November Travel Specials
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Gear up for the holidays by giving yourself and someone
you love a pre-season retreat. The four- diamond Inn
at Occidental is offering a spa rejuvenation special not
to be missed.
Enjoy an overnight stay in deluxe accommodations with
complimentary full breakfast and a wine & hors d'oeuvre
evening reception. Plus, you and your guest will each receive
an Osmosis Spa Enzyme bath and 75 minute massage for two, all
for $474.
Occidental is located in Sonoma County in the hills
near Russian River.
A great deal awaits those who
are traveling for the Thanksgiving holiday. The
Ben Maddox House in Visalia is located at the gateway to
Sequoia National Park, and is offering a traditional
Thanksgiving special. For just $249 per person, you'll relax
for three glorious days and nights - which includes a
delicious Thanksgiving feast. Best of all, you won't have to
do the dishes!
Click
here for a complete list of CABBI inns offering specials
and packages this month.
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| CABBI gift certificates |
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Get a jump on holiday giving. What could be
better than receiving the gift of relaxation at a time and
place of your choosing? A CABBI gift certificate never expires
and is available in any dollar amount, redeemable at participating
CABBI B&Bs. Your gift certificate comes with a free,
full-color CABBI Travel Guide.
Click
here to order a gift certificate online.
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| Recipe of the Month: Pumpkin & Shrimp
Soup |
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Recipe Source: Gingerbread
Cottages
Set on a two-acre estate on the north shore of Clear Lake,
Gingerbread Cottages features 10 intimate cottages and private
baths with lakefront views. Here is a unique and delicious
recipe, perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients:
- 2 TBS butter or margarine
- 2 medium white onions, sliced
- 2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
- 1 TBS minced cilantro
- 2 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp allspice
- 1 (14-oz) can chicken broth, divided
- 1 (15-oz ) can pumpkin
- 1 cup milk
- 8 ounces peeled, cooked shrimp, plus 2-4 peeled, cooked
shrimp for garnish (optional)
- Plain lowfat yogurt or sour cream, for garnish
(optional)
- Minced fresh chives, for garnish (optional)
Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add
onions, carrots, cilantro, ginger, garlic and allspice; cook
for 10-12 minutes, stirring once or twice, until vegetables
are tender. Blend onion mixture and 1/2 cup of broth in a
blender or food processor until nearly smooth.
Combine remaining broth, pumpkin and milk in saucepan
used to cook onions over medium heat. Stir in onion mixture
and 8 ounces of shrimp. Heat through. Serve soup garnished
with 1 shrimp, a dollop of yogurt or sour cream and a
sprinkling of chives.
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SPOTLIGHT: Moss Landing |
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Those who have traveled to Moss Landing know it is a
quaint, historic fishing village that is full of hidden
treasures and perfect for a quiet getaway. Located a short
distance from Santa Cruz and the Monterey Peninsula, Moss
Landing offers great marine sight seeing, such as seal and
whale watching, as well as beautiful hiking and wildlife
viewing in National Reserve wetlands.
Enjoying fresh seafood, shopping for antiques and walking
on the beach are among the most popular past-times.
If you want to stay more than one day, why not choose
accommodations that include a fireplace, soaking tub, plush
bed and a waterfront view? The
Captain's Inn at Moss Landing has 10 nautical rooms with
rates starting at just $130 per night. You'll enjoy a great
home cooked breakfast, too. In fact, the Captian's Inn's
owners just published "Cooking for the Captain" - a family
recipe collection that include many ideas for - you guessed it
-- fresh fish.
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