“Shhh! Stimulus Packages that Hotels Don’t Want You to Know About”

When it comes to hospitality, bed and breakfasts have a reputable history of opening their doors to tourists and guests with open arms.  Today’s B&Bs continue to warmly welcome their guests and differ from hotel establishments by offering guests more than just a place to sleep. We call it G&G (good value and a great experience).  No matter how short your stay is at a B&B, the combination of value and experience will have you feeling as if you’ve indulged and treated yourself to an ultimate getaway.  Now that’s a real deal!

One of a Kind – B&Bs are unique.  Since no two bed & breakfasts are the same, they each offer special experiences that no standard hotel can offer.  Innkeepers also add a personal touch with the rooms that they decorate, food that they serve and diverse locations around the world.

Best Bet: Fountainview Mansion in Auburn, Alabama is as grand as it is intimate.  Sitting at the top of the hill, the Mansion evokes the glamour of an English country home.  Each room has a personality of its own and is filled with worldly antiques and objects d’arte.

Worth Your Buck – Whether you’re on holiday, business or on a family vacation, traveling expenses can add up.  B&Bs are cost effective and generally charge less than hotels when you take into account all that you get.  Remember breakfast is usually included and innkeepers know the best values for attractions. 

Best Bet:  Old Yacht Club Inn in Santa Barbara, California is one block away from East Beach.  The inn provides beach chairs, towels and bikes.  Gourmet breakfast and a hosted social hour in the evening with wine and cookies are served daily. 

On the House – Don’t forget the amenities and special perks offered at bed & breakfasts.  Complimentary wireless internet, cable TV, free parking and complimentary snacks like hors d’oeuvres, cheese and wine put hotel mini bars to shame. 

Best Bet: 1870 Wedgwood Inn of New Hope in New Hope, Pennsylvania makes it hard for you to leave with access to free internet, afternoon tea, welcoming refreshments and home baked goods served all day long.  Breakfast is also served anywhere you want, be it in bed or on the porch. 

Food for Thought - It’s not called bed and breakfast for nothing.  Gourmet breakfasts at B&Bs are often made from scratch using the freshest ingredients, local produce and innovative creations from award winning chefs.  Whether it’s a hot savory meal, homemade baked goods or an original egg dish, something good is always cooking. 

Best Bet: Casa Laguna Inn & Spa in Laguna Beach, California makes getting up an enjoyable experience.  The two-time medal winner of the Inn-Credible Breakfast Cook-Off follows the “100 mile rule,” and only uses ingredients that are grown or caught within 100 miles of Laguna Beach. 

Things to Do – Bed & breakfast guests can easily cross off items on their wish list with an array of activities and options that bed and breakfasts offer.  There’s a special package for just about anything and anyone ranging from: wine making, cooking courses, music lessons, art classes, massages, golf, etc. 

Best Bet: Inn on the Alameda in Santa Fe, New Mexico offers a tasty special with “Muy Sabrosa Cooking School.” Culinary lovers can engage with expert chefs and learn the secrets to fine southwestern cuisine.  The special also include afternoon wine and cheese and a continental breakfast.

For a complete listing of Bed & Breakfast worldwide, log onto www.bnbfinder.com and find your perfect reason to stay and check out the Specials section. 

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