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The Men’s Inn-sider Guide

For the Guys   We sometimes slant our articles and recommendations toward our female readers and/or to families. While we have written lots about special spas, vintage clothing, places for high tea, jewelry and bead shows, and places to take the kids, we decided this time to focus more on our male guests. But, of […]

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Harvard Business Review on Airbnb, Top Tourism Bureau Websites, POT-Friendly Inns

Airbnb is now charging guests (in Paris) $.83 a night occupancy tax after reaching an agreement with city authorities last year. Airbnb professes to be open to partnering with cities, but it has shown little interest in these problems; the company forcefully opposes any measures that would limit the scale of its business. San Francisco […]

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5 Fabulous Days in Sedona – Canyon Villa

Check out your destination opportunities by reviewing inns activities page. If you look first you might want to stay longer – when I last visited Sedona I reviewed suggestions on Canyon Villa‘s website first. Ideas for Up to FIVE Days of Sedona Adventures… Follow our list or mix & match! Day 1 If you can […]

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8 New Orleans Bed & Breakfast Inns in the City of Music, Mardi Gras & History

8 New Orleans’ Bed & Breakfasts  It’s not easy when you are in a candy store to choose and it’s not easy when you are in New Orleans to decide which bed and breakfast inns to pick for the best New Orleans vacation. Historic New Orleans inns give you a sense of place – especially […]

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8 Key West Bed and Breakfasts

8 Best Bed and Breakfast for You When Visiting Key West   Key West inns offer such unique opportunities that I want to stay at least 6 days on my next trip. That way I can enjoy more than one. I’d want to sleep in the 5-generation historic inn, have breakfast at the inns known for their fine hospitality and […]

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6 Tucson Bed and Breakfast Inns & Checklist for a Perfect Visit

  Six Tucson bed and breakfast inns offer the best way to take in the true flavor of Tucson and to make your experience richer. As always, I suggest staying 4 days in two different inns to give you a deeper knowledge of Tucson. Our favorite librarian has suggested these Tucson-based novels before or during your visit – The […]

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New York City, San Francisco or Grand Rapids – Which Has the Best Airbnb Solution?

In the ongoing world-wide saga of Airbnb and other home sharing phenomena, cities are finding ways to protect neighbors, guests and the new online share economy businesses. Here are examples of what is being done. SAN FRANCISCO VS. AIRBNB According to TechCrunch, on 10/7/2014 the Board of Supervisors in San Francisco meets to vote on regulations […]

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1 Million Fine if You Rent Out Your Rooms Through Airbnb In This Town

Finally someone has put teeth into the escalating flaunting of the law many Airbnb hosts are making around the world. These homeowners haven’t gone though licensing requirements, nor paid bed taxes, nor performed a multitude of back breaking tasks most innkeepers of legitimate inns do. On Friday, the Sydney Morning Herald broke the story that […]

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Santa Fe Bed and Breakfasts

SANTA FE BED & BREAKFAST INNS: NATURE, ART & HISTORY, RESTAURANTS Santa Fe Inns are a rich combination of Anglo, Spanish, and Native architecture and culture. Choose a fine bed and breakfast then celebrate Native American traditions during the Winter Pueblo Feast Days and Dances. Or Immerse yourself in Spanish influences by listening to music […]

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Rock Your Trip to Cleveland – 3 Books to Read, 4 Bed & Breakfast Inns to Visit

One of my favorite ways to see a new town is to stay in two or more inns on one trip. This gives me two completely different experiences of the town. I lived in Cleveland for more than a year, a long time ago, so for a refresh, here are the Bed and Breakfast inns I would want to […]

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