Check Into Something Better

Here at the Wisconsin B&B Association, we find it mildly amusing that some hotels are offering “B&B Packages.” What’s that adage about imitation being the sincerest form of flattery? Well, we’re not falling for the flattery. Truth is, the breakfast you get at a B&B is homemade, often featuring local ingredients, and served to you. You needn't flip your own pancakes or try to figure out the toaster settings … or worse.  What if B&Bs offered a “Hotel Package”? ‘See why B&Bs are the Better Way to Stay … there, we got that off our chest!  

Tennis Terms Applied to Wisconsin B&Bs part 2

Winner: An unreturnable shot. B&B version: Cameo Rose Victorian Country Inn - Belleville just won the prestigious 2012 Certificate of Excellence award from TripAdvisor. [caption id="attachment_789" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Cameo Rose Victorian Country Inn, Belleville[/caption] Mini-break: Server loses a point in a tie-break. B&B version: Escaping midweek and taking advantage of the great promotional packages at Door County Inns like: Inn at Cedar Crossing & Sawyer House B&B both of Sturgeon Bay, and Trollhaugen Lodge - Ephraim. [caption id="attachment_786" align="alignright" width="570"] Inn at Cedar Crossing (left), Sawyer House B&B (center) both of Sturgeon Bay; Trollhaugen Lodge B&B, Ephraim (right)[/caption] Anticipation: Receiver anticipates where the next ball will land. B&B version: Anticipation is half the fun of your B&B getaway.  Plan all the things you want to do by perusing the appropriately titled Things to Do section of our site. Nice return: Receiver hits a strong return. B&B version: If you love a particular B&B, by all means do return.  At the Albany House B&B - Albany, an impressive 65% of their visitors are return guests. [caption id="attachment_782" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Albany House, Albany[/caption] Nice touch: Usually refers to a deft drop shot. B&B version: SevenOaks - Lake Geneva, offers its guests heated floors and heated towel bars to warm your soft, fluffy towels which we think is an especially nice touch. [caption id="attachment_790" align="aligncenter" width="524"] SevenOaks, Lake Geneva[/caption]  

Second serve: Second chance to get serve in. B&B version: In addition to breakfast, the Westphal Mansion Inn B&B - Hartford offers an evening wine and cheese reception for their guests.

[caption id="attachment_781" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Westphal Mansion Inn B&B, Hartford. Their complimentary "Wine & Cheese Social Hour" is available daily from 4:00-5:00pm.[/caption]
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