How hot is Hawaii?  So hot that lava from active volcanoes can reach a temperature of 1,250 degrees Celsius.  Local legend has it that Pele, the Hawaiian goddess of fire and volcanoes resides in the Halema’uma’u Crater, at the summit of Kilauea, one of the most active volcanoes on earth.  Guests who stay At the Beach with Friends Bed & Breakfast in Hilo Hawaii can be on the lookout for Pele by taking a 40 minute drive to the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.  If you want to devote a day to sightseeing, ask the innkeeper to help you plan a day trip to Hawaii Tropical Botanical Gardens, Akaka Falls Park and Richardson’s black sand beach. 

If you’d rather avoid a chance encounter with Pele, drop your bags off at Dragonfly Ranch in Honaunau, Hawaii and make your way to Old Hawaiian Coffee Farm.  The ten acre farm produces organic coffee and caffeine addicts can even take a tour of the farm.  Return to the inn for some more natural pleasures and learn about permaculture and nourish your body with organic papayas and vegetables.  When morning arrives, make a play date with dolphins and head to the bay at Pu’uhonua O Honaunau. 

Find more hot ideas at a Hawaii bed and breakfast or use the advanced search box to narrow down your choices.   

Can you remember the last time you inhaled fresh, mountain air? Or dipped your feet in a cool, clear lake? If you can’t remember, make an excuse to enjoy the great outdoors this week during National Camping Week. You don’t have to rough it in the wild when you check in at Red Feather Ranch in Fort Collins, Colorado. The mountain getaway sits on 40 acres adjoining 300,000 acres of Roosevelt National Forest and Poudre River Canyon. The natural setting will inspire you to explore the terrain with a brisk, morning hike, take a mountain bike ride, fish uninterrupted in a secluded spot or enjoy an easy horseback ride. Once the day is over, you can look forward to coming back to the inn for homemade cookies and lemonade, as well as nightly chocolate truffles.

Natural wonders can also be found at Blue Lake Ranch, Bed and Breakfast Inn in Durango, Colorado. Located 30 minutes away from Mesa Verde National Park, this B&B also has its own private lake filled with rainbow and brook trout. Guests are allowed to fish, following a catch and release policy or ask the innkeeper to direct you to other private fishing areas. Guests interested in archaeology can visit the Ute Mountain Tribal Park, an Indian owned private park that requires a special guide who can point out standing archaeology sites followed by a picnic lunch.

You can find more outdoor activities at a Colorado bed & breakfast or search for more options on our Specials page under The Great Outdoors Package.

Still at a loss what to give dad for Father’s Day this weekend?  Here’s a fishy idea.  How about taking him to the 52^nd Annual Trinidad Fish Festival in California? Surprise dad by checking into Trinidad Bay B&B in Trinidad, California.  Bring the whole family and sit down for a three course breakfast and walk to the Trinidad Pier or to the HSU Marine Lab to touch friendly sea critters.  On Sunday, walk to the festival for a seafood feast of whitefish and salmon dinner, free live music and an arts & crafts street fair. 

It’s all about fish at The Lost Whale Inn in Trinidad, California.  Innkeepers Gary and Guia will be on hand to serve salmon and cod at the festival and you can also catch them in action the next morning when as they serve guests fresh wild smoked salmon and bagels.  The buffet-style breakfast also includes locally grown, organic meat such as chicken apple sausage, ham, chorizo, egg and cheese frittatas, home-baked muffins, pancakes and more.  Once dad has had a chance to digest everything, treat him to an in-room therapeutic massage followed by a relaxing soak in the Jacuzzi hot tub. 

Need more fish inspired options for Father’s Day?  Find them at a California Bed & Breakfast or search for Father’s Day specials on our Specials page. You can also let dad choose where he wants to stay with a travel gift certificate from BnBFinder.com  

School’s out and summer’s in. Before your kids can say, “Mom, I’m bored!”  save yourself the pressure and surprise them with an educational and enriching summer experience at a children’s summer camp. At The Mountain Top Inn & Resort in Chittenden, Vermont, children from 6-12 years of age can saddle up and learn how to ride a horse. The “Children’s Summer Horsemanship Camp” gives kids the opportunity to take nature hikes, learn about grooming, tacking, untacking, enjoy an afternoon swim and a picnic lunch. But your kids don’t have to be the only ones having fun, ask the innkeeper to set you up with a day of mountain biking, clay bird shooting, scenic boat rides or a game of tennis.

Summer camps aren’t just for your little ones. At Town & Country Inn Bed, Breakfast & Stables in Aiken, South Carolina, big kids from 11 to 14 years of age can enjoy an artistic and creative getaway of their own. The “Children’s Summer Craft Camp” lets kids participate and learn about either scrapbooking, paper mache, painting and free form art. The special includes art materials, snacks, drinks and swimming time. Inn provides pizza for kids on Fridays for lunch.

To find more children’s summer activities, look for a Vermont bed and breakfast or a South Carolina bed and breakfast. Or use the keyword search box to find a bed and breakfast closer to you.

Did you know that it takes 21 cups of chopped broccoli, 3 bananas, 3 cups raw spinach, 6 baby carrots, 3 cups cooked kidney beans, 2.5 ounces of chopped chicken breast, 3.5 ounces of cooked salmon, 3 ounces of cooked rainbow trout and 1 cup of almonds to get your daily serving of calcium, potassium, magnesium, vitamin A, phosphorus, protein, vitamin D, vitamin B12 and riboflavin. Or you could just take the easy route and drink 3 cups of milk. June is National Dairy Month, which means in addition to milk, you can enjoy other dairy favorites such as cheese, yogurt, ice cream, frozen yogurt and pudding. If you want to taste real, fresh dairy, spend some time at Rocky Acre Farm Bed & Breakfast in Mount Joy, Pennsylvania. The 200 year old dairy farm is the perfect pastoral setting to milk a cow, feed a newborn calf, round up some eggs from the hen house and eat a truly authentic country breakfast featuring: pancakes, waffles or French toast, sausage, oven-baked goods, fresh fruit, homemade applesauce and of course, fresh milk.

Dairy lovers can unite at Catskill Maison Bed & Breakfast in Windham, New York. The former Lawrence dairy farm may no longer serve milk or have any farm animals on premise, but you can still check out nearby farms. Ask the innkeeper for a picnic farm tour which includes a guided tour of farms from neighboring farmers and a personalized picnic basket that could include a bottle of wine, main course such as wraps or sandwiches, artisan cheese, nuts and a map. If you want to stick to just cheese, innkeeper can direct you to a local cheese maker where you can watch the cheese making process and sample various types of cheese. If you miss out on this tour, don’t worry. The inn serves ricotta, mozzarella and tilsit cheese for breakfast from the same local farm. The three course gourmet breakfast also includes grass-fed hormone-free meats and eggs, fresh fruits, muffins and breads and homemade jams and preserves. Save some room for more cheese on Saturday nights for a wine and cheese reception.

Find more farm fresh options at a Pennsylvania bed and breakfast or at a New York bed and breakfast. Or use the keyword search box to find a B&B near you.

Hollywood and New York City both serve as the epicenter for glitzy premieres, but Saugatuck, Michigan is where independent stars and industry professionals go every year to showcase the best small films.  The 11^th Annual Waterfront Film Festival taking place June 11-14, will be buzzing with star power as east and west coast film makers and lovers make their way to the “middle coast.”  If you don’t want to miss out on all the action, check in at the Heritage Manor Inn in Fennville, Michigan.  The inn is offering a special 2 night Waterfront Film Festival Special with a 50% discounted rate off the second night.  The full buffet breakfast will provide the energy and stamina that you need to wait in line for the movie screening of your choice. 

If you want to be even closer, stop by Twin Gables Inn in Saugatuck, Michigan.  Located six blocks away from the festival, you can walk back to the inn and take a quick break by using the guest computer to check your email or tweet to your friends about a star sighting.  Or unwind with a good book from the library and snack on homemade goodies, candy and complimentary beverages.  When you’re ready to hit the movie scene again, be sure to check out the various music performances and seminars at the festival.

You can find more B&Bs near the independent movie festival at a Michigan bed and breakfast or use the keyword search box to narrow your search. 

Chances are you’ve heard of wine tasting, cheese tasting and even chocolate tasting. But have you ever heard of water tasting? True water connoisseurs know the quality and flavor of various types of water by the taste, smell and feel. Different water ranging from still, pure, sparkling to mineral can even match or disrupt the food that you eat. If you’re slightly curious and want to learn more, wet your palate at Abigail Stoneman Inn in Newport, Rhode Island and taste various types of water from around the world. The complimentary designer water bottles feature popular and luxury still and sparkling waters such as VOSS artesian, Fiji artesian, Ty Nant spring, Saratoga mineral, Lurisia spring, etc.

If water isn’t your beverage of choice, how about a water show? Check into the Christopher Dodge House, a bed and breakfast in Providence, Rhode Island and walk downtown to watch one of the most spectacular fire displays on water. WaterFire, a moving art production installed on three rivers features 100 bonfires lit down Waterplace Park. Listen to the eclectic music that accompanies the show followed by dinner and drinks for two at a reputable local restaurant. Be sure to ask the innkeeper for the “Taste of Providence Package,” which includes a two night stay and two gift certificates to two of the best restaurants in the area.

For more water inspired ideas, look for a Rhode Island bed and breakfast or use the keyword search box.

When cocoa was first discovered by the ancient Mayans, they believed that chocolate was “food of the gods.” The valuable cocoa beans were even used as currency by the Aztecs and later by the Spaniards. Although our currency may have changed, chocolate is no less popular today than when it was first discovered by the Mayans. If you dream of chocolates, wake up and live out your fantasy at The Beall Mansion in Alton, Illinois. A continental breakfast featuring hot cereal, fresh fruit and baked goods also includes an “All You Can Eat” Chocolate Buffet. The complimentary 24 hour chocolate buffet offers a tempting assortment of fine dark chocolates covered in espresso beans, ginger, orange, cherries and macadamia nuts. If you prefer milk chocolates or traditional favorites, take a handful or two of chocolate covered cashews and/or almonds, chocolate chip cookies, chocolate covered pretzels, chocolate peanut butter cups, chocolate candies, etc.

If you’d rather have chocolates as the main course, request the “Death by Chocolate Slumber Party,” at Bundling Board Inn in Woodstock, Illinois. Geared for die-hard chocoholics, the special includes a welcome chocolate treat at check in followed by a decadent 5 course chocolate meal in the evening featuring rum chocolate cream pot, chocolate English trifle with cherries jubilee, chocolate fudge tart with whip cream, chocolate crepes with strawberries Gran Marnier and Bailey’s Irish cream chocolate cheesecake. If you’re still craving chocolate by morning, you won’t have to look very far. Breakfast includes chocolate goodies and other sweet favorites such as baked praline apple French toast with ice cream and hot fudge and raspberry chocolate coffee. Don’t forget to try the inn’s signature chocolate cherry pecan cookies before you leave!

Find more sweet stays at an Illinois bed and breakfast or use the keyword search box to find a tempting B&B that’s closer to you.

Some B&Bs are a cut above the rest… literally! Elevate yourself to the top of the world by staying at a B&B treehouse. At Vertical Horizons- Treehouse Paradise, a bed and breakfast in Cave Junction, Oregon, guests have the option to stay at one of the three tree houses. For ultimate privacy, request the Calypso Tree House, a state of the art tudor style treehouse equipped with a toilet, sink, refrigerator, bed and a charming bridge that connects to a small deck near the front. Plan for a technical tree climbing lesson in the afternoon, roast marshmallows in the evening and let Phil, the innkeeper spoil you in the morning with a lavish breakfast that includes organic fruits and locally grown food.

For a more luxurious and grown-up feel, head to Fire Mountain Inn, Cabins & Treehouses, a bed and breakfast in Highlands, North Carolina. Select from three premium tree houses, such as the Sassafras Treehouse, which is furnished with a king size bed, full bath tub and shower, private deck and a hammock. Order a gourmet lunch or dinner and catch the sunset, take a hike and explore the grounds and stop by the art gallery. Or choose to do nothing at all and hibernate from the ground up in your cozy nook, but just make sure you don’t miss breakfast! The seasonal menu features fresh, organic ingredients harvested locally or on premise such as chicken and eggs used from the chef’s own farm.

You can find more unique lodging options at an Oregon bed and breakfast or at a North Carolina bed and breakfast. Or simply use the keyword search box.

Still stumped what to do and where to go this Memorial Day weekend? You might be pleasantly surprised to discover that one tank is all you need to take you from point A to point B&B. Many inns are offering gas-saving specials to make sure your trip is worth the drive. If you’re looking for a fun and zany experience, check in at Inn at Ellis River, a bed and breakfast in Jackson, New Hampshire and ask for the “Tanks for Traveling,” package where you can receive a refund of up to $50 based on a distance traveled at 25 mpg with a two night stay. A three night stay includes a three-course dinner. On Sunday, make your way to Jackson Village for the 20^th Anniversary Wildquack Duck Race. You can participate or cheer on over 3,500 ducks race down Jackson Falls. The local festivities will include games, craft activities, food and parade. The Inn also offers a separate Wildquack Holiday special that you can request instead of the “Tanks for Traveling” package. Both packages cannot be combined. The Wildquack package includes a three night stay, official duck entries for the race, souvenir ducky, picnic lunch and hors d’oeuvres on Saturday.

If you want a patriotic experience, stop by Blair Mountain Bed & Breakfast in Dillsburg, Pennsylvania and receive a $20 gas card with a 2 night stay with their “Tanks for Traveling!” special. On Saturday, ask John or Tracie, the innkeepers to direct you to an all-day local patriotic festival and candlelight service. The family-fun festival will include games, pony rides and music. Or get a real historical perspective and visit the Gettysburg Battlefield and Convention Center, a quick drive away from the inn. Various activities will be taking place at the center including informational lectures, presentations and book signings.

Find more road trip options at a New Hampshire bed and breakfast or at a Pennsylvania bed and breakfast. You can also look for more Gas Savings & One Tank Trips packages on our specials page.