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With economic woes everywhere, ’tis the season to be frugal. Well, let your heart be light, because American Historic Inns, publishers of award-winning bed and breakfast guidebooks, has the perfect, inexpensive gift idea. Purchase a copy of Bed and Breakfasts and Country Inns and your loved ones not only will enjoy detailed descriptions of more than 1,400 inns, but also receive a Buy-One-Night-Get-One-Night-Free certificate.

The certificate is valid at any of the inns in this book, and your loved ones can save up to $300, depending on which inn or bed and breakfast they choose. The guidebook itself, costs only $24.95, which is a huge bargain when you consider that the average savings is more than $140. Here are some of the romantic examples of inns that accept the Buy-One-Night-Get-One-Night-Free certificate.

For some seaside romance, consider the Cheshire Cat Inn, located in downtown Santa Barbara, California. The inn combines romance with a hint of whimsy, with individually decorated guest rooms and suites bearing names such as the Mad Hatter or March Hare. Some rooms offer a fireplace, whirlpool tub or private patio or balcony. Breakfast and afternoon wine and hors d’oeuvres are included in the rates, which range from $199 to $410 per night. If you use the Free-Night certificate, you could potential be saving more than $400 off a two-night stay.

At the Williamsburg Manor Bed and Breakfast, guests enjoy plenty of amenities, from the beautifully decorated guest rooms with fine lines, fluffy robes and antiques to the delectable homemade breakfasts. The Virginia inn is just a few minutes away from Colonial Williamsburg, and near to plenty of other interesting attractions, such as the James River Plantations and a myriad of museums. By using a Free-Night certificate, guests can save up to $179 off a two-night stay.

Enjoy all the fun of New York City, as well as the historic ambiance of New Jersey’s first inland settlement. The Pillars of Plainfield Bed and Breakfast, located in a restored historic 1870 home, is just 28 miles from the city but serves as a more peaceful, quiet home base from which to enjoy this exciting region. There are seven guest rooms; each one is different and decorated with antiques. Fine linens and down blankets top the beds and the bathrooms are stocked with handmade bath products. A three-course breakfast gets the day off to a perfect start. The rates range from $125 to $250 per night, so with a Free Night certificate, you’ll save enough to score theater tickets or dinner out in the city.

Bed and Breakfasts and Country Inns can be purchased at American Historic Inns’ comprehensive website, ILoveInns.com. This website has listings to more than 19,000 unique lodgings, from 300-year-old historic gems to bed and breakfasts located in lighthouses. Whatever you seek, you are sure to find. Printable gift certificates also are available at ILoveInns.com, offering a fast, easy and thoughtful gift option.