theBandBer

27/09/2013

Now THAT is how to complain...

26/09/2013

As Paul Simon once sang, "One man's ceiling is another man's floor..."

26/09/2013

Only 89 days until Christmas! (scary, I know)

Mind you, some people aren't put off by such trivial details...

25/09/2013

From the Daily Telegraph...

"Alex Polizzi: In Defence of Hotel WIFI Charges"

Really?? No need to defend them at B&Bs, where WIFI is usually FREE!!

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/columnists/alexpolizzi/10314887/Alex-Polizzi-on-Wi-Fi-charges-chain-hotels-and-theft-by-guests.html

Alex Polizzi, Channel 5's Hotel Inspector, shares her views on the pros and cons of chain hotels, guests that steal the towels, and why hoteliers charge for Wi-Fi.

20/09/2013

Quite right too! Punjab launching a B&B scheme for tourists...

http://www.hindustantimes.com/Punjab/Chandigarh/Punjab-to-launch-bed-and-breakfast-scheme-for-tourists/SP-Article1-1112810.aspx

The Punjab government will launch a scheme of bed and breakfast accommodation managed by Punjab Heritage and Tourism Promotion Board (PHTPB).

20/09/2013

Tough times for Costa Rica B&Bs...

http://news.co.cr/the-bed-breakfast-crisis-in-costa-rica/25517/

17/09/2013

Interesting article from the UK "Independent" newspaper...

"B&B and Beyond: Peacock Pavilions, Morocco"

http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/hotels/bb-and-beyond-peacock-pavilions-morocco-8816751.html

A decade ago, boutique riads were all the rage in Marrakech, but now new hotels are shying away from the hubbub of the medina and opting for the city's tranquil surroundings. Peacock Pavilions, which opened last year, was built from scratch in a large olive grove around 20 minutes' drive from the ce...

17/09/2013

Well, it's been a busy summer, so it's time to bask in some praise, with yet more...

"HEROIC B&B FRIENDLINESS"

http://www.thebandber.com/2013/09/yet-more-bb-friendliness/

Yet More “Heroic B&B Friendliness”Rick Steves is a US travel writer and TV personality.As the summer season winds down in Europe, exhausted B&B owners are no doubt promising themselves a well-deserved break – hopefully one spent tallying up increased profits thanks to the excellent weather that the…

16/09/2013

Good article from the Melbourne "Age" on the benefits of staying in London B&Bs rather than hotels...

http://www.theage.com.au/travel/ready-when-you-are-20130828-2sq6d.html

Early-morning arrivals can be hell for weary travellers but Michael Gebicki finds a way to stay rested in London.

11/09/2013

I'm sure that'll raise a smile with a lot of B&B owners...

Thinking about whether or not to get signage for the bed and breakfast. Perhaps something like this. Ha!

11/09/2013

Great article (+photos) praising Welsh B&Bs.

The only time I've spent in Wales was visiting Portmeirion, but it was wonderful and I'd love to go back some day...

http://www.walesonline.co.uk/lifestyle/welsh-bed-breakfasts-penfro-old-5848452

Penfro in Pembrokeshire and The Old Vicarage in Newtown have what it takes to be among the best of British B&Bss

10/09/2013

Ah, bless. My book on a shelf in Australia. That definitely cheers me up...