Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Elegant Bed and Breakfast in Buenos Aires

The Sprawling Metropolis of Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires is the third largest city in South America, a sprawling metropolis offering travelers a rich history, eclectic culture of art, music and incomparable nightlife. Buenos Aires's identity lies in its 48 neighborhoods, each with its own character and history. The city has a European feel to it with city blocks filled with cafes and sophisticated shops. Tourist must-sees include the Plaza de Mayo, El Centro, San Telmo, La Boca, Palermo, and La Recoleta. Schedule time for a siesta to allow you a lengthy night out at a club, bar, or performance, or an evening of tango and visit one of the neighborhoods' outdoor arts-and-crafts and antique markets.

Elegant Bed and Breakfast, Centrally Located

Located in Colegiales, a small, quiet and safe neighbourhood within walking distance of Palermo Hollywood and the ‘Soho’ district of Buenos Aires, B&B OLLEROS 3000 is run personally by Claudine, a Belgian who specializes in hospitality management, and her husband Juan, an architect and art historian. The innkeepers speak English, Spanish, French, and understand Italian.

The house was built in 1
903, completely renovated in 2001. It preserves its original character and tastefully combines the old and the new. The lovely sun patio, full of plants and flowers, is a privileged place to have breakfast in the open air. However, because of its many staircases, the house is not suitable for disabled people.

Within walking distance: the Flea Market, the New Design area (Palermo). At only 20 minutes by car or subway: the historical centre.(Teatro Colón, Plaza de Mayo, San Telmo, La Boca, Puerto Madero)


See their guide listing for booking information.

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Jungfrau Region on Switzerland - Sunny Days Bed and Breakfast



Spectacular Scenery of Switzerland's Jungfrau Region

Interlaken is located located 50 km southeast of Bern in central Switzerland in the Jungfrau Region; this area is one of the most popular travel destinations of the country. Famed for its spectacular scenery, including famous alps, mountain lakes, alpine streams, and wild flowers, the area offers endless outdoor activities, spas, history, shopping, dining, and nightlife. Area attractions worth a look include the town's Augustinian monastery, Schilthorn and the Allmendhubel by funicular, the waterfalls at Giessbach, and the open-air museum at Ballenberg.

Family Friendly Bed and Breakfast

Sunny Days Bed and Breakfast offers guests a friendly welcome and a family atmosphere. It's situated in a nice quiet location, just a 5 minute walk away from the center of Interlaken. Whether you're looking for an adventure holiday or just a relaxing few days break taking in the beautiful scenery, it won't take you long to realize you have found the ideal spot here in Interlaken.

The Bed and Breakfast has recently undergone a complete internal face lift. The rooms are fresh and colorful. On the south side of the chalet are bedrooms with a balconies each looking out onto the garden and the magnificent Jungfrau. All bedrooms have full bathrooms and cable TV. The breakfast room is also situated on the south side of the house.

The innkeepers are happy to help you plan your excursions, point you in the right directions for sightseeing or simply take an interest in making your stay with them in the Berner Oberland as memorable as possible, the whole year round.

See their guide page for additional details.

Monday, February 22, 2010

Orangeville, Ontario - Gothic Revival Victorian


Visit One Of The Most Scenic Areas of Ontario

The town of Orangeville is situated less than an hour's drive from Toronto, Ontario, in one of the most scenic areas of Ontario. Bed and breakfast travelers will be delighted by the diverse range of outdoor recreational opportunities including fishing, biking, horseback riding, hiking, golfing, cross-country and downhill skiing. Explore Orangeville's Heritage District, delightful restaurants and unique shops, the Opera House, The Bruce Trail or see the area's sights while taking a trip onboard the Credit Valley Explorer Tour Train. The options are numerous to make this an unforgettable memory.

Gothic Revival Victorian

The former home of Alexander Dunlop McKitrick,
McKitrick House Inn is an elegantly restored B&B located in downtown Orangeville. This Gothic Revival Victorian house was built 1871 and purchased by Alexander Dunlop McKitrick who was co-founder and editor of Orangeville's newspaper, The Banner. He served on town and county councils and eventually became the mayor of Orangeville.

McKitrick House is furnished with fine antiques of the period and is located in Orangeville's Heritage District, just a stroll away from a myriad of restaurants, and shops. Artist studios, hiking, skiing, and golfing are only a short drive away.

Whether you choose to relax by the fire in the parlour,curled up with a book in the upper sitting room, or sipping a cool drink on the cozy covered porch, you will definitely feel at home.
The inn has five comfortably appointed guest rooms; three rooms feature en-suite bathrooms.
The Honeymoon suite features a queen size, four poster canopy bed, fireplace, and original claw foot soaking tub.

For more information, see their guide page or call
519 941 0620

Sunday, February 21, 2010

La Metairie des Bois in Loire Valley France


Beautiful Loire Valley

The region known as the
Loire Valley is located in central France. This diverse area offers visitors sophisticated cities, wonderful food and wine, and spectacular scenery. The area has an abundance of historic chateauxs, historic towns, sleepy hamlets, seaside escapes for nature lovers, and more.

Medieval French Town


The medieval town of
Loches is situated in the beautiful Loire Valley, just 25 miles (40 km) southeast of Tours in the hills of the banks of the Indre. It offers bed and breakfast travelers one of the most impressive castles of the Loire region, the Chateau de Loches. Other attractions include the Romanesque Collegiate Church of St-Ours, Valmer and Villandry gardens and the caves of Chinon, Bourgueil and Vouvray. Outdoor attractions within easy reach range from golfing to hiking and horseback riding to boating.


16th Century Luxury

La Métairie is typical of Touraine architecture dating from the 16th century and its original character has been carefully conserved over the years. The B&B is near the village of Vou, surrounded by 200 hectares of private woods and small lakes with good fishing. The medieval town of Loches is 10 kms from here, Tours is 30 kms away and we are within a reasonable drive of some of the loveliest of the Loire châteaux.

The peace and quiet here at La Métairie is wonderfully soothing and welcome after a day out. The garden is filled with roses and centuries old trees and sometimes on a walk, you can catch a glimpse of roe deer or a stag, or herons and wild ducks near the ponds. Our family has lived in this house for more than three hundred years, so we know the Touraine area intimately and will be happy to advise on anything you may need to know.

The four double bedrooms are prettily decorated and furnished with family furniture and each have a bathroom with either bath or shower. All the bedrooms have a sofa and television, a coffee maker and a small fridge. There is also a laundry room with washing machine and ironing facilities if needed.

Saturday, February 20, 2010

Stadtnest Bed and Breakfast - Vienna Austria


The Stadtnest Bed and Breakfast is located on the third floor of a late 19th / early 20th century old-town building (no elevator) close to the city centre. The Bed & Breakfast is part of the owner's private apartment, but has a separate entrance area. All rooms have been carefully renovated and newly decorated in 2004.

Like a typical Bed & Breakfast, Stdtnest offers you not only accommodations in our two pleasant private rooms, but also a full breakfast, plus a lot of personal information and service. Needless to mention that the rooms have all amenities and can be rented either for single or double occupancy.

There is a reading corner and a 24 hour free Internet access.

A full breakfast will be served each morning in the guest kitchen. All food and ingredients used are from organic farming, and some are home made. The innkeepers also use Fair Trade products.

After breakfast hours you may use the guest kitchen for preparing small meals for yourself. A number of supermarkets and grocery stores are in close vicinity of the B&B.

In the private guesthouse, families with kids are warmly welcomed. A baby bed, or small additional cot can be placed in your room.

You can also rent the whole Stadtnest as an appartment for 4 persons (plus a child and a baby). Please enquire for details.

Thursday, February 18, 2010

La Rivolte, French Riviera Mansion


Historic Mansion

La Rivolte is an English-owned and run 19th century mansion situated at the foothills of the Alps, in Grasse, famous for its perfume industry and overlooking the Bay of Cannes with large Mediterranean gardens and a jade-green heated swimming pool.

The B&B has eight bedrooms which all have sea views, two salons and large kitchen/dining room. There is a beautiful large terrace with spectacular views over the old town of Grasse and towards the sea. The location makes this accommodation an ideal base from which to explore the Cote d'Azur. There are several excellent golf courses within a half-hour drive.

As an added feature,
La Rivolte runs a poetry workshop in June of each year with the well-known poet, Roger McGough.

For more information, please see their guide entry.

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Enjoy the Big Island of Hawaii at Halualoa Inn


Artist Village of Holualoa

The artisan village of Holualoa is nestled 1400 feet above sea level on the slopes of the Mount Hualalai on Hawaii's Big Island. The village is known for its rich history and culture and offers bed and breakfast travelers a multitude of galleries, shops, restaurants, artist studios, ukulele makers and boutiques featuring handicrafts. There are also a multitude of original coffee farms and just beyond the village fine sandy beaches for snorkeling, surfing and kayaking. Holualoa has an active community that celebrates with numerous events throughout the year including the Kona Coffee Cultural Festival, the Music and Light Festival and the Ukulele Jam.

Kona Coffee Estate

Located upcountry in the heart of the Kona Coffee Belt on the Big Island of Hawaii, Holualoa Inn is a spectacular Hawaii Bed and Breakfast Kona Coffee Estate. Nestled on the slopes of Mount Hualalai on the Western Shore of the Hawai’i, our ocean view Big Island B&B is abundant with well-tended tropical flower gardens and ginger, papaya, avocado and pineapple trees -- the ideal location for an ocean view wedding, honeymoon, family reunion or any special event. Amid 30 lush acres of pasture land and gardens, discover an orchard of over 4,300 Kona Coffee trees. Holualoa Inn Big Island Bed and Breakfast is an inspired Polynesian retreat, a Holualoa Boutique Hotel that combines the tranquility of a private estate with the convenience of its proximity to the many shops, galleries and eateries of historic Holualoa Village. Our Holualoa Kona B&B is minutes from Kona beaches, restaurants, shopping, golf, hiking, and water sports.