New Jersey’s Gourmet Beach Queen - The Victoria House in Spring LakeWritten by Ivy Lui
New Jersey’s Gourmet Beach Queen - The Victoria House in Spring LakeRead Jetsetters Magazine at www.jetsettersmagazine.com To read this entire feature FREE with photos cut and paste this link: http://www.jetsettersmagazine.com/archive/jetezine/bandb/newjersey/victoria/victoria.html I'll always remember that delectable gourmet breakfast — homemade raspberry jam sandwiched between fluffy French toast, sprinkled with powdered sugar, and drizzled with homemade raspberry syrup. I savored that delicious breakfast on a beautiful day on wraparound verandah in its quaint dining area. Just another perfect breakfast on a warm summer day in paradise! The Victoria House, a romantic bed and breakfast for all seasons, offers historical Victorian charm and delicious gourmet breakfasts in Spring Lake, New Jersey. In its third year of operation, inn is constantly upgrading its amenities for guests, according to innkeeper Alan Kaplan. To our delight, his wife, Lynne has two culinary degrees and serves up most memorable and delectable, gourmet breakfasts. Only a block away from a tranquil lake, and just two blocks away from beach, Victoria House is ideally located in serene town of Spring Lake, New Jersey. Only an hour from bustle of New York City, solitude and beautiful beaches await in this quaint seaside getaway. On way to beach, I spotted ducks, swans, and geese crossing street to nearby lake. When my friend and I arrived to quaint 1882 Queen Anne Victorian, we admired lovely pink flowers leading to romantic inn. Rich magenta and soft gray hues on verandah beckoned us to relax in comfortable rocking chairs. Inside, an inviting foyer and living room made this 3-story inn quite homey. The Victoria House is on Historic Inns registry and boasts original features — decorative, white tin ceiling tiles and spectacular, colorful stained glass windows.
| | All Aboard The Gambling Train in Laughlin NevadaWritten by Kim and Don Tatera
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