It seems to be fashionable for travelers to choose a B&B (bed and breakfast).

Why to choose B&B

The keepers of B&B may bring you big surprises for your trip. As local people, they know the areas so well that they can give you constructive information about what are worth doing or where are worth visiting. They can also recommend restaurants with great local flavor.

Unique as it is, each B&B ensures you a fantastic experience. It displays the owner's family tradition, taste and culture and also shows the local features. Some old houses with antique furniture are outstanding works of art.

When staying in B&B, you may also enjoy the host's culinary art. The menu shows the family's real life pleasure and also the best ideas from other guests.

Staying in B&B, you will be surrounded by hospitality and friendship. Different from hotel, B&B is like a big family. Everyone staying here is family members, talking and eating together, and also helping each other. That's why B&B is so popular among foreigners who have difficulty understanding the local language, or the grey-haired couples who don't quite agree with the fashion.

Tips on staying at B&B

Before choosing a B&B for your trip, you should be clear about your needs. The most basic thing is to know whether the house is really close to the place you want to visit, and whether the transportation is convenient. Room condition is another concern. Ask the owner directly to make sure you will feel comfortable in that room. And usually the bathroom in B&B is shared by more than one guest room. If you care about this, check if a private bathroom is available. And by the way, the security problem of the bathroom should also be mentioned when you contact the owner.

Unlike hotels, there is no receptionist in B&B to wait for your arrival. You should let the family know your arriving time, so they can make necessary arrangements in advance. If you have to change your arrival time, say, the flight delays, you should call the family to avoid troubles. In the same way, if you are to arrive earlier, please also let them know.

During your stay in the B&B, you should show respect to the owner. Always keep in mind that it is still the owner's house, so don't randomly move personal items inside the house. In addition, you should not give orders to the B&B owner as you do in hotels. If you are coming back late at night, you'd better call the innkeeper for their convenience. And please be as quiet as possible at nights.

Plus, don't eat in the room for it is forbidden in most of the B&B. If you have special demands about breakfast, tell the owner.

If only one room is available in the B&B you are going to stay in, it will be difficult to negotiate on the price. So under this circumstance, do not feel offended if you can not get a price reduction.

Believe it or not, once you go to a B&B, you will totally love it and never wish to go back to the hotel again.