inn is |
| | | | sure to please. Their fine gourmet dining and |
| Some bed and breakfasts offer special | | | | onsite pub with entertainment make any stay |
| Mother's Day packages. They excel in putting | | | | more complete. For mothers who like golfing, |
| together amenities for anniversaries, | | | | there is a golf course nearby. If Mom just |
| birthdays, honeymoons, and other family | | | | wants to stroll while she unwinds, she can |
| occasions. | | | | wander along miles of sandy beaches. |
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| As you search for a bed and breakfast or | | | | Now that you have a few suggestions, you can |
| country inn, try to find one that caters to | | | | begin your Internet quest. However, if you |
| adults only. Your Mom worked hard to raise | | | | are looking for accommodations in another |
| you - getting up at night to comfort you when | | | | country, you may need to expand your search |
| you cried, wiping your nose, cleaning your | | | | criteria to include 'pensions', |
| muddy face, and driving you to | | | | 'guesthouses', and 'homestays'. |
| extracurricular functions. She has earned a | | | | |
| holiday away from the distractions of little | | | | No matter what you call them, bed and |
| kids. | | | | breakfast inns are unique, and they aim to |
| | | | please. |
| Here are a few suggestions to get you | | | | |
| started. | | | | Ready - Set - Go! Find a getaway while there |
| | | | are still vacancies available! |
| Flagler Beach, Florida is home to Island | | | | |
| Cottage Oceanfront Villa Inn and Spa. As its | | | | ©Copyright Kathy Steinemann: This article |
| name suggests, onsite spa services are | | | | is free to publish only if this copyright |
| available - as well as whirlpool tubs built | | | | notice, the byline, and the author's note |
| for two. Mom will enjoy their quiet, private | | | | below (with active links) are included. |
| beach as she relaxes and unwinds. The Inn | | | | |
| also offers fine dining. | | | | Author's Note: |
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| The Hexagon House in Pentwater, Michigan | | | | You can begin your bed and breakfast search |
| provides historic lodging near the Silver | | | | at 111 Travel Directory - track down some |
| Lake Sand Dunes. This historic inn | | | | travel tips for Mom at 1000 Tips 4 Trips - or |
| specializes in romance getaways. Mom will | | | | search for more articles at 1st Rate Articles |
| enjoy the Victorian parlor with its inviting | | | | - where there are also more of Kathy's |
| fireplace, large porches, and gourmet | | | | articles posted. |