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.

This certificate can be used at any of the bed and breakfasts in the guidebook. The average savings per certificate is $142, and the book costs only $24.95, a great bargain. After the certificate has been used, the guidebook is still an excellent travel resource, so it is like giving two gifts in one. The book’s lodgings include everything from romantic seaside B&Bs to quaint New England country inns. Here are just a few, tempting options.

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.

The guidebook is available at American Historic inns thorough its website, ILoveInns.com. This website also includes detailed listings for more than 19,000 inns, B&Bs, and other unique lodgings. Another gift option available at ILoveInns.com is a handy printable gift certificate. This instant present can be used at thousands of the website’s listing, and offers a quick and easy gift solution.