Sweet Thoughts of summer? Long Beach Island Region Chocolate Week adds new flavor to Jersey Shore

Jan. 6, 2009 - PRLog -- Keeping the focus on simple pleasures that tie in with Valentine’s Day and mid winter escapes,  a series of special promotions, offers and classes are being planned through local businesses and organizations to create sweet deals throughout the Long Beach Island Region of the Jersey Shore from Barnegat, Long Beach Island, Stafford and Tuckerton and Little Egg Harbor.

This popular summer resort is even more inviting over the winter, with fabulous lodging deals, including bringing your furry valentine down for a local inn’s pet stays free offer, chocolate wine pairing dinner at a trendy hotel and chocolate cooking classes for every level of expertise. This has traditionally been a popular summer home rental scouting weekend, which has been considerably sweetened by real estate agents offering hot chocolate, chocolate houses and decadent deserts while browsing through available listings. Please visit http://www.discoversouthernocean.com/visit/ChocolateWeek.asp to view all the available programs and discounts. Chocolate Week has been created to positively promote the region, expand off season business and attract new summer vacationers. By partnering with local organizations such as branches of the Ocean County library system. Chocolate Week hopes to retain local consumers to stay close to home during this holiday break and even consider inviting family and friends to take part as well.

For more information contact Lori Pepenella at the Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce 609 494 7211 x101.

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