Bed and Breakfast, "B+B"...  You'll find them called by that name almost everywhere in the world, especially if you're looking on the internet.  But if you're driving or walking around in a non-English speaking country, what should you look for?  The trick with these is to find out what they are called in different languages.  

You can go into a tourist office almost anywhere and ask for a B+B, and they will know what you're talking about…. but what if you're in a car searching for a room?

If you're driving down the autobahn in Germany you should be looking for a sign that says "Zimmer" or "Zimmer Frei".  OK… maybe you'll be going too fast on the autobahn to see anything, but this is the term you should be looking for in Germany, ...and Austria and Switzerland as well.  And don't be fooled by geography.  In some parts of northern Italy, where there is a heavy Tyrollean influence, you may also be looking for zimmers.

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Hotels are called just that around the world… especially in the cities.  But if you're looking for a place to sleep in more rural areas of a country, it pays to know some of the other names you should be looking for.  It's just like "B and Bs"... The term "B and B" has become global, but they also have names that they are known by in their home country.  

The actual word translates as hotel in many languages, but that doesn't mean that every establishment that has rooms for rent to tourists will be signposted as such.

In English speaking countries….

If you're looking for a place to sleep in the United States, you might want to look for a "lodge" or an "inn" or a "motel" or a "motor inn".

In the United Kingdom, you can look for any of those and add "pubs" to the mix.  In both of these English speaking countries and others, the caveat is that inns, lodges, and pubs may only serve food and not have rooms at all.

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There are as many types of accommodations as there are types of travelers.  You want to travel, but you've got to have a place to sleep, so now it's time for some decisions.  

Make up your mind that it's not going to be just like home.  (If you want that… you might as well STAY home.)  What do you want or need in the way of a room?  Your choices can go from having a reservation in a big hotel to just finding a room in a local village as you travel.  

What makes you comfortable when you travel?  Do you want lots of luxury, a big room and a concierge to get you tickets to the latest play?  ...Or…  Are you an adventurous traveler who carries a backpack and wants to find an inexpensive local place?

Let's look at your 11 options.

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Bed and Breakfast.  The term started in Great Britain then spread through Europe, but you can find this type of accommodation almost everywhere now.  Oh, no, you're thinking.  I've outgrown that bathroom down the hall stuff.   Well, most B-and-Bs have too.

"B&Bs" started with people inviting travelers into their homes… providing rooms and serving breakfast to earn a little extra money.  They all used to have toilet and shower facilities down the hall… sometimes with a sink in the room.  That's what your thinking you've outgrown.  But Bed and Breakfasts have changed, and it helps to know what to ask about and look for.

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Every so often it is important to take a romantic vacation destination.  If your time for a romantic vacation has arrived then you should consider Wisconsin bed and breakfasts with hot tubs or spas.  Imagine enjoying the privacy of intimate gardens, and the romance of lavishly decorated bedrooms, complete with hot tubs or spas. From the Wisconsin Dells to Lake Geneva, Wisconsin bed and breakfasts offer a myriad of locations and atmospheres.  If you are looking for Wisconsin bed and breakfasts with hot tubs or spas start with this list.  These are some of the most romantic Wisconsin bed and breakfasts available.

Lazy Cloud Lodge Bed & Breakfast in Lake Geneva

One of the most lavishly romantic bed and breakfast in Wisconsin
is the Lazy Cloud Lodge Bed and Breakfast. Each room features a double whirlpool tub, which is the perfect location for a relaxing and romantic evening in. Candlelight provides the perfect ambiance at this stellar bed and breakfast. Each room is lavishly decorated in a romantic style with its own fireplace. Read more

Amsterdam is a popular holiday spot for people from all over the world.  Some visit for the night life, others for the beautiful canals and waterways, and some for the spectacular 17th century architecture.  Amsterdam is a relatively small city, but it has something to offer every kind of tourist and you can stay at  top-rated Amsterdam bed and breakfast inns.

Many people choose to stay Amsterdam bed and breakfast inns when they visit Amsterdam.  That means that they are close to the main attractions, such as the Anne Frank House, the Vang Gough Museum, Artis Zoo, and the Dam Square.  There is a lot to see and do in Amsterdam, and a lot of different places to explore.  Amsterdam bed and breakfast inns can help you visit everywhere you want to, while staying within your budget, and still holidaying in comfort.

Here are 5  top-rated Amsterdam bed and breakfast inns that could give you the best accommodation and service possible.   They are the perfect places to stay on your Amsterdam vacation.

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There can be no doubt that Quebec is an absolutely beautiful place and a wonderful culture to explore.  However, as a result of  its ‘European-ness’ finding a bed and breakfast in Quebec city can feel like a hit or miss endeavor.  Some of the bed and breakfast in Quebec city are simply idyllic, with gorgeous views, comfortable rooms and gracious hosts.  Other Bed and Breakfasts, on the other hand, are more like nightmares than like a vacation.  It’s possible to encounter hosts who should be the last person on earth to be in contact with people in the tourism industry.

Tips To Find A  Good Bed and Breakfast in Quebec City

Some bed and breakfast in Quebec city offer their guests the absolute best of the best, from accommodation to a warm welcome.  Some hosts even listen attentively to dietary restrictions that you have instead of stating that if you’re lactose-intolerant you should head to a restaurant for breakfast instead.  In short, the best B&B’s treat you as house guests that they’ve never met before.  Sometimes bed and breakfast in Quebec city fall into this category. Read more

An important part of  planning a trip to London, England, is deciding where to stay.   The last thing you need while on your vacation,  is to stay in a stuffy English hotel.  There is a much better option. Why not enjoy the luxury and warmth of a London bed and breakfast?  At a London bed and breakfast you can expect to be treated like royalty.  You will enjoy the comfort of apartment life, while at the same time immersing yourself in the true London Experience.  Here are our top choices of the best bed and breakfasts in London.

Visit And Experience The Chelsea House Hotel in Earls Court

The Chelsea House hotel is one of the charming London bed and breakfasts you have to choose from. The hotel was completely redone in 2004, so you will find it as modern as it is beautiful. It is located just minutes away from Earls Court Station, giving your easy access to transportation, and making this London bed and breakfast popular among those who are backpacking across the country. Read more

The entire country is special in one important way.  It is dotted with towns and cities that all offer bed and breakfast facilities.  Just about everywhere you go,  from  Dublin, to Connemara, and Kerry as well as throughout the country, you will find quality Ireland bed and breakfast lodgings.  

As a guest at an Ireland bed and breakfast, you  will enjoy a relaxed and friendly atmosphere in a comfortable environment.  And if you consider breakfast as the most important meal of your day, you will certainly be hard pressed to find a better breakfast than an Irish breakfast to begin the day.

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Staying at an Indiana bed and breakfast during your vacation may be the best choice you can make.  You will discover a place where you can truly  be yourself, in a setting that will resemble the comforts of your home.   Expect to have a much better time than standardized hotel and motels. At an Indiana bed and breakfast, you are going to experience a level of comfort and hospitality that you will  be hard pressed to find anywhere else.

First of all, it is important that you understand what an Indiana bed and breakfast is. These are like hotels, only they are more personalized. Most of the time at an Indiana bed and breakfast, which has probably been purchased quite recently, you are going to find that a family or a couple, or in some circumstances, a business, has taken over an older family home. They have renovated it and made space for many people to stay. Read more