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Travel Inspiration:
Bed and Breakfast Lovers

Ideas for those who love a bed and breakfast!

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Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

Vibe: Fairytale coastal village, romantic and artsy

Best Season: Spring or Fall (fewer crowds, perfect weather)

3 Things to Do:

  • Stay at L’Auberge Carmel or Candle Light Inn for cozy elegance
  • Wake up to a gourmet breakfast served in-room or in a sunny courtyard
  • Stroll to nearby art galleries and the beach with a warm latte in hand
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New Hope, Pennsylvania

Vibe: Artsy river town with old-world charm

Best Season: Fall (gorgeous foliage) or Spring

3 Things to Do:

  • Stay at The Fox and Hound B&B or Porches on the Towpath
  • Enjoy a homemade breakfast on a porch overlooking the canal
  • Explore local boutiques, antiques, and the historic bridge walk to Lambertville

 

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Asheville, North Carolina

Vibe: Mountain charm, creative, cozy + boho

Best Season: Fall for leaf-peeping or Spring for blooms

3 Things to Do:

  • Stay at Cedar Crest Inn or Chestnut Street Inn
  • Indulge in a warm southern breakfast with homemade biscuits and jams
  • Sit by the firepit at night with a glass of local wine or cider

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Nantucket, Massachusetts

Vibe: Coastal classic, quiet luxury

Best Season: Summer to early Fall

3 Things to Do:

  • Book a room at Cliff Lodge or Seven Sea Street Inn
  • Enjoy a gourmet breakfast with ocean breeze and seaside views
  • Bike around the island and unwind at a beach with a book

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Fredericksburg, Texas

Vibe: Wine country with German roots and B&B galore

Best Season: Spring (wildflowers!) or Fall

3 Things to Do:

  • Stay at a storybook B&B like The Truehart Haus
  • Savor homemade pastries and local coffee on a private porch
  • Tour nearby wineries or antique shops with easy walkability

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Bar Harbor, Maine

Vibe: Seaside quietude, natural beauty

Best Season: Summer to early Fall

3 Things to Do:

  • Book a stay at The Saltair Inn or Holbrook House B&B
  • Fuel up with a full homemade breakfast before hiking Acadia
  • Return for fresh cookies and tea on a wraparound porch

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St. Augustine, Florida

Vibe: Colonial history with beachy air and sunshine

Best Season: Winter or Spring

3 Things to Do:

  • Stay at The Cedar House Inn or Carriage Way Inn
  • Enjoy a three-course breakfast served with flair
  • Explore the historic district or take a lantern-lit ghost tour

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Woodstock, Vermont

Vibe: Storybook New England, serene and sophisticated

Best Season: Fall for foliage or Winter for snow globe vibes

3 Things to Do:

  • Stay at The Woodstocker B&B or Jackson House Inn
  • Linger over breakfast with local maple syrup and baked treats
  • Stroll the village, visit covered bridges, or go for a snowy hike

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Port Townsend, Washington

Vibe: Victorian seaport with artistic flair

Best Season: Summer or Fall

3 Things to Do:

  • Stay at The Bishop Victorian Hotel or Old Consulate Inn
  • Wake up to scratch-made scones and garden views
  • Explore quirky shops and sip coffee along the marina

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Bisbee, Arizona

Vibe: Funky, historic mining town turned artsy retreat

Best Season: Fall to early Spring

3 Things to Do:

  • Stay at Letson Loft Hotel or School House Inn B&B
  • Enjoy a warm breakfast while chatting with other travelers
  • Explore vintage shops, quirky galleries, and copper mine tours

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