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It’s getting close to that gift-giving season again, and you want to buy something unique and out of the ordinary for friends and family. But maybe you are short on ideas and the time to search for these unique presents. The perfect solution might be to give a bed and breakfast gift certificate.

The gift certificates may be redeemed at more than 1,000 bed and breakfasts and country inns within the United States. So virtually anywhere you or a loved one wants to stay, there is a bed and breakfast that is sure to fit your needs. Purchasing a certificate is easy and immediate. Simply go to iLoveInns.com, select the amount you wish to spend, buy your certificate and print it out. In less than five minutes, you have a gift that is sure to be a hit with friends, family and co-workers. Consider using a certificate to thank your child’s teacher, or give friends a romantic getaway for their next anniversary.

“Our gift certificates are popular not only because of the convenience of being able to instantly print the certificate,” explains Deborah Sakach, president of iLoveInns. “But the recipient can choose from hundreds of different bed and breakfasts experiences.”

Each of the participating inns and B&Bs are unique and offer personalized hospitality you won’t find at a cookie-cutter hotel or motel chain. Here are just a few examples of the fun options that participate in iLoveInns.com gift certificate program.

If you are heading to the Jersey Shore, the picturesque village of Cape May is home to dozens of excellent bed and breakfasts. Several of the many historic Victorian inns participate in the gift certificate program, including the stunning Queen Victoria Bed and Breakfast. The meticulously restored Cape May inn is just one block from the beach and offers romantic guest rooms, gourmet breakfasts and afternoon tea.

History buffs adore Williamsburg, Virginia, and will equally love the Williamsburg Sampler. Although this Williamsburg inn dates only to the bicentennial, it was built in Colonial style, decorated with fine antiques. The Rooster’s Den resembles an authentic 18th-century tavern, and it is in this room where guests enjoy a lavish “Skip-Lunch,” Breakfast. Four-poster beds, fireplaces and wing-back chairs create warmth and romance in the guest rooms. The suites include access to the roof-top garden.

California is known for its wine production, and Napa offers some of the world’s best vintages. The area also boasts some excellent bed and breakfasts. The Beasley House, Napa’s first bed and breakfast, is located in Old Town Napa close to all the area’s fun activities. There are five guest rooms in the historic main house, and all are decorated with antiques. The Carriage House, which is accessible from the main house by crossing through a picturesque garden, offer five more guest rooms, each with a fireplace and whirlpool tub.

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