Outdoor Activites in Crested Butte, Colorado

Outstanding Outdoor Activities

Crested Butte Colorado is located at the North end of the Gunnison Valley in Southwestern Colorado. It offers outstanding and diverse opportunities for outdoor activities. The winter is ideal for skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling and dog sledding. Summertime offers bed and breakfast travelers mountain biking and hiking, golf, rafting and kayaking, paragliding and rock climbing. Crested Butte is home to the Mountain Bike Hall of Fame and the ski resort of Mt. Crested Butte, just three miles North. Tourist attractions in the area include the Taylor Reservoir, Cottonwood Pass, Gunnison National Forest and the Blue Mesa Reservoir.

Mountain Retreat

The Crested Butte Retreat is a private mountain boutique hotel. This 11,000 square foot facility has been completely remodeled to provide the perfect setting for visitors seeking the best the Colorado Rockies have to offer.

The Retreat sits high on a hillside above the base town, only 300 yards from the ski runs. All rooms are ringed with large windows providing panoramic views of the surrounding aspen and evergreen covered mountains and valleys. The structure has been designed with a blend of traditional and modern Colorado architecture and building materials including hickory and maple floors, soapstone stoves and slate and travertine bathrooms. The large open spaces contain soaring, cathedral open-beam ceilings and ensure an ample variety of comfortable vignettes for guests to relax. The Retreat is decorated with photography and art from around the world and a variety of new and antique furniture, giving an international flair to this beautiful mountain structure.

Own A Piece of Southwest Magic - Taos Bed and Breakfast For Sale

It is no wonder that Taos is home to more art galleries than you can imagine with the spectacular scenery and lighting conditions available to artists. This village has something to offer any visitor. If you like outdoor activities you have access to world class ski resorts in the winter or you can hike, camp, or just enjoy the scenery any other time. Guests will find a sampling of fine and casual restaurants, theater, shops, and of course all of those galleries. This town is definitely worth a look on your trip to the Southwest.


Orinda Bed & Breakfast is a turn key bed and breakfast that is a pastoral retreat offered at $1,250,000. No matter if you have a large family or a large family of friends, this expansive home could be the place with room for everyone. Right in town, yet in a magical setting with a stunning view of Taos Mountain. This 6BR/6BA pueblo style home offers a multitude of options & use of space. It even has a separate 900 sq. ft. workshop/studio for the artist in you. Adobe walls circle the grand courtyards, & mature trees line the entrance of this 2 ac. parcel within walking distance of historic Taos Plaza.

For more information on this home, please see our guide page.

La Barde - Montfort - Bed and Breakfast in Montfort, France

La Barde - Montfort is in the little hamlet of Montfort, overlooked by the Château de Montfort, minutes from the River Dordogne and in the heart of the Périgord Noir. At only 4 kilometres from the renowned medieval town of Sarlat, this bed and breakfast is perfectly located for all the major sites of the Dordogne Valley, yet in a tranquil location.

Numerous châteaux, spectacular villages and historic sites will compete for your time with outdoor activities such as walking, horse-riding, canoeing, fishing, golf and more besides.

Alternatively just sit back, relax and enjoy the view of the Château de Montfort from the b&b's gardens and swimming pool.

La Barde offers four double/ triple bedrooms and a family suite of two bedrooms with two shower-rooms. All rooms are individual; they are stylishly furnished and decorated to a high standard, with luxury ensuite facilities. Each bedroom has television and is refreshed daily. Private access to all rooms allows guests to come and go as they please. Each bedroom also has its own seating area outside, with views of the Château. All of the rooms are on the ground floor and one is specifically designed for those less able-bodied, with wheelchair access throughout the bedroom and shower-room.

The innkeepers can prepare picnic lunches by request and dinner is available by reservation on occasion. The pool has poolside furniture and is the perfect place to unwind and enjoy the sunshine and views. The garden has swings for the children, a table-tennis table, badminton and boules. There is a guest BBQ area, with views of the Château and a guest fridge available for your drinks.

The Château (outside viewing only as it is privately owned) is a short walk away, with access to the river and a beach with canoe hire a 15 minute walk away.

To book with this accommodation, please see their guide page or email: steve.houghton@wanadoo.fr

Sorrento Campania Bed and Breakfast - Villa Pollio

Breathtaking Views in Southern Italy

The vivacious city of Sorrento, situated 50 km South of Naples and 50 km West of Salerno, is perched on high cliffs overlooking the bays of Naples and Salerno, offering some of the most breathtaking views of Southern Italy. Bed and breakfast travelers interested in culture and architecture should visit the Basilica of St. Antonino, the Cathedral, Sedil Dominova, St. Francis' Convent, Marina Grande and Correale Museum. Sorrento is also the ideal destination for bed and breakfast travelers who want to plan excursions to Capri, Ischia, Pompei, Amalfi, Positano, Ercolano, Paestum and Vesuvius, places located at a distance of 50 kilometres. For examples of accommodations in this fascinating area of Italy, please browse IBBP's selection of Sorrento bed and breakfasts and find your ideal home away from home.

Beautiful Villa Pollio B&B

The innkeepers of Villa Pollio are ready to welcome you in a beautiful residence situated very close to the beach of Meta di Sorrento and leaning out on a characteristic and typically sorrentine citrus garden. Conveniently located near Sorrento, Villa Pollio is only a few kilometers away from the popular touristic and cultural destinations of cities such as Capri, Positano, Amalfi, Ravello, Pompei, Ercolano, Ischia, Procida, Naples and the Vesuvio.

While visiting, you will be received in a beautiful and relaxing atmosphere where you will have the opportunity to enjoy your stay in one of the most picturesque places in the world. The bed and breakfast is ideally situated in an area from where you will be able to take advantage of the nearby sunny beaches as well as challenging excursions in the local beautiful mountains. Together with all comforts provided to its guests, Vila Pollio prides itself in delivering excellent service to make your stay all the more pleasant and unforgettable in this beautiful corner of the earth.

To book with this B&B, please see their guide page or email them at info@villapollio.it.

Puffin Inn Anchorage Alaska

Anchorage is Alaska's largest city offering travelers metropolitin ammenties that you would expect in any modern city, however, it also offers the unexpected with the rugged Alaskan Wilderness surrounds it. Travelers come to this area to take in the beautiful scenery and to enjoy the numerous outdoor and cultural activities. Local attractions worth a look include visiting the Portage Glacier, Alaska Native Heritage Center, and Anchorage Museum of History and Art. Areas in close proximity for touring include the Kenai River, Prince William Sound, Columbia Glacier, Chugach State Park, Resurrection Bay, Lake Hood Air Harbor, Alyeska Resort, and College Fjord.

Whether your Alaska vacation brings you to Anchorage for one night or many, Puffin Inn offers convenient access to area attractions such as Chugach State Park, the Seward Highway and the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail. Puffin Inn is also minutes from metropolitan entertainment in downtown Anchorage, and a short drive to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport.

Aukland, New Zealand - Bavaria B&B Hotel

Island, Culture, and Modern City

The city of Auckland, located on New Zealand's Northern Island, offers bed and breakfast travelers an appealing blend of islands, Polynesian culture, harbors and modern city environment. Beautiful beaches, hiking trails and a dozen of enchanted islands can be reached within a half an hour. Tourist attractions include the Auckland Museum, Auckland Art Gallery, Auckland Botanic Gardens, Crystal Mountain and Howick Historical Village. Added to that a number of wineries, lively nightlife, fine dining and excellent shopping, Auckland will ensure a memorable bed and breakfast experience for many tastes.

Charming Bed and Breakfast Hotel

The Bavaria B&B Hotel is a charming, small hotel offering quality accommodations with all of the comforts of modern living. Situated only 2 km from the city center, yet in a quiet, historic and serene suburb with one of Auckland's most visited attractions: the Mount Eden, an extinct volcano which offers panoramic views over the city. This 100-year-old kauri villa with its 11 ensuite rooms is tastefully decorated with native timber furniture and quality commercial beds. The establishment is immaculately maintained. The large sunny guest lounge looks onto a private deck and lush subtropical garden.

To book with this bed and breakfast, please see their guide page.

Belfry Bed and Breakfast in Brugge, Belgium

Historic European City

Brugge is a historic European city in Belgium offering visitors architecture, historical monuments, fine dining, world famous chocolates, lace and more. While here enjoy viewing some of the best medieval architecture in Europe, walking down the cobblestone streets of the Grote Markt, enjoying breweries & beer, touring the historic churches, taking carriage rides, and or course windmills.

Bed and Breakfast Near Market Square

Belfry Bed and Breakfast is a cozy Bed and Breakfast right in the medieval heart of Bruges. If is wonderful place to stay for a romantic weekend or enjoyable holiday. The Bed and Breakfast is located in a little street only a few footsteps away from Market square, Belfry and Burg, in the immediate vicinity of all the cultural events and touristic places you are longing to see. Just around the corner are the main shopping streets and a wide choice of restaurants.

To book with this establishment, please see their guide page.