Biscuit Hill was featured on the CBS Early Show April 24, 2008.
Out of all the B&B's participating in the BedAndBreakfast.com
"Tanks-a-Lot" program, Biscuit Hill was chosen to be
featured for our Gas Special.
Below is the online story where we are featured - this content was
presented live on the show along with 3 images of the Inn as well - Go
to the "In Depth Link" below to view the actual segment:
Susan Koeppen on The Early Show
Thursday (CBS/EARLY SHOW)
(CBS) Millions of Americans are feeling
the itch to travel this summer, but they're also feeling the pinch of
high gas prices.
So, Early Show consumer correspondent Susan Koeppen
had some great tips Thursday on how to plan a vacation that won't
break the bank.
She obseved that, with gas prices as "outrageous" as they are, "You
want to find out how much it will cost to take a road trip this
summer. There are a couple Web sites you should head to, where you can
actually calculate how much it will cost you in gas to go from point A
to point B.
"The two Web sites that I really like are RoadTripAmerica.com -- and
the other one is a site by AAA called FuelCostCalculator.com.
"I used that AAA site to plan a mock trip to go from New York City to
Pittsburgh to go visit my in-laws. ... Seven-hundred-twenty-four miles
round trip. The cost -- $103.68.
"You really can get an idea. Is it going to cost me a lot to travel by
car? Should I fly? You get an indication if you use those sites."
"Before you book at a hotel room or stay at a B&B," Koeppen advised,
"ask if they have a gas-saver program. There's a program called Tanks
a Lot. ... If you go to BedAndBreakfast.com, you can look for all
these different B&Bs across the country that are part of this program.
"They basically give you money to drive there to stay. There's this
one B&B in Texas called
Biscuit Hill -- if you ask when you book your room for the gas
price-saver, you'll get $25 off your rate."
We
have changed the "old" Lodge Room to the Vineyard
Room. All new furniture, decorations, and linens. Guests that book
this room get a complimentary "Welcome" service of 2 glasses of wine,
mini loaf of Italian bread, and Olive Oil dipping sauce.
Cara, Matt & I came up with some wonderful new packages for our
guests. See them below. (All packages here and at our
Celebrations Page need to be ordered at
least 72 hours in advance of arrival)
New Packages:
Bubbles & Berries $25
A light crisp and cool way to start your romantic stay at Biscuit
Hill. Relax after your drive and enjoy the taste of sweet strawberries
and a effervescent glass of champagne. It will lift your spirits. Package Includes:
* A bottle of champagne or sparkling grape juice
* A plate of strawberries & dipping cream (Keepsake champagne flutes may be added for an
additional $10)
Bubbles, Berries & Blooms $45
There is no woman who would not like this package! The addition of the
bouquet of flowers from the previous package makes the a heart please
to all of a woman's senses. Package Includes:
* A bottle of champagne or sparkling grape juice
* Fresh Strawberries & Dipping Cream
* A bouquet of flowers in a vase to take home
Lovers
Leap $35
Includes: Box of gourmet chocolates or mini-cake, bottle of champagne or sparkling
grape juice, and 2 keepsake flutes. Flowers may be added to this
package for an additional $20.
Sweet Dreams Bath $65 You have had a beautiful but long day in the Hill Country,
it's time to kick back and relax, what better way than in a warm
scented bath allowing rose petals to wash over your skin. Sip from
your flute of champagne and enjoy the sweet taste of strawberries
dipped in a velvet cream. Package Includes: * Champagne/Strawberry travel soy candle tin (makes a heated
oil for massage)
* Strawberry Aroma therapy for the bath
* A plate of strawberries & dipping cream
* Fresh rose petals for the bath or hot tub
* A bottle of champagne or sparkling grape juice
* Commemorative Champagne Flutes for you to take home
* (mood CD & use of a CD player may be added for an additional $15)
Antipasto Snack Plate $35
You have been out and about all day, your back at the Inn, but it is
not quite time for dinner, what better way to quiet those hunger pangs
than a light snack with a bottle of sparkling water to re-hydrate
with. It will just hit the spot. Package Includes:
*Assorted antipasto appetizers
* Dried Apricots
* Gourmet bread or crackers
* 2 glasses of Sparkling Water or wine
Wine Trail Starter Package $75
Order this package to be waiting for you in your room on arrival. This
package will set the stage for a wonderful weekend of wine tasting in
the Texas Hill Country.
* 2 tickets for tasting at Dry Comal Creek Winery tasting room &
Picnic Basket lunch
* 2 glasses of wine (glasses are yours to keep)
* Small loaf of Italian Bread with olive oil dipping sauce from Bella
Vista Olive Orchards
* Cluster of grapes
* Cheese plate
Cara's
mini-cake or King Cup Cake
Mini-Cakes are 6" across and just perfect for two. These start at $15
See our "Cakes" tab for choices.
King Cup Cake is about the size of 2 regular cup cakes in one. They
start at $5 each