The Beacon House Inn Bed & Breakfast is pleased and excited to announce that we have been awarded Trip Advisor’s Certificate of Excellence 2012! We would like to sincerely thank each and every guest who took the time to review the property – your opinions were heard! Check our our reviews here! And here is the offical press release: THE BEACON HOUSE INN BED & BREAKFAST EARNS 2012 TRIPADVISOR CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE Honored as a Highly Rated Bed & Breakfast as Reviewed by Travelers on the World’s Largest Travel Site Carolina Beach, NC – June 8, 2012 – The Beacon House Inn Bed & Breakfast today announced that it has received a TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence award. The accolade, which honors hospitality excellence, is given only to establishments that consistently achieve outstanding traveler reviews on TripAdvisor, and is extended to qualifying businesses worldwide. Approximately 10 percent of accommodations listed on TripAdvisor receive this prestigious award. To qualify for the Certificate of Excellence, businesses must maintain an overall rating of four or higher, out of a possible five, as reviewed by travelers on TripAdvisor. Additional criteria include the volume of reviews received within the last 12 months. SUGGESTED QUOTE: “The Beacon House Inn Bed & Breakfast is very pleased to receive a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence,” said Noah & Charlotte Gunnell, Innkeepers at the Beacon House Inn Bed & Breakfast. “We strive to offer our guests a memorable and relaxing beach vacation, and this award is evidence that all of our efforts are translating into positive feedback! Thank you to everyone who took the time to review the property on TripAdvisor.” “TripAdvisor is pleased to honor exceptional businesses for consistent excellence, as reviewed by travelers on the site,” said Christine Petersen, president of TripAdvisor for Business. “The Certificate of Excellence award gives highly rated establishments around the world the recognition they deserve. From exceptional accommodations in Beijing to remarkable restaurants in Boston, we want to applaud these businesses for offering TripAdvisor travelers a great customer experience.” About The Beacon House Inn Bed & Breakfast: The Beacon House Inn in Carolina Beach, NC is a reminder of days gone by; this original 1950s Boarding House is now a beach lover’s bed and breakfast destination. The Inn has been updated with modern day comforts, with much of the original charm left throughout. The walls are lined with vintage photographs and memorabilia, and the comfortable décor is meant to be enjoyed! We won’t try to take you back in time, but rather remind you of when life was simpler with hopes that this will inspire a very relaxing stay at the Inn. Leave the frenzy behind, curl up on the couch, or relax on one of the verandas, while embracing the need to do nothing – or everything – it’s really your choice! In addition to friendly, hospitable service, enjoy a full breakfast each morning of your stay, comfortable beds, quality linens, military discounts, romance and spa packages and planning for your special events are also available. —- About TripAdvisor TripAdvisor® is the world’s largest travel site, enabling travelers to plan and have the perfect trip. TripAdvisor offers trusted advice from real travelers and a wide variety of travel choices and planning features with seamless links to booking tools. TripAdvisor-branded sites make up the largest travel community in the world, with more than 50 million unique monthly visitors*, and over 60 million reviews and opinions. The sites operate in 30 countries worldwide, including China under daodao.com. TripAdvisor also includes TripAdvisor for Business, a dedicated division that provides the tourism industry access to TripAdvisor’s millions of monthly visitors. TripAdvisor, Inc. (NASDAQ: TRIP) manages and operates websites under 19 other travel media brands, and together the sites attract more than 69 million unique monthly visitors**. TripAdvisor’s travel media brands include www.airfarewatchdog.com, www.bookingbuddy.com, www.cruisecritic.com, www.everytrail.com, www.familyvacationcritic.com, www.flipkey.com, www.holidaylettings.co.uk, www.holidaywatchdog.com, www.independenttraveler.com, www.onetime.com, www.seatguru.com, www.sniqueaway.com, www.smartertravel.com, www.tingo.com, www.travel-library.com, www.travelpod.com, www.virtualtourist.com, www.whereivebeen.com, and www.kuxun.cn. *Source: comScore Media Metrix for TripAdvisor Sites, Worldwide, January 2012 **Source: comScore Media Metrix for TripAdvisor Inc. and its subsidiaries, Worldwide, January 2012 ©2012 TripAdvisor, Inc. All rights reserved. SOURCE TripAdvisor ###
