Want a little getaway?  Check out this Groupon deal for Erie Islands Resort & Marina in Port Clinton!  My friends stay here last winter and really enjoyed it so I just booked a stay for my husband and I.  While you’ll need to grab the deal now, you have until March 2013 to use it!  Here’s what the deal includes:

• Complimentary reception for two upon arrival with cheese and local wines
• Complimentary candlelight dinner for two on the second night at the onsite Harbor View Grille
• A room with one king-size or two queen-size beds.

There are 3 options to choose from:

• $79 for a two-night stay for two at the Inn at Spiess Harbor, valid for check-in Wednesday (up to a $379.98 value)
• $79 for a two-night stay for two at the Inn at Spiess Harbor, valid for check-in Sunday (up to a $379.98 value)
• $99 for a two-night stay for two with a getaway package at the Inn at Spiess Harbor (a $479.98 value)

Erie Islands Resort & Marina spreads across 400 idyllic acres on Lake Erie’s shores. The sprawling retreat encompasses three different types of accommodations. At the newly renovated, Victorian–style Inn at Spiess Harbor, eye-catching sculptures decorate spacious rooms outfitted with plush carpet, soft easy chairs, and huge windows overlooking a picturesque marina. Seasonal flower arrangements adorn marble vanities in the sterling bathrooms.

The fine print:
Expires Mar 27, 2013.  Travel must be completed by 3/31/13 and booked within 2 weeks. Limit 1 per couple, may buy 1 as a gift. Valid only for option purchased. Reservation required; subject to availability. Reservations must be made within two weeks of purchase. Credit card in name of guest required for reservation. Must be 21 or older to check in. Not valid on holidays. Not valid with reward points. Check-in 4pm, check-out 11am. Extra fee for additional guests, including children. Must use promotional value in 1 visit. Tax, gratuity, and resort fees not included.