Wisconsin Bed and Breakfast Association Blog » B&B getaway http://www.wbba.org/blog Mon, 09 Aug 2010 18:59:18 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Best Farmers Markets in Wisconsin and the B&Bs That Are Nearby http://www.wbba.org/blog/2010/08/best-farmers-markets-in-wisconsin-and-the-bbs-that-are-nearby/ http://www.wbba.org/blog/2010/08/best-farmers-markets-in-wisconsin-and-the-bbs-that-are-nearby/#comments Mon, 09 Aug 2010 18:26:51 +0000 wbba http://www.wbba.org/blog/?p=109 Seems every farmers’ market in Wisconsin has a personality all its own. Which makes a Saturday morning stroll through tents filled with juicy fruit, fresh-from-the-field veggies, luscious baked goods, honey, even eye-popping bouquets of flowers a nice addition to your B&B itinerary. Bet you’ll even find some garden art or homemade crafts. You may be surprised to learn that the largest true farmers’ market in the country is in Madison, Wisconsin. If you have your B&B getaway on the calendar for this fall, you may want to cross-reference the nearest farmers’ markets by logging on to SavorWisconsin.com.

]]> http://www.wbba.org/blog/2010/08/best-farmers-markets-in-wisconsin-and-the-bbs-that-are-nearby/feed/ 0 The March of Fall Color in Wisconsin is On http://www.wbba.org/blog/2009/09/the-march-of-fall-color-in-wisconsin-is-on/ http://www.wbba.org/blog/2009/09/the-march-of-fall-color-in-wisconsin-is-on/#comments Tue, 15 Sep 2009 17:59:04 +0000 wbba http://www.wbba.org/blog/?p=13 Sunny days, cool nights - September is delivering perfect conditions for fall color, starting in the northwoods and marching south.  As you plan your Wisconsin B&B getaway, you might want to log on to TravelWisconsin.com for up-to-the-minute fall color reports; you can even request the report be delivered to your e-mail.  The Department of Tourism has dozens of spotters around the state, so it’s a great little tool.  On your drive, maybe set aside time for a little detour to enjoy a Wisconsin Rustic Road.  Lest you think “rustic roads” is a clever title for unimproved roads, think again. These roads, with their terrific natural features, offer hikers, bikers, and motorists a less-traveled escape into some of the finest scenery the Midwest has to offer. There are more than 500 designated miles of Rustic Roads in 54 counties of the state, many with B&Bs close-by.

]]> http://www.wbba.org/blog/2009/09/the-march-of-fall-color-in-wisconsin-is-on/feed/ 0 Taking B&B Myth Busting into Our Own Hands http://www.wbba.org/blog/2009/08/taking-bb-myth-busting-into-our-own-hands/ http://www.wbba.org/blog/2009/08/taking-bb-myth-busting-into-our-own-hands/#comments Wed, 12 Aug 2009 18:40:50 +0000 wbba http://beta.wbba.org/blog/?p=3 And now, a word from our innkeepers on the five most common myths in the B&B world.  They want you to know:

A) You will not have to share a bathroom. Added bonus – many inns have spa-quality bathrooms.
B) A B&B does not have to be historic to be licensed by us.  There are contemporary properties as equally B&B-worthy as historic mansions.
C) You do not have to eat breakfast with strangers.  Interact as much or as little as you like – simply communicate your preference when you make your reservation.
D) There is no curfew. Some inns have separate guest entrances, so stay out as late as you like.
E) Innkeeping is not a hobby; it is a career and a passion.

Remember, our innkeepers like to be asked questions, so no need to be in the dark or under a cloud of misperception when it comes to your B&B getaway.

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