In praise of Bed and Breakfasts

So, you and your Honey want to take a romantic weekend away from home, and you want to stay at some place nicer than the local Budgetel....

You could go on Hotwire or Expedia to find the rare deal on a four star hotel. You could call a travel agent and ask them to find you something. Or, you could look into the local Bed and Breakfasts.

I used to think that Bed and Breakfasts were the most pricy option, but I've been proven wrong. It's true that some B&Bs are more expensive than the area's hotels, but not always. You can often find out of the way B&Bs that are just as nice, but significantly cheaper than a hotel.

Brent and I are planning on spending a night away in a few weeks. All the local hotels were over $100 (some by a lot). We searched for a Bed and Breakfast and found one for only $90. Then when we called for our reservation, we found that they were running an Anniversary special, and it was only $70! And, we are getting a more personal and friendly staff, a beautiful (non-cookie cutter) room, and a full and elegant breakfast - for less than what we would pay for a hotel.

It may not be the best option for all your vacations, but remember to keep it in mind when you plan your next get-away.