Long Beach Island provides a sampler of sweet things to come this February

PRLog (Press Release) - Jan. 2, 2013 - The Long Beach Island Region will be layered with chocolate covered specials for all to enjoy. With dozens of businesses offering some love February 9-18,  Long Beach Island Region will once again play host to the popular winter event Chocolate Week,. The Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce tourism arm Long Beach Island Region DMO has been playing cupid with specials, discounts and deals to encourage Valentine’s Day romantic getaways, unique family winter breaks or President Day

Some long time favorites are back such as vacation rental open houses which are complimented by chocolate kisses, Chocolate Cooking Class Weekend at Minerva’s Bed and Breakfast by the Sea,  free fudge demos and sampling at Country Kettle Fudge and Chocolate Turtles at the Chocolate Week Science Saturday hosted by the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences. Some new and exciting twists this year is complementary Hot Cocoa Chocolate Bar for guests checking into the Engleside Inn, chocolate dessert at Pinzimino Tratoria, and Tuckerton Seaport Cupid’s Chocolate Covered Arrow Murder Mystery Dinner Show. Check for dates and details

Start planning your 2013, with confidence that LBI  Region is ready and waiting post Sandy; while treating yourself and the ones you love to a little something special. Classes, discounts and events are being added daily, so follow LBI Region on facebook or check out chocolate week updates at www.visitLBIRegion.com. The Southern Ocean County Chamber Visitor Center is open year round at 265 West Ninth Street in Ship Bottom or contact them by phone at 609 494 7211.