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Elizabeth's Bed & Breakfasts Blog July 2008 Archive

By Elizabeth Arneson, About.com Guide to Bed & Breakfasts since 1997

Top 5 Bed and Breakfasts for Book Lovers

Thursday July 31, 2008
When you need a truly relaxing vacation, bed and breakfasts can provide exactly what you're looking for. And when your definition of relaxing includes plenty of time to read books, ... Read More

Marietta, Pennsylvania B&Bs - Amish Country

Tuesday July 29, 2008
The quaint town of Marietta, Pennsylvania developed as a river community, prospering from the 1820s through the early 1900s as a result of its proximity to the Pennsylvania Canal and ... Read More

How Much Can You Make Running a B&B?

Sunday July 27, 2008
Many aspiring innkeepers say the financial benefits are one of the reasons they want to open a bed and breakfast. But it's probably not realistic to expect to earn your ... Read More

Luxury Bed and Breakfast Resorts

Friday July 25, 2008
Sometimes, it's wonderful to dream of luxurious getaways -- even if it's not very likely that you'll be able to afford one anytime soon. All of the B&Bs featured in ... Read More

Before You Buy a Bed and Breakfast

Monday July 21, 2008
Dreaming of life as an innkeeper can be fun, but buying a bed and breakfast is a big commitment. In fact, it's usually a much bigger commitment than buying your ... Read More

Homespun Farm - More Than 200 Years Old

Saturday July 19, 2008
The 260-year-old Connecticut home now called Homespun Farm has only one doorknob inside. Innkeeper Kate Bauer tells how the building which would become her bed and breakfast called out to ... Read More

Blue Belle Inn - St. Ansgar, Iowa

Tuesday July 15, 2008
Sherrie Hansen, innkeeper at Blue Belle Inn Bed and Breakfast, says her inn draws visitors because of the laid-back atmosphere of St. Ansgar, Iowa, the town she calls home. The ... Read More

Jacob Hill Farm - More Than 200 Years Old

Sunday July 13, 2008
In 1991, Bill and Eleonora Rezek purchased the property which would become the Jacob Hill Farm Bed and Breakfast Inn in Providence, Rhode Island. But it took four years before ... Read More

Pittsburgh Bed and Breakfasts

Friday July 11, 2008
If you still think "steel town" when someone mentions Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, it's time to think again. Pittsburgh is a vibrant, active city with many parks and cultural attractions -- and ... Read More

Do Innkeepers Make a Profit?

Tuesday July 8, 2008
Can you make a real profit by running a B&B? That's one of the most common questions asked by aspiring innkeepers, and it is one that has been answered in ... Read More

Bed and Breakfasts in Brooklyn

Sunday July 6, 2008
New York City's Brooklyn Borough may not seem the most likely place to find gorgeous bed and breakfasts. But tucked away in the heart of Brooklyn are dozens of terrific ... Read More

Being a Good B&B Host

Wednesday July 2, 2008
One key ingredient in running a successful bed and breakfast is the ability to get along with all types of people who stay at your inn. When you operate a ... Read More
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