Sabtu, 22 Oktober 2011

The History of Bed and Breakfasts

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If you're planning a relaxing trip almost anywhere in the world and are looking to soak up some local culture, bed and breakfasts are a popular less-touristy tourist attraction, and come in a variety of flavors across many, many countries on six continents. No, Antarctica is not one of them, but who would holiday in Antarctica anyway? Generally, when you arrive at a bed and breakfast, you will be warmly greeted by the homeowner and proprietor. The owner of the bed and breakfast will often offer a tour and a brief sample of the usually rich history of the house, and, as is in the name, a hearty breakfast in the morning. Most guesthouses, as B & B's are sometimes called, are located in coastal areas that have distinct seasons for tourism. In fact, most B & B's are only open a few months out of the year, and originally served as supplemental income to the homeowners' main income sources. Travelers would pay a modest fee in exchange for lodging for the night and a hot breakfast before setting off on the next leg of their journey. Each B& B can be drastically different from the next because of the emphasis on specific cultural heritages, especially European and Asian establishments.

Some popular Irish bed and breakfasts offer "farm stays," where country folk and city slickers alike can get away from it all and dig into the Irish countryside. Guests spend the day helping around the farm by milking cows, collecting eggs, and tending to the animals. Other B & B's in Ireland focus on fishing or Gaelic heritage and culture. Some offer nearby experiences in hurling, Ireland's 3000+ year old national sport involving a ball and in which players hold a softball-sized paddle with a long handle.

Japanese bed and breakfasts often offer traditional Japanese meals, and teach Japanese traditions to anyone willing to learn. Shoes are removed upon entering the house; meals are taken seated on the floor, et cetera. One B & B offers tours of the Nagasaki Memorial Museum, centered on the atomic bomb and its aftermath. Many Japanese B & B's will offer traditional robes and slippers to guests wanting to taste the Japanese way of life.

American guesthouses can be found in more than just coastal areas, and tend to be run more year-round as businesses. They will often be concentrated in areas which wineries are present; they seem to go hand in hand. American B & B's on the Eastern side will generally have colonial heritage, and serve as mini-museums on the era in history.

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