Even though times are tough, you can still give the extravagant gift of travel to your loved ones. American Historic Inns, Inc., which has been publishing travel guidebooks for more than 25 years, sells the perfect present. Their guidebook, Bed and Breakfast and Country Inns, includes descriptions of more than 1,400 B&Bs and inns and each book has 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.

Beautiful Santa Barbara, with its pristine coastline and mild weather, is a wonderful spot for a romantic getaway. The Cheshire Cat Inn, a whimsically named bed and breakfast, is one of the town's best lodging choices. Two lovingly restored Queen Anne Victorians comprise this inn, which offers lushly appointed rooms with plenty of amenities. Several rooms include a fireplace or Jacuzzi tub, and some also include a balcony or patio. During the week, an expanded continental breakfast is included, and on weekends, guests are treated to a full breakfast. Each afternoon, guests are treated to a wine and hors d'oeuvres reception. The inn's rates range from $199 to $410, depending on the season, so with the certificate that's potential savings of more than $400.

At the Williamsburg Manor Bed and Breakfast, travelers enjoy historic ambiance just a few blocks from famous Colonial Williamsburg. The home was built in Colonial style in the late 1920s and the innkeepers have decorated the rooms with fine antiques. The innkeepers treat guests to a full breakfast each morning, with treats such as baked French toast or homemade English scones. Rates range from $159 to $179 per night, so with the Buy-One-Night-Get-One-Night-Free certificate, guests can save almost $200 off their stay.

Just outside of New York City, you'll find the Pillars of Plainfield Bed and Breakfast. Located 28 miles from Manhattan in Plainfield, New Jersey, this elegant 1870 inn offers seven distinctive rooms all decorated in period style. There are plenty of thoughtful amenities, such as handmade lemon verbena bath products, fluffy robes, down comforters and fine linens. Multi-course breakfasts include a fruit course, homemade muffins or breads and a special daily entree. The rates run from $125 to $250, depending on room choice.

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.