This article is one of two and follows "5 Tips on Finding the Right B&B For You".
Now that you have found the the location and determined what you want to do and what your budget is its time to line up all your plans so everything falls into place easily. The only thing left to chance might be the weather.
If you have decided to make this weekend one you are sharing with another couple make sure you determine ahead of time if you all want to do the same things or if you want to go your separate ways at some point each day and reconnect at a later time. Remember this can and should meet everyone's needs.
If there is somewhere you wish to go that requires reservations, such as a concert, restaurant or theatre make sure that is looked after long before you leave. Even if they say you don't need them I would suggest you do it anyway. I live and operate a bed and breakfast in a tourist town in central Ontario and the off season can be extremely quiet, however, you never know when a tour bus is going to roll through town and they can fill a venue in no time, or at least take all the best seats, particularly in the fall.
If you have been referred to a particular eatery by friends or reviews and you know you want to try one special entree or dessert, make sure it is still on the menu. Many restaurants change their menus seasonally and/or buy locally. If its a local peach pie you heard about but aren't going until the spring then you will be disappointed. If you aren't a "foody" type you might not know when peaches are in season, so ask to be sure.
If you are going to a specific location for a concert make sure you know the headline band is still playing for sure. Of course the venue operator can't guarantee against unforeseen emergencies, however, if they don't sell enough tickets by a certain date that band might have reserved the right to get out of the contract and you could end up hearing someone you don't care for. And if you have asked your B&B hosts to do anything in particular and they went out of their way to prepare for your arrival, and then you cancel, you could end up on their dreaded "do not book" list. Yes they do exist.
If an active weekend is your getaway of choice and equipment or rentals are required then make those reservations ahead of time. If you want the equipment delivered to the B&B ask both the outfitter and host if it is possible and make the arrangements. And confirm before you leave home so there are no misunderstandings. I have experienced rental mix-ups at other places and if I had all the confirmation paper-work I was given a full refund if the error was not mine. Some guests might ask for a route for a self-guided tour on a Saturday which might include a picnic lunch. We would gladly make that all happen but would need to know ahead of time so that our guests' time was used in the best way possible.
If you wish to be the only guests in the bed and breakfast then I assume you have booked the whole place with friends. And if it is your dream to order take-out dinner on Saturday night and watch a rented movie in your pj's, make sure you have checked it with the hosts first to ensure it will all work and you have your own space.
Elaine Robbins, along with husband Dave, is the owner/operator of Robbins Tuktawayin Bed and Breakfast. This is a waterfront guest house located on Gull Lake in Gravenhurst, Muskoka, Ontario, one of North America's top three summer vacation destination. After being a host and making the acquaintance of many other B&B hosts Elaine felt compelled to write about all things B&B. Check out their website at http://www.robbinstuktawayin.com
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