I've interviewed enough innkeepers to know that none of us have enough free time. And when we do get away, it seems most of us want to get far, far away from any hint of a B&B. But I just got back from Amelia Island in Florida where, on assignment for VISIT FLORIDA, I stayed at the Hoyt House in Fernandina Beach. It was a wonderful experience and a good lesson for me. Although running an inn can run you down, when you stay at a B&B the wheels start turning as you spot new and interesting ideas on cooking, hospitality, and smart ways to run your business. Myrta and Deborah are doing it right and small touches (like providing a take-home Ziploc bag for unused soap) are educational fringe benefits that come with a calming evening.

If you believe that inns are only found in the countryside, BedandBreakfast.com found ten that provided an inn experience in the heart of some of the world's major cities. If you're about to head to an urban environment but want to break a link in the chain, consider some of the inns they chose in the feature about the world's Top 10 Urban Inns 2011-2012.

When Fran Ambroselli's Finger Lakes region B&B burned down, it took a few years to collect her thoughts, collect insurance, and start again. But she shows that if you have a passion for innkeeping, not even a devastating fire can keep you away. You can read her story at Meet the Innkeeper: Fran Ambroselli.

I think it's almost impossible to truly determine the best breakfasts at inns around the world, but the folks at BedandBreakfast.com have given it their all through a readers-selected review of great recipes. You'll find the whole story -- and links to inns and recipes -- at B&B.com Names USA's Best Breakfasts.