Friday, June 14, 2013

All About Bed and Breakfasts

By Darlene Tolman


One concern when going out of town is housing. The most popular place of housing are hotels. However, those who are on a strict budget may decide to veer away from this norm. There are lots of pleasant, more affordable lodging options offered, including inns, motels, backpacker's lounges or even bed and breakfasts.

Different from hotels, bed and breakfasts, better referred to as B&B s, are in truth private residences rather than commercial properties. For this reason, they only generally have around 10 bedrooms at the most instead of the hundreds that hotels have. The property owners, who live on-site, usually mingle with the lodgers and tell them local guidelines and secrets. Many would even say that this is safer than a hotel because you have trusted people to look after you. Because a b and b is actually somebody's home, there is a more homey and comfortable feel when staying there instead of when booking a hotel. You may even have the feeling that you are just at home. They only usually offer overnight stays and morning meals. All other meals could only be found in other places.

Generally, bed and breakfasts are never the main cause as to why people visit a certain area. However, thanks to the phenomenal services that some B&B s provide, this is gradually changing. In order to find a good B&B, the first thing you must check out is the venue. Make sure that the community is safe and that it is readily accessible to public transportation and attractions. B&B procedures and guidelines vary according to their owners. Some may allow pets and/or children while others do not. Make sure to check these out according to your preference. Because the booking necessities of a bed and breakfast is generally strict, it is good practice to check these out as well. A good B&B also deals with individuals' special dietary needs.

Starting a b and b would not bring you high earnings. It would generate revenues enough for you to get by but it won't make you rich. There is no promise that people would decide to stay in your place rather than hotels but you would need to spend for its maintenance either way. More bedrooms may signify additional profit during peak seasons but it also indicates more expenditures on typical days. Some only pursue this business venture for the satisfaction of serving and meeting other people.

Many people prefer to book in hotels when visiting a foreign place. However, this is not very practical, as hotels are very impersonal and a bit expensive. Luckily, people on a strict budget can choose to go to a bed and breakfast. Not only will you be received with the warm greetings of the owners but you will even be advised on the best places to pay a visit to and activities to do during your stay. However, you should make sure to take time to look for a top-notch B&B to ensure that you don't end up visiting an unpleasant one. If you adhere to the previously mentioned standards in choosing a place to stay, you will surely have a favorable experience.




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