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‘Green’ B&Bs, $2,500
‘Green’ Sweepstakes, ‘Green’ Lodging Specials
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The
Bed & Breakfast Association of Kentucky ‘Goes Green’
‘Green’
B&Bs, $2,500 ‘Green’ Sweepstakes, ‘Green’ Lodging Specials
Louisville,
KY – July 2010 – The Bed & Breakfast
Association of Kentucky (BBAK) is the first lodging organization in
Kentucky, and one of the first in the nation, to introduce a Green Lodging
Certification Program. Launched in celebration of the 40th Anniversary
of Earth Day in 2010, BBAK’s
Green Lodging Certification Program is a joint initiative of the Kentucky
Department of Environmental Protection, which reviews, designates and recognizes
lodging facilities that are committed to conserving and protecting Kentucky’s
natural resources. Click here to see the BBAK’s
green members, the variety of B&B accommodations, amenities and special
“green” packages, plus certification guidelines.
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 “It
is wonderful to see B&B businesses implement green practices such as
water conservation, recycling and energy reduction because they are not
only good for business, they are good for Kentucky’s environment,” says
Todd Allen, the BBAK’s Green Lodging Certification committee chairperson.
“Consumers are seeking more green-friendly businesses and we want to satisfy
that need with a program that helps to educate and promote our involvement
and support.”
‘Green’
certification celebrated with sweepstakes
The
BBAK is celebrating its green certification with a $2,500 Green Getaway
Sweepstakes. Each month a $150 BBAK Gift Certificate, redeemable at any
BBAK member inn, will be given away. The grand prize, a $500 Green Lodging
Getaway Grand Prize, will be drawn on December 23, 2010. There are five
ways to win: Make a reservation at a BBAK member inn; sign up for BBAK’s
e-newsletter; purchase a BBAK Gift Certificate or the BBAK’s cookbook,
Room
at the Table; visit the BBAK website; or refer a friend to the sweepstakes.
Go to www.KentuckyBB.com.
‘Green’
lodging specials and packages
Continuing
the green theme, many BBAK members have posted green lodging specials and
packages on www.kentuckybb.com. Plan a late summer or fall getaway and
take advantage of exciting and creative (limited time) offers, including:
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Go
Green, See Green and Save Green with 1851 Historic Maple Hill Manor:
Savor fresh air, beautiful views and a romantic atmosphere during a one-night
stay in award-winning B&B accommodations. Tour a local vineyard and
enjoy a tasting – plus receive a free limo with two-night stays. Relax
with a couple’s massage before enjoying a $50 dining certificate for an
all-gourmet dinner. Rise and shine the next morning with a three-course,
fine china and crystal breakfast in front of the dining room’s wood-burning
fireplace. $449; limo available for $45/hour
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Go
Back in Time with Snug Hollow Farm B&B: Enjoy a rest on a 300-acre
farm with two comfortable cabins, a farmhouse with featherbeds and handmade
quilts and peaceful porches|–|truly
a step back in time but a big stride forward in our simple way of living.
Fresh water, organic gardens, vegetarian cuisine. Weekday stays get a FREE
cookbook.
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Simple
Pleasure Retreat with Meek House: Drive a hybrid to this B&B and
receive a $10 discount per night, Sunday-Thursday. Reduce your carbon impact,
save money and get a FREE cookbook.
Go
for the ‘green’
See
all BBAK members and their eco-friendly lodging specials at the BBAK website:
www.KentuckyBB.com.
All reservations are automatically entered into the $2,500 Green Getaway
Sweepstakes, but no purchase is necessary. You can visit the website and
enter the $2,500 sweepstakes and sign up for the newsletter, refer a friend
– even buy a gift certificate or a beautiful, hardbound cookbook for yourself
or someone else.
About
BBAK
The
Bed and Breakfast Association of Kentucky is a non-profit, statewide association
of nearly 100 quality-inspected Bed and Breakfast Inns. Members are dedicated
to providing guests with gracious hospitality, and all uphold the highest
standards of comfort, cleanliness, safety and service. Travelers are assured
of a high-quality experience of B&B members ranging from classic mansion
and historic inns to quaint log cabins and rural farm settings. Each destination
welcomes you to relax and enjoy their quality accommodations, culinary
creations and distinctive amenities.
Media
Contact: Todd Allen
BBAK
Green Lodging Certification Committee Chair
Bed
and Breakfast Association of Kentucky
859-336-3075;
1-888-281-8188
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