More bed and breakfasts are reaching out to male travelers with football-themed weekends and other special offers, according to a recent article in The New York Times. "The focus on men is partly an outgrowth of a larger movement in the bed-and-breakfast industry to shake certain stereotypes," according to the article. One innkeeper told the newspaper that even if men don't decide to book a specific package, "its existence helps potential male clients feel they could be comfortable staying at the inn."
Have you gone to a bed and breakfast because of a special package intended to attract male travelers? Or do you or your husband or boyfriend avoid B&Bs because they feel too feminine? Please share your memories in our discussion forum or by clicking on "comments" below.
Travelers can find wonderful and unique B&Bs all across the southwest United States. Among my picks for the most unique bed and breakfasts in the southwest U.S. are a cave, a monastery and a trio of castle getaways.
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There are many great destinations in the midwest United States, and any trip can be made better by a stay in a unique inn. Among my picks for the most unique bed and breakfasts in the midwest U.S. are a lighthouse, a pair of castles, an 1869 jail, and a treehouse.
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2009 was a tough year for some bed and breakfasts, as the poor economy took a heavy toll on many tourism-related businesses. One thread in our discussion forum mentions four Florida inns that closed this year, along with two in New Hampshire. One B&B in Jacksonville, Florida, recently held a sale of all its inventory before closing, with a portion of the proceeds going to a local charity.
There are dozens, if not hundreds, of similar stories around the world. Do you know of a great B&B that had to close its doors this year? Please share your memories in our forum or by clicking on "comments" below.
