Let's assume you have decided to have a weekend getaway for you and your partner. What follows is the process I would suggest to create that memorable escape you are looking for.
Determine through conversation with your partner what you are both looking for in a bed and breakfast. If you don't voice it or write it down you might have opposing views and the one who takes the initiative and does the research will end up with what they want but the other may be sadly disappointed.
When do you plan to go? Winter, spring, winter or fall... and does it matter where you live? The season may not change enough where you live for it to make a difference. Depending on the area you might not have as big a selection of B&B's in the off -season. Some may close for a time while owners take their own break. Others may have different booking rules and regulations on off -season weekends, such as bed and breakfast reservations on weekends are required to be for both Friday and Saturday night and must include 2 rooms. The first is likely not an issue but the second might be more of a challenge. Perhaps, to solve the accommodation fulfillment you could consider inviting another couple to go along with you. The cost would be no greater, all requirements would be fulfilled and you might have a fabulous time hanging out with friends.
Determine what you can afford to spend. This isn't supposed to put you under financial stress. It should be a fun time together you can plan and look forward to and have fond memories of...a time you will want to repeat.
Where in your area do you want to go and how far are you willing to travel for a weekend trip. Is there somewhere you have always wanted to stay in a bed and breakfast inn? Perhaps an area full of vineyards, a great hiking or biking mecca, the host city or town of an event you have always wanted to attend. Check out the bed and breakfast association for that area. Some B&B's might specialize in just the weekend you are planning.
What do you want to do on your B&B getaway? Maybe you love to shop, or hike or read, or try new restaurants. Maybe you just want to stay at a bed and breakfast where you can park the car and head out the door after your morning meal to explore the area. That could mean exploring a lake or river in a canoe, kayaks or a paddle-boat if it's a waterfront guest house. Or it could mean walking to local shops and browsing. It might mean going to a museum you've always wanted to check out. Perhaps you are a hiker and the B&B is adjacent to the trail you have always wanted to spend a day on. Maybe you can do a bicycle tour of local vineyards. Decide what it is you both, or all if you are now two couples, want to do and then do your search through the area B&B directory. Often one or two contacts is all it takes to find out if they can make your getaway the one you have imagined. Start your search and tell them about your plan/dream. They may very well delight in helping you make it all come true and can put you in touch with any businesses you might be interested in making reservations with.
Talk, plan, research, book it and then count the sleeps until your B&B getaway.
Elaine Robbins is an 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 many years of talking about opening a B & B she finally decided to actually do it in the summer of 2011 and have no regrets. 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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