For Mother’s Day, Give the Gift of Travel to a California B&B

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SACRAMENTO, CA [April 23, 2015]--For Mother’s Day, pamper mom with a weekend getaway to a California bed and breakfast inn or boutique hotel.  Several members of the California Association of Boutique & Breakfast Inns (CABBI) are offering specials and packages just for Mother’s Day.  Gift certificates are also available and can be used at any one of more than 200 CABBI-member inns in California.  For details, visit www.cabbi.com.

In the mountain resort town of Big Bear Lake, the historic Knickerbocker Mansion is offering a Three Day/Two Night Mother’s Day Package. The unique log mansion is located within walking distance of quaint village restaurants and shops as well as trailheads for the San Bernardino National Forest.  The Mother’s Day package includes a two-night stay at the inn with early check-in on Friday (at noon), dinner for two in the Bistro Friday evening, complimentary bottle of wine, jazz brunch for two on Mother’s Day, and a souvenir coffee mug. Package rates range from $485-$775 and are based on double occupancy. For more details and reservations, call 909-878-9190.

Give Mom a well-deserved break with royal treatment with Hotel Catalina’s Queen Mary Catalina Island Three-Night Getaway.  The package includes a one-night stay in a Deluxe Stateroom aboard the Queen Mary, a two-night stay in a Deluxe Room at the historic Hotel Catalina, round trip transportation for two from Long Beach to Catalina Island aboard the Catalina Express, a choice of tours to explore Catalina Island, and $30 in restaurant vouchers.  In addition, the package features two tickets to the Queen Mary’s "Diana: Legacy of a Princess” exhibit, a priceless collection of evening gowns, photographs, and other cherished heirlooms of Princess Diana and the royal family.  The Queen Mary Catalina Island Three-Night Getaway is available through now through May 24, 2015. Midweek package rates (Sunday - Thursday) start from $305 per person for three nights; Friday and Saturday room rates are slightly higher. Rates are per person, plus tax and based on double occupancy. Some restrictions may apply. For reservations, call 800-540-0184.

Spoil Mom with a Mother's Day Weekend package from the Hotel Marisol on San Diego’s Coronado Island. The package includes a two night stay in a Junior Suite, a bouquet of roses and a bottle of wine of her choice upon arrival and a private, in-room massage.  Opened in the summer of 2014 after a total renovation, the hotel’s chic ambiance is a blend of European elegance and California beach vibe, located just one block from the beach. The Mother's Day Weekend package is only $649 plus tax. The special is only available for the nights of May 8 and 9, 2015, and is based on availability.  It cannot be combined with any other discounts or special deals.  Massage appointments must be scheduled at least two days in advance. For reservations, call 619-365-4677.

Treat Mom well in Napa’s wine county with Chelsea Garden Inn’s Wine Country Wellness Package for Two.  The package includes a $50 voucher for her choice of several restaurants in Calistoga, a Couples Mineral Water Bath and/or Calistoga Mud Bath at The Baths at Roman Spa, and tours and tastings at up to four local wineries.  The inn features spacious one and two bedroom suites, all with private entrances and baths, and a multi-course breakfast served each morning.  The package is $199, excluding gratuities, and may be added to any directly-booked stay of one or more nights. The offer is based on availability; blackout dates may apply on weekends and holidays.  To make a reservation, call 707-942-0948.

Treat Mom to a wonderful Sunday brunch at Sorensen's Resort and an extended escape to the mountains.  Cozy up in a charming log cabin, order up an in-cabin massage and bask in the warmth of a traditional, wood-fired Swedish sauna.  The four-season resort in Hope Valley will host its Mother’s Day brunch on Sunday, May 10, 2015. The brunch menu features the resort’s ever-popular eggs benedict with Corralitos Market smoked ham and house-made hollandaise sauce, as well as smoked salmon varieties and vegetarian options.  The resort is also offering a four-nights-for-the-price-of-three deal, Sunday through Thursday, only.  For brunch and/or lodging reservations, call 800-423-9949. 

In honor of Mom, the Groveland Hotel near Yosemite National Park is hosting a special Mother’s Day Brunch and Mother’s Day Dinner (both with special menus) on Sunday, May 10, 2015.  The hotel’s Cellar Door Restaurant offers a casual, fine dining experience, serving California cuisine with fresh, seasonal ingredients. The restaurant is a recipient of Wine Spectator’s Best of Award of Excellence wine list and features over 600 labels from around the world with a special section dedicated to Sierra Foothill wineries. The 17-room, historic hotel features featherbeds with down comforters, private baths, and free WiFi/high-speed Internet access in all rooms.  For Mother’s Day brunch or dinner reservations or to make lodging reservations, call 800-273-3314.

CABBI Gift certificates also make great gifts for mom. The gift certificates allow her to choose from over 200 quality-certified inns in the Golden State, including wine country escapes, coastal retreats and mountain getaways. Gift certificates are available in any dollar amount and have no expiration date.

Now through May 10, 2015, customers who purchase gift certificates of $250 or more will receive three free gifts: a CABBI Travel Guide, a CABBI Bed & Breakfast Cookbook and an upgrade to priority shipping.  To order a CABBI gift certificate, visit www.cabbi.com/gift-certificate/.

For more information about Mother’s Day deals and other specials at California bed and breakfast inns, visit www.cabbi.com/specials.

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