Cheryl and I love to travel. One experience we have enjoyed over the years is our time staying in bed and breakfasts. In this post, I want to dismiss the false impression that real men do not stay in B & B’s.
For those that do not know me, I would not normally be considered a “soft” man. (No joking allowed here from our staff…Remember I have power!) I am not into many things considered “girly”. Cheryl and I often joke that she could have chosen romantic or comedic. Well…at least I keep her laughing! Still, depending on the place we are visiting, this man often prefers to stay in a bed and breakfast to a hotel.
Here are 5 reasons why:
B & B’s are more private. The greatest fear I have heard men mention is the lack of privacy, but in most B & B’s I have felt more separated from other guests than in a standard hotel. (We make sure to always ask for a private bath.)
B & B’s have great food. If you like breakfast, which would you rather have, the make your own waffle/store-bought pastry breakfast, or a gourmet breakfast cooked by wanna-be chefs?
B & B’s are often more comfortable. Many of the rooms that we have stayed in are almost like getting the luxury suite at a nice hotel.
B& B’s make the wife happy. Speaking on behalf of most the men I know, that’s always a good thing! J
B & B’s feel European. If you have ever spent much time in Europe you know that the average traveler there is accustomed to bed and breakfast stays. There is probably a B & B near you. You can pretend you are traveling Internationally.
Surprise your wife with a weekend getaway! Book a stay in a bed and breakfast and surprise her with a night away. Here’s a great resource to find a bed and breakfast next time you travel: Bbonline.com
What have your experiences been with bed and breakfasts?
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Thank you for a real man's perspective on B&B's! As B&B owners – and guests at other B&B's – we agree with you whole-heartedly. You are cordially invited to visit Open Gates Farm Bed & Breakfast | Huntingtown, Maryland {www.OpenGatesFarm.com}, next time you are in or near the Southern Maryland area!
I love Europe!
I am a B&B Guru having written 60 editions of books about B&Bs for 28 years. We know a man, David Dryer, who has stayed at more than 100 B&Bs in the last few years, taking his wife with our Buy-One-Night-Get-the-Second-Night Free book, Bed & Breakfast and Country Inns. He says he’s saved $15,000 using it. That is a happy marriage!!
Well, I’ve stayed at good ones and bad ones, but I agree with you, no reason to dismiss them out of hand. Especially if your wife likes them- making the wife happy is always good…
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My wife and I have been married 12 years. We have stayed at a B&B all but one of those years for our anniversary. I must agree with your post. I love B&Bs specifically for these reasons. More men need to give a B&B a try. I really think they would like it.
Oh, and I’m not a soft or “girly” man either. 6′ 3″ 205 lb. I just enjoy the finer things in life.