The number of couples choosing bed & breakfasts for their honeymoon is on the rise. Perhaps it’s the high cost of gas and airline tickets forcing couples to consider celebrating their love closer to home or maybe it’s simply that the word is out that B&Bs are travel’s best kept secret. For those who never considered or who don’t understand the intimate personalization of creating honeymoon memories at a bed & breakfast, we’ve put to rest 10 common myths about honeymoon romance at B&Bs.

Myth #1: B&Bs Are Cheap And Second-Rate
Fact: While there are many values offered by bed and breakfasts that can make them an economical alternative to other accommodations, B&B guests find upscale amenities such as luxury linens, fresh flowers, fine china and gourmet candlelit breakfasts - amenities and special touches not found even at higher priced hotels.

Myth #2: Breakfast Is Family Style With Other Guests
Fact: Many bed and breakfasts have restaurant style seating so you and your sweetheart can have a romantic dining experience at a table of your own or breakfast in bed, usually without the expense of room service! At the Deerhill Inn (West Dover, VT), the Honeymoon Package includes fresh flowers, champagne and chocolates waiting in your room upon your arrival, two massages, dinner for two and a full country breakfast served in bed each morning.

Myth #3: Shared Bathrooms
Fact: A long believed myth about bed and breakfasts is that guests must share common bathrooms. It’s time to uncover the truth! According to the Professional Association of Innkeepers International, 95% of inns include private baths and many now offer private in-room Jacuzzis for two.

Myth #4: Bed And Breakfasts Are Only For Older Couples
Fact: In a recent poll, innkeepers reported the average age of honeymooners is between twenty and thirty. Inns across the country are welcoming honeymooners from recent high school graduates to great grandparents, so there is something for everyone!

Myth #5: Limited Privacy
Fact: Many bed and breakfasts maintain a quiet, romantic, mature atmosphere for their adult guests and often have policies prohibiting children. Innkeepers have also taken into account thin walls and squeaky staircases by soundproofing, remodeling and updating older homes.

Myth #6: Fattening, Unhealthy Breakfasts
Fact: Since breakfast is a highlight of most B&B stays, mention any special dietary preferences when booking an inn. Many inns are adjusting their portion sizes and now serve healthy dishes such as fruit, oatmeal, and low-fat or low-carb items. Enjoy the fact that you are eating a delicious breakfast that the chefs pride themselves in (innkeepers are usually happy to share their signature recipes with you to make at home).

Myth #7: B&Bs Are Just A Room - And Boring
Fact: On the contrary, many bed and breakfast inns provide activities for their guests, free of charge, or have deals with local vendors to offer guests discounted rates. Because of their size, bed and breakfasts are able to offer individualized activities and personal service. Depending on the time of year you plan to visit, there will be an array of things to do. Biking, skiing, golf, tennis and boating are just some activities that can be personally arranged by the inn.

Myth #8: Only Breakfast Is Served At A B&B
Fact: Don’t let the name fool you! Even though they are called “bed and breakfasts” many inns offer lunch and dinner à la carte. For a romantic twist, ask the innkeeper to pack a picnic lunch for you to take on your day trip. The Inn at Thorn Hill (Jackson, NH) includes a picnic lunch with their Ultimate Relaxation Package (the package also includes spa treatments, breakfast in bed and more!).

Myth #9: Spa Services Are Not Available At Small Inns
Fact: Bed and breakfasts offer a multitude of additional services. For the ultimate honeymoon experience, inquire about spa services offered at many B&Bs. Some inns offer special pricing packages at local salons and others offer spa treatments onsite. The Barley Sheaf Farm Estate & Spa (Holicong, PA) offers a unique spa experience. The private in-suite treatment rooms offer guests the opportunity to experience the exceptional natural herbal spa treatments in the privacy of their own suite.

Myth #10: B&Bs Don’t Offer Discount Pricing
Fact: Many bed and breakfasts offer special honeymoon packages. Celebrate your special occasion at the Brierley Hill Bed & Breakfast (Lexington, VA), where you can stay in one of their luxurious suites, each with whirlpool tub and fireplace. Their honeymoon package includes a chilled bottle of champagne (or sparkling cider), a delicious wine and cheese basket, as well as fresh flowers in your suite. Your breakfasts will be candle-lit, at anytime you choose with full silver service by the fireplace in the dining room.

From chocolate and roses to spa treatments, inns put together packages to entice every taste and personality. If it’s gourmet food and wine, couples massage, and your own private suite in a stunning location that most appeals, there is a bed and breakfast inn that can fulfill your every desire. You and your sweetheart can decide together whether you want to get out for a horse drawn carriage or sleigh ride or just soak in a private in-room Jacuzzi tub then snuggle under the covers with milk and freshly baked cookies. You may want to frolic in the colorful leaves around in a historic Northeastern manor house in the fall, burrow in a cozy, secluded mountain inn in winter, go baroque in a frilly Victorian to celebrate spring, or venture to a beachside or waterfront inn for fun in the summer sun. Depending on your budget and time available, you may be delighted to discover a very special inn close to home offering you an affordable, but no less wonderful honeymoon escape.

B&Bs, often considered Travel’s Best Kept Secret, can be found in directories such as BnBFinder.com. Find your perfect honeymoon getaway using the BnBFinder Advance Search, which features 26 search options. The personalized service you will receive when staying at a bed and breakfast is sure to make your honeymoon a memorable event that you will cherish forever.

And Bed & Breakfast Gift Certificates are the perfect gift to say “thank you” to parents for their help with the big day! Click Here for Bed & Breakfast Honeymoon Packages.

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2006 commemorates the 200-year anniversary of the Historic National Road, “America’s First Interstate”. In the early 19th Century, young America faced one of its first circulation challenges: how to link the people and cities along the Eastern seaboard to those on the frontiers west of the Allegheny Mountains. Conceived by George Washington, the road became a reality during Thomas Jefferson’s administration in 1806. Today, the Historic National Road is a symbol of our nation’s past, present and future and a focal point of the region’s culture, history and tradition. Throughout 2006 many events have been scheduled to commemorate the Bicentennial of the Historic National Road, but probably the most unusual is an 824 Mile long yard sale running through six states. So, get ready! It’s almost time to shop until you drop, then wake up someplace special.

Though we have given an itinerary, you can start your Bed & Breakfast Tour anywhere along the route. Browse, shop and drive at your leisure, then wake up at one of BnBFinder.com’s fabulous featured inns.

A tour might begin in St. Louis, MO where there is ample choice among many fine St. Louis Bed & Breakfast Accommodations. Inns such as The Fleur-de-Lys Mansion, which is a luxury inn at the park, are ready to welcome you. For more rustic, but no less luxurious tastes try The Lodge at Grant’s Trail.

From St. Louis it is approximately 100 miles down the Historic National Road to Effingham, Illinois. For a meal before you arrive at the Martin Ranch, the innkeepers recommend Niemergs Steak House on 1410 W Fayette Avenue. This favorite among Effingham locals has become the most popular restaurant in town. After a full day of treasure-hunting and exploring, you’ll find just the comfort and hospitality you are craving at Martin Ranch in Effingham. This fully operational ranch has a French Country style bed & breakfast home located on 100 beautiful acres. They offer all amenities that you would expect at a quality hotel and a kitchen that says, “welcome”.

When it’s time to bid Innkeepers Newlin & Donna Martin good-bye, you may head to Indianapolis, IN where you’ll be the guests at Stone Soup Inn. This family-owned-and-operated inn boasts the best in tradition of warm hospitality and personal service. Enjoy luxury accommodations and casually elegant dining. For those needing a boost of rejuvenation for the rest of their tour, spa services can be arranged with advance notice.

Awake refreshed for the longest stretch of road and fullest day of shopping: destination Greenleaf House in Columbus, Ohio. Along the route is Indiana’s famous Antique Alley (from Richmond to Knightstown), the birthplace of the original yard sale in 2004, now boasting more than 900 antique dealers. The area is choc full of activities to enjoy in addition to the yard sale. This is also the weekend of the Richmond Antique Show. In Richmond, try lunch at Little Sheba’s, where the locals eat. You’ll find fabulous deli sandwiches in an atmosphere of an old historic grocery store with wood floors and tin ceilings.

On the fifth day you’ll continue to the Wheeling, W VA area and stay at Bonnie Dwaine Bed & Breakfast in Glendale. Here you’ll enjoy Victorian style elegance joined with the convenience of modern amenities. Unique touches such as a candlelight gourmet breakfast are just some of the treats awaiting you.

Heading to Farmington, PA and The Quiet House B&B with Cottages be sure to visit the many pottery shops along the way. History enthusiasts will not want to miss Fort Necessity and the historic sites in the quaint town of Hopwood. Have lunch at Caileighs Restaurant in Uniontown. For those looking to add some splash to their tour, ask the innkeepers for recommendations on where to go white water rafting, canoeing or kayaking.

Keep your eyes peeled for yard sales in Keyer’s Ridge, MD before reaching Grantsville. While in Grantsville, have lunch at Penn Alps Restaurant & Craft Shop. This fun restaurant was founded by Mennonite women as a not-for-profit to support their Artisan Village. (If you’re lucky enough to be here Saturday nights enjoy the music at Penn Alps at 7:30PM). In Grantsville you’ll be the guests of Stonebow Inn. The inn offers a variety of stylish accommodations - from Victorian elegance in the restored 1870 Elliott House to rustic chic in the Blue Heron and Kingfisher cottages to European flare in the suites of the River House.

The segment of US 40 from Grantsville to Baltimore can take up to 6 hours to drive if you stay on the Historic National Road. Alternate routes would include Interstate 68, also a scenic byway, or Interstate 70. If you do decide to take the highway to speed your trip don’t be tempted to leave the National Road until you’ve passed Little Orleans. Between Grantsville and Little Orleans there are beautiful winding roads with rolling hills offering some of the most pristine scenery.This itinerary leaves off in Baltimore, MD where there are many fine Baltimore Bed & Breakfast Accommodations such as Abacrombie Fine Food and Accommodations offering elegant lodging and fine dining in the heart of Baltimore’s Cultural Center and near the Inner Harbor or at Scarborough Fair B&B in the historic Federal Hill neighborhood.

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