Travel is the frivolous. part of serious. lives, and the serious. part of frivolous. ones.
Anne Sophie Swetchine
Tired of the same old travel routine? Try something different—Bed and Breakfast Inns. Fairly new to the U.S., Bed and Breakfast Inns have been used in Europe for many years. This category lists sites from all over the United States. Some even provide online registration.
http://www.virtualcities.com/ons/0onsadex.htm
This site includes Country Inns and Small Hotels as well as B&Bs in North America. Each B&B is described in detail with plenty of local tourist information. There's also tons of recipes, a list of dude ranches, and links to all sorts of things vaguely related to vacations.
http://www.aa-bedandbreakfasts.com/
A list of U.S. B&Bs with very brief descriptions arranged by states. The site features four B&Bs with more information.
http://www.infinityquest.com/absolute.html
Primarily a list of B&Bs in the U.S. with brief descriptions of each B&B. You can search the list by city and/or state. Several B&Bs have added links from this site to their own home pages which give detailed information about their inns. There is potential for growth at this site as they try to add B&Bs outside the U.S. and recipes from various. B&Bs.
http://www.acadia.net/accom/bednbrek.html
A list of B&Bs in "Downeast" Maine. The list is lengthy with lots of information about individual B&Bs in Maine. Some pages includes elaborate drawings of the B&Bs and others have photographs. Descriptions are rich for many of the B&Bs with reservation information, location and local attractions included.
This site lists several B&Bs on Hawaii Island, the biggest island in Hawaii. One can access information about B&Bs on the island by region. Each B&B's page contains a description, directions, a list of accommodations, rates, activities, reviews and reservation information. The site contains tons of information about the island and links to other tourism sites.
http://www.flinthills.com/~atway/
Limited to the Midwestern U.S., this directory is organized by state. The descriptions of the B&Bs listed are detailed and a list of travel resources are available for each state. There are road maps with directions for each B&B, a list of recipes from selected B&Bs and links to International B&B directories.
Traveling is almost like talking with men of other centuries.
Rene Descartes
This site has only a few listings with descriptions of B&Bs in the U.S. The site allows you to ask for reservations based on city, state and desired accommodations. The site allows you to request information about concierge services, car rental, and pet accommodations. They also offer recipes, a gift shop and a newsletter, but they need to develop these services more as little information is currently available.
An excellent site for browsing, B&B City has an alphabetical or state/province listing of B&Bs and country inns in the U.S. and Canada. Each B&B has a separate page with pictures and detailed information. Some pages are still under construction and some contain video clips. Available in English or French.
http://www.beach-net.com/LodgeBBs.html
A list of Delaware and Maryland B&Bs on the beach. The Maryland list contains addresses and phone numbers only. The Delaware list is very descriptive with a detailed list of accommodations, reservation information, local attractions, and plenty of pictures.
http://bU.S.iness.byuh.edu/hotels/b&b.htm
A simple list of links to B&B home pages. International in scope, but heavy on U.S. The home pages tend to be very descriptive with links to travel and tourism for the area in which the B&B is located. At the bottom of the list is a category called "Miscellaneous Inns that includes links to other B&B sites.
A list of over 800 B&Bs in North America. One can look for B&Bs geographically or by special features (B&Bs registered as historic places, B&Bs with overnight horse facilities, and so on). The descriptions are complete with detailed accommodations, pictures, local sites, and activities and links to local tourist information. The site includes recipes, a list of B&B Cookbooks for sale, and links to state innkeeper associations.
Despite the name, this site lists B&Bs in California and Nevada. Lists of B&Bs are provided by city or area. The site includes suggested itineraries, a reservation service, and gift certificates. Descriptions are brief, but include pictures.
Canadian B&Bs by province. Brief descriptions with pictures are provided by the B&Bs. There are also links to U.S. and International B&B sites. This site also has a search engine by which you can find B&Bs by location and accommodations.
A sample list of B&Bs in the San Francisco area. The site contains brief descriptions with price. A few descriptions are accompanied by pictures. Owners of the site can make reservations for you and send you their complete list of B&Bs in the area.
This site has an extensive list of B&Bs in North America arranged by state, province, or island. The descriptions are complete with pictures, a list of distinctive features, reservation information and other accommodations. The site also includes upcoming special events at selected B&Bs, a small list of recipes and a message board.
http://www.gdserv.com:80/hps/bb/
Covering North and South America, Europe and Africa, this site lists B&Bs by country. Descriptions of the B&Bs vary greatly from telephone and address only to short descriptions, a list of accommodations, and activities. Many listings have links to the B&B's home page for more detailed information.
http://www.beachcomber.com/Ocean/ocbbs.html
A list of B&Bs in Ocean City, New Jersey. Very brief descriptions are given for a few B&Bs with pictures. The rest have addresses and phone numbers only.
You can search this site by name of the B&B or region and price, which can be frustrating for people who like to browse. You can also sign up for a mailing list which provides discounts and special offers. Information provided about each B&B is very scanty, but list addresses, phone numbers, and reservation information.
This site is a travel directory for Western Canada that includes B&Bs, guest ranches, small inns and lodges, and cabins/chalets. The list of B&Bs is extensive while the descriptions of the B&Bs and their accommodations are adequate, with pictures and links to other sites of local interest. There are also tons of links to other travel sites including tours and other B&B sites for various countries.
A list of B&Bs in Colorado. New additions to the list of B&Bs are at the top of the home page followed by the other listings arranged by community. Each B&Bs page contains lengthy descriptions, pictures, local activities, room, rate and reservation information, specials, general information, and directions.
http://www.webscape.co.uk/farmaccom/
A list of over 1,000 farms providing both B&B and self-catering accommodations. Each B&B listed contains address, rates, and accommodations. Some listings include a fuller description and pictures. Each B&B is rated and the list can be searched by accommodations or location. There are links to UK and European tourism Web pages included at this site.
http://www.fingerlakes.net/flp/notplaces/lodging.html
A list of B&Bs in the area of the Finger Lakes in upstate New York. This site is loaded with information about the area including a virtual tour. Each B&B has a very rich description and includes links to local activities or sites of interests. Pictures are included in the descriptions.
http://www.grg.pix.za/bU.S.iness/chrispy/graccom.html
A short list of B&Bs along the Southern Cape coast in South Africa. The list provides a brief description of accommodations for eleven B&Bs. There are also links to sites about travel along the Garden Route.
This site contains a list of over 8,000 U.S. B&Bs arranged by state. The listings are generally brief with a few "featured" inns with more detailed information.
http://www.aloha.com/%7Ehawaiinn/hibbatf.html
A list of Hawaiian B&Bs by region. The home page for this site is contains phone number, price, Web page information, and a very short list of accommodations for each B&B. From these descriptions, you can check out another Web page with pictures, a short description, local activities, and reservation information.
He who travels west travels not only with the sun but with history.
Hal Borland
This site contains information on B&Bs mainly in the U.S. and Canada with some outside North America. The B&Bs are listed by state, province or country. The listings contain address and phone numbers only. The site also contains a page for travel links.
Near 20,000 B&Bs in North America can be found at this site. Most listings are very brief with scattered "detailed" listings with a bit more information. If you're interested in Caribbean B&Bs, this site has plenty. The site also features a chat forum, a gift store, a calendar for special events at selected B&Bs, and a yet to be completed recipe page which will contain over 1,000 recipes.
http://www.inovatec.com/bb/default.htm
This site contains information about B&Bs in the U.S. and Canada. Most of the listings are for the U.S., but some states are not listed. Many of the listings include nothing but a phone number, while others have a brief description of the B&Bs accommodations. The site also provides a reservation service.
http://www.islandnet.com/~icbbn/icbbn.html
This site is a "private hospitality network designed for Christians to enjoy fellowship with one another and to provide lodging at affordable prices." To use the network you must join and pay a $30 annual Membership Fee. The network is worldwide.
http://www.ivacation.com/b&b.htm
B&Bs are arranged under state or country on this site. Most B&Bs are in the U.S., with a few Canadian and Caribbean B&Bs also available. Many states have no listings. The descriptions of the B&Bs are general brief and some have pictures. A few have additional links to the B&Bs own home page.
http://www.traveldata.com/inns/index.html
The site offers listings with brief descriptions for over 3,000 B&Bs all over the U.S. It also contains detailed descriptions for featured B&Bs worldwide. The site is maintained by TravelData and includes testimonials and links to other travel sites.
http://www.napavalley.com:80/napavalley/lodging/bandb.html
An extensive list of Napa Valley, California Inns and B&Bs. This site contains descriptions of the B&Bs and their accommodations as well as photographs of the homes and rooms. Some even have QuickTime Movies. Many of the B&B pages are actually links to the B&Bs own home page.
While this site claims to be international, most of the reservation services listed are U.S. Most of the services listed include only address and telephone; however, some of the listings include links to the reservation service's home page.
http://www.cygnU.S..nb.ca/000/000-022.html
A brief list of B&Bs in New Brunswick, Canada. Detailed descriptions include pictures and features of the B&Bs. Some listings include local tourist information and activities.
gopher://ftp.std.com/11/vendors/NE-bed+breakfast
Bed and breakfast information for the New England region.
A listing of New Zealand B&Bs. While difficult to get to the actual descriptions there are a good number of B&Bs listed. Each description is written by the B&B host and contains a black and white drawing of the B&B. There are links on the home page to things to do and places to go which are very comprehensive.
A descriptive listing of over 230 B&Bs. You can search the site by region or city. The site plans to expand and include Washington and California in January, 1997. The descriptions are brief, but contain a full account of basic accommodations, prices and reservation information.
http://www.stilwell.co.uk/welcome.html
A list of B&Bs in Britain and Ireland. This site provides access to basic information about B&Bs and their accommodations through maps of the area. You select the country, region, county and town or village through a succession of maps. You can also order Stillwell's print directories at this site.
Detailed listing of B&Bs in New Zealand arranged by area. Descriptions include pictures, a detailed explanation of accommodations, local maps, local points of interest, and reservation information. The site also provides links to New Zealand and worldwide tourism sites.
A site loaded with B&Bs in the area of Niagara Falls. The descriptions are very brief with pictures. The site also contains extensive tourist information about both the U.S. and Canadian sides of Niagara Falls as well as links to other B&B sites.
http://www.hawaiian-index.com/newbb.html
A list of B&Bs in Hawaii with brief descriptions and links to the B&Bs Web sites. The Web sites are very descriptive with pictures, and detailed explanation of accommodations and local tourist activities. The site also contains links to other Web sites for B&Bs in Hawaii.
http://travelassist.com/reg/reg_home.html
Over 750 B&Bs, Inns and Small Hotels around the world are listed at this site. The descriptions are very detailed and included pictures. The site is arranged by region of the U.S. with a separate category for non-U.S. B&Bs listed by country. While this site contains non-B&B accommodations, there are enough B&Bs listed to make it a worthwhile stop.
I travel not to go anywhere, but to go. I travel for travel's sake. The great affair is to move.
Robert Louis Stevenson
A healthy list of Australian B&Bs arranged by province. Some provinces have few or no listings, but others have several listings. The descriptions are brief. There are links to Australian travel sites which could be useful and the site allows you to book a B&B.
Listings for B&Bs all over the world. Most entries have minimal information but many have very detailed information with pictures. The site contains an Online Message Board, links to other B&B Directories and Travel Resources, and exchange rate services. There are also links to Web search engines.
http://www.vonline.com/bedbreak.html
A list of B&Bs on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. Each B&B has a page with a description, pictures, and reservation information. Some have descriptions of rooms available and of local activities.
A short list of B&Bs, mostly U.S. with a few non-U.S. B&Bs. The descriptions are very detailed with list of local activities and events.
