If you like shopping, you're going to love this brand new package that Anna Marie came up with for our visitors during the cooler months. In fact, Anna Marie's enthusiasm about this package is pretty contagious, and even I am excited about it (and I am definitely not a shopper).

So what is it? Come stay at The Queen Victoria mid- week (arriving Sunday through Wednesday) for two nights and we'll give you $100 in shopping vouchers that can be used in any of 14 different stores in Cape May. That means two nights in a Luxury Suite (double occupancy) and a Cape May shopping spree for $350.

Now don't let the name throw you. We named this package as we did because we know that girlfriends and sisters and women in general love to come to Cape May to shop. We're not limiting this to the ladies though! This special is certainly available for all guests, including individuals travelling alone, couples, etc. If you like to shop, we've got you covered.

Something new and exciting is coming to Cape May this March that music lovers will not want to miss! Singers and Song Writers are converging on Cape May this March for a weekend of music, workshops and fun.

This March 7-8 there will be literally dozens of perfomers showcasing their talents in 12 stages all over town, with over 125 showcase performances all together. Cape May has never seen an event quite like this one, though it is reminiscent of the Jazz Festival. Whether you are a music professional or just a lover of music of all kinds, make you plans to come to Cape May this March for "Singer Songwriter Cape May". I suggest you stay at The Queen Victoria!

Yes, it is that time again. It seems there are no end to the mysteries in Cape May requiring our favorite super sleuth Sherlock Holmes' expertise. Of course, as good as he is, he needs a little help. He needs YOU!

The Sherlock Holmes Cape May mystery weekends are without a doubt two of the best weekends of the year in Cape May. Every March and November Sherlock, Watson, and a great cast of other Victorian characters team up to solve some vexing mystery right here in little old Cape May. The event includes a stage performance, a house tour, audience participation, and cash (really) prizes for various things like best costume, best solution to the mystery and "most clueless". I know that latter won't be you.

You don't really need an excuse to visit Cape May, but you can use this one anyway. And while you're here, check out some of the Singer Songwriter performances. This is really an amazing weekend this year!

It may be hard to believe, but Spring is on the way. I don't know about where you live, but we've been getting teased all Winter by Spring with some nice mild weather. In fact, we've got pansies that look pretty happy in the garden and the daffodils are starting to bloom (they're a little confused). Anyway, Spring IS about to return and we're ready for it in Cape May.

If you've never visited Cape May as it comes bursting back to life, then you really need to consider it. Cape May's annual Spring Festival really is a wonderful event that you don't want to miss. Besides being beautiful, there are TONS of things going on during the Spring Festival, including an antique show, a chef's dine-around (lots of fun), a craft show, murder mystery luncheons and dinners, vintage dancing, and more tours than I could list here without putting you to sleep.

Yes, MORE music. It is all about the music this year, obviously. Of course, the Cape May Jazz festival is a proud tradition that speaks for itself.

This spring the Cape May Jazz Festival proudly presents many of the finest "young lions" in jazz today. As a natural successor to the 28th Festival "Favorites Return", the "Next Wave" features an elite up-and- coming new breed of artists: cutting edge musicians across many jazz genres, each honoring the legendary players who came before. This is a must attend weekend for any jazz lover with roots in the past, and an ear towards the future!

Yeah, I clipped that quote directly from their site.

Anyway, I was amazed to see that the Rippingtons, one of the hottest Jazz bands in the last couple of decades is one of the featured acts this year. Cape May is big time!

Call us soon to reserve your room. We're not full yet, but the rooms are going fast!

OK, so all we do in Cape May is eat and listen to music. I admit it. Well, we do shop (at least some of us do), but I can't imagine a more enjoyable way to spend time when I get right down to it. Every May the Mid Atlantic Center for the Arts (MAC) presents the Cape May Music Festival. Once again, it should be a wonderful experience!

This festival is a little different than the others I've been discussing though. First of all, it spans several weeks, so you don't have to get all of your music in one weekend. The music tends to be a little more on the classical side, though the festival always includes other genres of music as well. In fact, in keeping with tradition the festival will be kicked off on May 18th by a Celtic band called "Road to the Isles", featuring Pipe and fiddle music, dance and folksong traditions of Scotland and Ireland. A classic sure, but not classical music. The band featured in the picture is called Shtreiml, which is a high octand Klezmer group led by harmonica maestro Jason Rosenblatt.

I know you'll want to make the festival part of your Late May, early June visit, so plan on attending a show or two while you're here. If you haven't planned your trip yet, then you obviously need to start working on that soon!

Lots of you have already taken advantage of the great specials we're running this winter & spring. In addition to the "Girlfriend Getaway" that I've already mentioned, we're once again offering the "Gift of Romance", "Two for Two", "Gourmet Getaway", and "Winter Weekend MADness".

The Gourmet Getway, Two for Two, Girlfriend Getaway, and Winter Weekend MADness run through April, while the Gift of Romance runs into June (but is not available in Jan, Feb & Mar). All except the "Winter Weekend MADness are weeknight specials, including Sunday evening.

All four of these specials are GREAT deals. Call us today to find out how you can visit The Queen Victoria and Cape May in a very fun and economical way!

• Cape May Wine School "South African wines" Feb 24
• Singer Songwriter Cape May Mar 7-8
• Sherlock Holmes Mystery Weekend Mar 7-8
• Cape May Wine School "Left Coast Wines" Mar 30
• Cape May Jazz Festival April 18-20
• Spring Festival April 25 thru May 4
• Cape May Music Festival May 18 thru June 15
• Cape May Stage re-opens May 21