If you are looking for lodging, you may want to consider staying at a Bed and Breakfast – a B & B for short. You will likely find the amenities similar to a 4 star hotel, and the price the same or lower than a typical hotel. The atmosphere at a B & B is usually quaint and charming, and probably run by a local family that can provide local information for your visit. Best of all, your stay will be unique.
Many B & B’s are renovated historical buildings with modern conveniences such as wi-fi internet access, cable TV, private baths, jetted tubs, and comfortable beds. You can always count on immaculate housekeeping! This is a gigantic step up from the typical roadside motel and on par with a nice hotel, but with far more character. The meals are home cooked and typically better than any hotel buffet. Unique, yummy specialty items are often on the menu.
Most B & B’s are family owned and operated, so your visit helps to support a local family. The local connection can be invaluable. Your hosts will know which restaurants are best, what sights to see, things that are happening in town, etc. There will usually be other guests staying in the house. It can be interesting getting to know them. And if you require anything special, say an auto mechanic or a doctor, you can rest assured that you will be getting in touch with the right person. In addition to a fantastic breakfast, some B & B’s offer happy hour fare – wine & cheese on the patio, for example.
These days, many hotels are virtually indistinguishable from one another. A visit to a B & B is guaranteed to be a departure from the homogeneous corporate lodging experience. You can find B & B’s in just about any town. Try one on your next vacation!