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Elizabeth's Bed & Breakfasts Blog September 2008 Archive

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

Top 10 Myths About Bed and Breakfasts

Monday September 29, 2008
One of the best things about staying at B&Bs is that each one is unique. But almost all of today's B&Bs have on thing in common: They're run by professional, ... Read More

Castle Bed and Breakfasts

Saturday September 27, 2008
Spending the night in a castle is a romantic dream -- and you can do it on your next vacation. The innkeepers at these castle bed and breakfasts in the ... Read More

Poppies Bed and Breakfast - Queensland, Australia

Thursday September 25, 2008
Queensland is in northeast Australia, home to the cities of Brisbane and Cairns. Mooloolah (a name which means "black snake" in aboriginal) is generally described as a peaceful, rural town ... Read More

The World's Most Unique Bed and Breakfasts

Tuesday September 23, 2008
Every bed and breakfast has a special charm, something that sets it apart from all other B&Bs (for better or, occasionally, worse). But from time to time, you run across ... Read More

Dr. Dodson House - More Than 200 Years Old

Sunday September 21, 2008
The Federal-style red brick home known as Dr. Dodson House in St. Michaels, Maryland, was built in 1799 by Samuel Harrison, the bachelor son in a shipbuilding family. After the ... Read More

Jailhouse Bed and Breakfasts

Friday September 19, 2008
Spending the night in prison isn't what most people would consider a romantic getaway, but the innkeepers at these jailhouse bed and breakfasts are trying to change that. Each offers ... Read More

Peregrine Pointe Bed and Breakfast - Rapid City, South Dakota

Wednesday September 17, 2008
My husband and I had a great experience when we stayed at Peregrine Pointe Bed and Breakfast outside Rapid City, South Dakota. The B&B is fantastic, the innkeepers are friendly ... Read More

Best Books for Aspiring Innkeepers

Monday September 15, 2008
Becoming an innkeeper is a dream shared by many people. But it's not simple, and you need to do a lot of homework before welcoming your first guest. These books ... Read More

Boat and Breakfasts - Unique Getaway

Saturday September 13, 2008
Few things are as romantic as watching a sunrise or sunset while listening to the gentle lapping of waves and breathing fresh ocean air. You can have all this and ... Read More

Best Bed and Breakfasts for Eco-Tours

Tuesday September 9, 2008
Many bed and breakfasts describe themselves as "eco-friendly" or "environmentally conscious," and many of them really are. The inns on my list of the best bed and breakfasts for eco-tours, ... Read More

La Torretta Bianca - San Benedetto del Tronto, Italy

Sunday September 7, 2008
San Benedetto del Tronto is a small town in central Italy, located on the country's east cost directly on the Adriatic Sea in the Marche Region. La Torretta Bianca (The ... Read More

Treehouse Accommodations

Friday September 5, 2008
If you think treehouses are just for children, think again. Some of these treehouse accommodations are fairly primitive, but others border on luxurious. For example, the 5-Day Treehouse Stay near ... Read More

Visiting Williamsburg, Virginia

Wednesday September 3, 2008
Williamsburg, Virginia, and its sister cities of Jamestown and Yorktown are an American history lover's paradise. There are many bed and breakfasts within walking distance of Colonial Williamsburg. For visitors ... Read More
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