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Bed and Breakfasts: Room and Board on the Road

According to the Professional Association of Innkeepers International, there were more than 20,000 bed and breakfasts operating in the United States in 2006. So you're hardly alone in thinking that a bed and breakfast might be a nice alternative to a bland hotel or roadside tourist trap. Whether you're planning a couples getaway, a family vacation, a trip for your boss, or a quick stop en route to a final destination, the Web sites we've found will help you discover the possibilities.

Bed and Breakfasts Basics

A visit to a bed and breakfast offers a more intimate type of lodging, with uniquely decorated ... read more »

Evaluating bed and breakfast quality

A B&B's Web site is not necessarily the best indication of its quality or character, but there ... read more »

Bed and breakfasts by state

Each U.S. state has dozens (sometimes hundreds) of bed-and-breakfasts from which to choose. Below ... read more »

International bed and breakfasts

Bed and breakfasts have European roots, but are found all over the world. Peruse the sites in this ... read more »

Historic bed and breakfasts

While many innkeepers try to create a traditional ambiance and old world charm, authentic B&Bs ... read more »

Bed and breakfast cuisine

Bed and breakfasts are notorious for their scrumptious AM offerings, and our Picks will point you to a mouth-watering compilation of recipes you can expect to find at inns around the world.

Dulcinea's Insight

  • Some B&B owners post their breakfast recipes online for guests to enjoy back at home. You can also e-mail the owners for a recipe; unless it's a top-secret family formula, they will most likely be happy to oblige.
  • As is evident by the name, most B&Bs offer breakfast with each overnight stay. Many places offer two breakfasts, one for early risers and one for everyone else. Breakfast is usually served buffet-style and occasionally the meal is sit-down. Check the Web site of the B&B you plan to visit for meal times and a breakfast menu.
  • Vegetarians interested in visiting a bed and breakfast should e-mail the innkeeper ahead of time to give them a heads up. Most B&Bs have a plethora of recipes from which to draw and finding veggie dishes should not be a problem. Check out the Web sites listed under this guide's "What if I need special accommodations?" section.
  • Innkeepers sometimes invite their guests to make special meal requests. If you find this to be true with your B&B, visit their Web site to submit an online request form, or shoot them a quick e-mail request before you arrive.
  • The Cooking News delivers a tempting article on recipes for best B&B breakfasts. How does Crème Brule French Toast sound?

Dulcinea's Picks

Bed and Breakfast Inns Online offers one of the most impressive B&B recipe collections on the Internet. You can find hundreds of meals on this colorful site, many of which you just might be served during your stay. This site also provides links to complete cookbooks by innkeepers.
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Better Bed and Breakfasts is a big fan of the morning meal. This Web site is devoted to the favorite breakfasts of innkeepers nationwide. Click on a particular section to see dozens of recipes, each one linked to the B&B from which it was created. You'll find Buttermilk Pancakes in Lancaster, Potato Strata in Asheville, and Tropical Breeze Cake in Key West.
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The International Bed and Breakfast Pages offers a collection of innkeeper recipes and categorizes them by food genre. Browsing these traditional bed and breakfast recipes can give you a good idea of what to expect on your visit.
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Inn Recipes boasts that it's "the most delicious Web site on the Internet." Their database of recipes is composed of hundreds of dishes sent in by B&B owners everywhere. This site is categorized by the type of meal and then alphabetized within each category.
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Pamela Lanier 's well-known site for domestic and international B&B booking has a nice section for foodies as well. Browse her recipes page for everything from main dishes to condiments, and sign up for Lanier's B&B newsletter for featured recipes delivered to your inbox.
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What if I need special accommodations?

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