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Elizabeth's Bed & Breakfasts Blog March 2009 Archive

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

German Design School Now B&B

Tuesday March 31, 2009
A German design school which operated in the 1920s and 1930s, and which influenced art and buildings around the world, is now open as a sort of bed and breakfast. ... Read More

Being a Good B&B Host

Monday March 30, 2009
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

Tattoo Artist Envisions Bed and Breakfast

Sunday March 29, 2009
Paul Booth, a tattoo artist described in a recent feature on Forbes.com as "Tattooing's King Of Creepy," may someday greet you as the innkeeper of a bed and breakfast. According ... Read More

Luxury Bed and Breakfast Resorts

Saturday March 28, 2009
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

The Wheeler Mansion in Chicago

Thursday March 26, 2009
One of the last of the South Side mansions that survived the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, The Wheeler Mansion in Chicago, Illinois, is a Queen Anne, Second Empire-style home ... Read More

Before You Buy a Bed and Breakfast

Tuesday March 24, 2009
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

DesBarres Manor Inn in Nova Scotia, Canada

Sunday March 22, 2009
The romantic seacoast village of Guysborough, Nova Scotia, is about 10 and a half hours northeast of Portland, Maine, and about three hours and 15 minutes north of Halifax, Nova ... Read More

What Is a Bed and Breakfast?

Friday March 20, 2009
So exactly what is a bed and breakfast? A bed and breakfast is generally known as a private home where a guest is provided a place to stay for the ... Read More

Wilson House Bed and Breakfast in Baltimore

Wednesday March 18, 2009
I booked a room at the Wilson House Bed and Breakfast in Baltimore, Maryland, for my husband, Erik, when he was attending the Bouchercon mystery convention. He said that Wilson ... Read More

Bed and Breakfasts in Door County, Wisconsin

Tuesday March 17, 2009
Door County is on a peninsula on the easternmost side of Wisconsin. It's rich in history and home to many lighthouses. Visitors can also spend time in the numerous state ... Read More

Yellow Rose Inn in Indianapolis

Saturday March 14, 2009
My husband and I felt like celebrities while guests in the extravagantly spacious and delightfully fun Ballroom Suite at the Yellow Rose Inn in Indianapolis, Indiana, our only stay to ... Read More

Do Innkeepers Make a Profit?

Thursday March 12, 2009
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

Mnandi Lodge in Cape Town, South Africa

Tuesday March 10, 2009
Located in Bloubergrant, a northern coastal suburb of Cape Town, Mnandi Lodge provides guests with easy access to a variety of attractions in addition to the central city. Four guest ... Read More

Discussions in Our Forum

Monday March 9, 2009
Our discussion forum has been home to a number of interesting conversations lately. Innkeeper Carole Ballard of the Thurston House in Maitland, Florida (not far from Orlando) does a great ... Read More

How To Make a Getaway Romantic

Sunday March 8, 2009
Romantic getaways don't have to take a lot of planning. These simple preparations can help you have a grand escape at a bed and breakfast, even if it only lasts ... Read More

Apple Tree Lane Bed and Breakfast in Waupaca, Wisconsin

Thursday March 5, 2009
Waupaca is a quaint resort community known for its 22 spring-fed lakes, located in central Wisconsin about 70 miles west of Green Bay. Apple Tree Lane Bed and Breakfast is ... Read More

Stonehurst Place in Atlanta

Tuesday March 3, 2009
Stonehurst Place is truly all about quality and service -- and being green. During our stay at this Atlanta bed and breakfast, my husband and I appreciated the comfy bed ... Read More
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