Thursday, June 10, 2010

Welcome home!

Welcome to my home! As any Bed and Breakfast traveler knows, these are the words a Best Local Bed and Breakfast owner lives by. They treat you like family and make you feel like you are home, while providing you with the ultimate in service, comfort and information to make your stay, a memory.

A little background is in order:

A bed and breakfast is generally know as a private home where a guest is provided a place to stay for a night. In some cases, the bathroom provided for the guest is shared with the family or another guest. Breakfast is usually included with the price of the room.

WOW! Bed and Breakfasts have come along way! The majority of guests now expect a private bathroom included in the room. Hence the term, "en suite."

The term "Bed and Breakfast" originates from the United Kingdom, but is now used across the world for this thriving sector of the travel industry. In the Unites States and elsewhere, BnB and Inns compete with hotels, motels, vacation rentals and other lodging alternatives. The competitive advantage that a BnB has over all other accommodation options is clearly personal service. Guests who chose to stay at a Bed and Breakfast are treated as family (or better than family, as some could argue).

Bed and Breakfast innkeepers are local experts and help their guests to skip the tourist traps and truly enjoy the best of their respective area. BnB innkeepers can help you find things like the hiking trail with the sublime scenic views, the antique shop with the best selection, the family-run restaurant with unrivaled local fare, the neighborhood place to rent bicycles, the list is endless. My favorite experiences are from those innkeepers who have a personal story or two, regarding the area in which they operate.

With this advice that surpasses that of a concierge at even the priciest luxury hotel, a quality Bed and Breakfast can be found to match any traveler's budget. Deals often vary by season, and most locations have a selection of BnB inns in all price ranges.

Again, welcome to Best Local Bed and Breakfast!

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