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Elizabeth's Bed & Breakfasts Blog November 2008 Archive

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

Sleep in a Yurt - Cedar House Inn & Yurts in Georgia

Sunday November 30, 2008
Have you ever slept in a yurt? Probably not, but a visit to the mountains of Georgia can change that. (Yurts, first developed in Mongolia more than 2,000 years ago, ... Read More

Silver Thatch Inn - More Than 200 Years Old

Friday November 28, 2008
The original building at the Silver Thatch Inn in Charlottesville, Virginia, was constructed on 300 acres in 1780 by Hessian mercenaries captured during the Battle of Saratoga in New York ... Read More

The Reality of Starting a Bed and Breakfast

Wednesday November 26, 2008
Many people wake up one day and think, "Let's open a bed and breakfast! It will be fun to entertain guests in our home. We cook and clean ... we ... Read More

Jackson House Bed and Breakfast - Railroad, Pennsylvania

Monday November 24, 2008
Jackson House Bed and Breakfast in Railroad, Pennsylvania, was built as a hotel in 1859 to serve a railroad company. Today, innkeepers Jean and George Becker welcome visitors to their ... Read More

Writing a B&B Business Plan

Saturday November 22, 2008
A thorough business plan will help you prepare for the life of an innkeeper, hopefully making it an enjoyable and profitable life. Since everyone in your family will have to live ... Read More

Caribbean Bed and Breakfasts

Thursday November 20, 2008
The Caribbean -- which includes the Bahamas, the Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Jamaica, Aruba and other terrific getaways -- is a wonderfully romantic destination. If you head to the ... Read More

Thomas Shepherd Inn - Shepherdstown, West Virginia

Tuesday November 18, 2008
Thomas Shepherd Inn in Shepherdstown, West Virginia, was originally designed to be a parsonage in 1868. Over time, it became a doctor's residence and office and then in 1983 it ... Read More

Romantic New England Bed and Breakfasts

Sunday November 16, 2008
The New England states are home to some of the most romantic bed and breakfasts in the world. Whether you're planning a romantic escape or just dreaming, this photo gallery ... Read More

Bed and Breakfasts in the Falkland Islands

Friday November 14, 2008
The Falkland Islands, about 300 miles east of the coast of Argentina, are one of the most remote destinations on earth. Found in the South Atlantic Ocean near the southernmost ... Read More

Searching for a Perfect B&B

Wednesday November 12, 2008
Kurt and Enid Scadden wanted to run a bed and breakfast, and they traveled to various countries before deciding on one. According to a report in the Fort Mill (South ... Read More

Railroad B&B Reviewed in Newspaper

Tuesday November 11, 2008
The Whistle Stop Inn Bed and Breakfast in New York Mills, Minnesota (which is featured in our article about railroad bed and breakfasts) was recently reviewed by a writer for ... Read More

Patriot House in Annville, PA, Honored

Monday November 10, 2008
The owners of the Patriot House in Annville, Pennsylvania, recently received Friends of Old Annville's Historic Building Award for their efforts in restoring the John Saylor home (which is now ... Read More

B&B Part of Green Business Alliance

Sunday November 9, 2008
The Green Rocks Inn in Ridgefield, Connecticut, is an eco-friendly bed and breakfast that recently joined a local green business alliance. According to a report in the Danbury (Connecticut) News-Times, ... Read More

Maui Bed and Breakfast Legislation Advances

Saturday November 8, 2008
Legislation to regulate bed and breakfasts on the Hawaiian island of Maui moved forward recently, according to a report in The Maui News. The Maui County Council Planning Committee approved ... Read More

More B&Bs Offering Frequent-Stay Rewards

Friday November 7, 2008
More bed and breakfasts are offering rewards, typically free nights or discounts, to travelers who stay with them frequently, according to a recent article in USA Today. The programs are ... Read More

Best Resources for Bed and Breakfast Newbies

Wednesday November 5, 2008
If you've never stayed at a bed and breakfast, it can seem a little intimidating. But I've found that B&Bs can provide the absolute best accommodations for a relaxing or ... Read More

Inn at Richmond - More Than 200 Years Old

Monday November 3, 2008
Part of the Berkshires, sometimes referred to as "America's premier cultural resort," Richmond, Massachusetts, is not far from a lot of things. And if you're interested in historic accommodations, the ... Read More

Lighthouse Bed and Breakfasts

Saturday November 1, 2008
Lighthouses conjure a certain romantic era, the comforting feeling of a time gone by when life was simpler and more peaceful. The lighthouses listed here are open to the public ... Read More
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