Did you know Spring Break dates back to the 1930′s when colleges came to warm Ft. Lauderdale in South Florida for swim training. Then came the beach parties, drinking, dancing and wilder and wilder parties. Spring Break was then extended to other cities and countries and is celebrated every spring in some exotic location that is fun for college students and others regardless of age who like to have fun.
Well, those of us who have someone for Valentine’s Day and those of who don’t have an other holiday to look forward to President’s Day. Bank’s, Post Office,government offices, some businesses and school’s all observe this as a National Holiday and are closed.
Rates are low but may not be for much longer… Interest rates seem to have hit bottom, but many experts express concern over the future of our economy and the impact market conditions will have on long-term interest rates. Innkeepers wishing to reorganize debt, make capital improvements or refinance a loan that is ballooning or adjusting would be well advised to begin the application process in the early part of 2010.
Are you a last minute guy or girl planning a special weekend for Valentine’s Day. A couple of day’s in Las Vegas just the two of you at Michele’s French Country Cottage or Rodgers House where you will feel like family and romance in the air. Both Bed and Breakfast Inns are cozy and comfortable and minutes from the strip in Las Vegas.
The beautiful state of Arkansas and those who call it home with it’s Southern hospitality and offering business opportunities is something to look into. It is a four season state and just a day’s drive from from the Gulf Coast. Fishing, golfing are just a few of the fun things to do. Theater and art are highly respected here and available. Arkansas has lower housing, taxes, utilities and cost of living than most states. Traffic here is rarely a problem. Health care facilities such as the University of Arkansas Medical Science is rated one of the best in the country. Purchasing a home or business here is said to be something to seriously consider.
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A weekend in the Blue Ridge Mountains is a healthy experience and the Silver Thatch Inn in Charlottesville, Virginia is perfect. Not only does it have luxury and beautifully decorated rooms but an intimate candlelit dining room. You will look forward to breads, muffins, cookies, and delicious homemade desserts, grilled meat and fish and eclectic sauces. Check their amenities page and find even extra special complimentary comforts to make your stay even more pleasurable. Fun is just minutes away in historic Albemarle County. Gift Certificates are available and gifts for family and friends are in the gift shop.
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