Bed and Breakfasts Give TravelĀ a privateĀ Touch
(NewsUSA) – Travelers seekingĀ a privateĀ touch
and insider stories wouldĀ have best to think aboutĀ staying atĀ an areaĀ bed and breakfast
(B&B).
B&Bs “are more intimate, withĀ far moreĀ personal attention,” says
Sharon Scruggs, who operates the Fife and Drum InnĀ together with herĀ husband, Billy. Both are lifetime
residents of Williamsburg, Virginia,Ā and supplyĀ a singularĀ and in-depth perspective on the history
ofĀ the worldĀ for his or herĀ guests.
The bed-and-breakfast experience offers many other benefits beyond what travelers find
in a chain- hotel setting.
– Location. Many bed and breakfasts are historic properties, often locatedĀ within the
center of scenic areas.
The Fife and Drum Inn has beenĀ a part ofĀ Sharon’s family for generations. The building
was constructed in 1933 by her grandfather asĀ a mixtureĀ of stores with apartments above, and is
a short walk to the sights and sounds of Colonial Williamsburg, includingĀ the vacationĀ Grand
Illumination fireworks display.
– Character.Ā a part ofĀ the charm of a bed and breakfastĀ is that theĀ uniqueness; art,
dĆ©cor, and food are integratedĀ to makeĀ an entireĀ experience.Ā for instance, the Fife and
Drum retains the colonial feel ofĀ the worldĀ altogetherĀ its guest rooms. Special features include antique
furnishings, elegant four-poster beds in some guest rooms, alsoĀ genreĀ and artifacts from the
restoration period of the historic area available for guests to enjoy.
– Food. Bed and breakfasts don’t shirk the breakfastĀ halfĀ the equation,Ā and therefore theĀ best
of them reflect the local cuisine. The Fife and Drum features daily breakfast casserolesĀ supported
family recipes to reflect the southern cooking of the area; other items include fresh biscuits,
Virginia ham, fruit, andĀ a singularĀ blend of granola to fuelĀ each dayĀ of sightseeing.
– Customization. Not only do visitors to a bed and breakfast getĀ a singular
perspective on the placeĀ they’reĀ visiting, but they alsoĀ needĀ options for special packages not available in
other hotel settings. Bed and breakfasts can partner easily with local businesses for a smoothly
organized and highly personalized vacation experience.
The Fife and Drum Inn offers optionsĀ likeĀ the Historic Triangle Package that
includes three nights at the Inn, breakfasts, and admissions to historic Williamsburg, Jamestown,
and Yorktown. Bed and breakfasts also lend themselves to romance. Helpful hosts can design guest
packages built around proposals, anniversaries,Ā or simplyĀ a special getaway.
Visit fifeanddruminn.com for more
details about how a bed and breakfast makes for a memorable travel experience.
