Bed and Breakfasts offer travelers a unique vacation experience. Most offer much more than a bed to sleep in - from breakfast, afternoon tea or other refreshments to private whirlpools or well stocked libraries. Bed and Breakfasts can be a starting point for a fun adventure or a quiet weekend retreat. Need help finding the right B&B for your time off? Try "Recommended Bed & Breakfasts California", by Kathy Strong, a superb guide to more than 400 Inns and B&Bs in California.
Beginning with a discussion of the different types of Bed and Breakfasts in California, the author shares ideas for choosing the experience that's right for you. As with so many other things, Californians have given a unique spin to the whole idea of a Bed and Breakfast. Many offer rather un-traditional activities, like picking the oranges for your own fresh-squeezed juice with breakfast. Kathy Strong walks you through choosing the right location, making the reservation and paying for it (many Bed and Breakfasts don't accept credit cards), and enjoying your stay.
This section includes information about typical policies and questions you should ask before reserving a room. Many inns and bed and breakfasts have stricter rules about children, pets, smoking and other amenities than a typical hotel. Kathy Strong covers many of this issues so you can have a happy and successful vacation.
Part two of Recommended Bed and Breakfasts California ia a directory with brief reviews of over 400 Bed and Breakfasts organized by region (Northern California, Wine Country, Gold Country, etc). The author has personally evaluated each of the included sites. Each review includes contact information, features and price range, as well as detailed descriptions of architecture, rooms, breakfast offerings and more.
At the end of the book are several useful indexes to help you locate Bed and Breakfasts that are wheelchair accessible, family friendly, pet friendly and more. Whether you're new to the Bed and Breakfast experience, or a seasoned veteran, Kathy Strong's Recommended Bed and Breakfasts California is a useful guide to help you along the way.
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