Step aside Groupon and Living Social, make your offer at Whitneys - All reasonable and rational offers accepted for weekend of March 30-31, 2012. Sure, Groupon and LivingSocial.com offer some amazing deals, but for innkeepers they also represent a big hit in commissions and discounts. Don Bilger, owner of Whitney’s Inn in Jackson, NH and an outside-the-box thinker, has come up with his own alternative to these flash sale sites for wandering educators and intrepid travelers. Don is challenging anyone looking for a wonderful late March getaway to come up with their own discount. “Make an offer on what you think your stay should cost for March 30-31, 2012, and all reasonable and rational offers will be accepted,” says Bilger. Rates during this time usually run $119-$239. While there may be daffodils in your backyard, there’s still plenty of snow-fun in Mt Washington Valley, so for die hard skiers and educators hoping to learn a little more about the home to the world’s worst weather, here’s your chance! And for those who still love“The Price is Right” here’s your chance to take a trip down memory lane and name your price.
When asked why such an outside-the-box idea is being made now, Bilger answered “We were considering using a program like Groupon or Living Social to fill some rooms for that weekend but we decided that it makes more sense to pass on that cost as savings to our guests. There is still some great spring skiing at this time of year and we want people to feel they can come up and enjoy the White Mountains affordably”. Consider this a thank you offer for choosing Whitney’s Inn, and an arrow to help ease the gas prices in this tight economy. “Put your savings into your gas tank, and come on up to finish off the winter season,” finished Bilger.
Shovel Handle Pub
Located in the heart of Mt Washington Valley, Whitney’s Inn and the adjacent Shovel Handle Pub offer exceptional accommodations with everything from family suites to romantic inn King rooms. The rustically elegant and historic Shovel Handle Pub sits adjacent to the inn, capturing the legacy of Black Mountain’s first ski tow which utilized shovel handles to pull skiers up the mountain. Nearby, Mt Washington Valley’s 13 ski resorts and XC Centers, dogsledding, snowshoeing, sleigh rides and tax-free shopping mean that a March vacation will be packed with adventure and fun too. Believe it or not, there’s still tons of snow in Mt Washington Valley. Die hard skiers and winter adventurers can make this weekend their last hurrah!
Your stay at Whitney’s Inn includes beautiful inn, cottage or suite accommodations – some offering in-room fireplaces and kitchenettes and flat screen TVs – along with a hearty off-the-menu breakfast each morning for all those in the travel party. Free wi-fi is available throughout the property and the Shovel Handle Restaurant and Pub is just steps from the inn, featuring eclectic fine dining and live weekend entertainment.
Go ahead, decide on how much you’d like to spend for a wonderful winter weekend getaway and email info[at]whitneysinn.com or call 800-677-5737 with your offer. There’s limited time left to take advantage of this offer, so vacation outside the box at a price which pushes the envelope and leaves plenty of room left for food and fun on March 30 and 31st.
A little bit about Whitney’s Inn
Located in the heart of Jackson, NH and steeped in ski history, Whitney’s Inn completed major renovations in 2008 when present owners, Don and Joyce Bilger took over. All guestrooms and common areas were newly redesigned in an Adirondack style with hickory log, pine log, and farmhouse style furniture and décor. White Mountain artwork was added and is seen throughout the property, displaying the beauty of New Hampshire's wildlife and scenery. With two-room suites, family cottages, and romantic rooms in the main inn, Whitney’s Inn offers lodging that meets anyone's needs. Each morning, a full country breakfast, (included in the room rate) is served in the Birches Dining Room, with waffles, pancakes, French toast, and farm fresh eggs. A half-acre stocked trout pond, nearby hiking trails, and a heated pool enhances the guest’s experience in the summer and fall, while adjacent Black Mountain offers horseback riding in the summer and ski-out access in the winter. It’s perfect for families or wandering educators traveling together, couples and those seeking a discounted stay at the end of March!
For more information, call 1-800-677-5737 or visit whitneysinn.com and don’t forget to include your offer for what you’d like to pay. Innkeepers ultimately decide what’s reasonable and rational.
Marti Mayne is the B&B Editor for Wandering Educators
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