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You’ve
planned the perfect wedding. Every detail is perfect, from
the lace on your gown to each petal of your flowers. It’s
been a lot of work, but it’s been worth it.
Now it’s
time for your honeymoon, and all you want to do is relax and
not worry about any more details. But you also want to have
a perfect vacation with your new husband where everything is
romantic and carefully planned. Wouldn’t it be great to find
someone to take care of all the honeymoon details? Someone
who would work discreetly in the background to make sure
everything is in place for you to have a great time? A bed
and breakfast honeymoon may be just what you need.
Staying at a
bed and breakfast inn, also known as a “B&B,” is definitely
not like staying in a hotel. And unless you have stayed at a
B&B establishment before, you might be surprised at what the
experience is really like. B&Bs are usually private homes
run as businesses, offering rooms and a morning meal to
overnight guests. As varied and unique as the innkeepers
that operate them, a B&B may be elegant, rustic or quaint.
It may have one or two rooms or as many as a dozen. The
innkeepers may live in private quarters in the home, or they
may live a short distance away.
What the
Eureka Springs
B&Bs provide is an intimate, private setting and a lot of
personal attention to your comfort. In fact, innkeepers are
usually obsessed with the comfort of their guests. For those
who have never stayed in a B&B, the idea of this much
personal attention might be uncomfortable. They might
imagine forced conversations with other guests or a lack of
privacy. A lot of people also think, “I’ve never stayed in a
B&B before. What do I do?” But that’s the point – everything
is all ready done for you. You don’t need to know anything
special before coming to a B&B – just how to enjoy yourself.
And, Innkeepers are happy to oblige if you want a lot of
peace and quiet. You may see the innkeepers only at check-in
and checkout, if that’s what you want. Your B&B experience
can be as personal as you want it to be.
According to
the owners of the
Angel at Rose Hall
a 4-Diamond Victorian
Mansion in Eureka
Springs, Arkansas, that kind of quiet is just what the
doctor ordered. “If my guests are looking for any one thing
during their stay here, it’s peace,” she says. “That’s what
so many people need today: a little pampering. Even if it is
only for a few days.” Honeymoon couples often find
themselves in need of this kind of attention. That’s why so
many couples chose a Eureka Springs Bed and Breakfast
for their honeymoon stay after the stress of a
wedding.
"If you're looking for privacy and real quality time to
truly enjoy each other far from the maddening crowd of the
wedding reception and without the interruption of maids and
bellboys, a B&B offers just that." "When guests check in, hopefully, we've thought
of all their needs before they even arrive. If they have
some special need we've missed, we let them know we are here
for them and all they have to do is ask and our staff
will take care of it." The Arkansas
Democrat Gazette in a
recent article said that Eureka Springs "gives couples a
chance to reconnect with each other...from fueling the fiery
romance of the newly-married to reviving the romance in
enduring relationships." "That's the beauty of
a B&B experience....you have time to relax and enjoy each
other, whether you've just been married or are celebrating
50 years!"
Whether
getting tips from the innkeepers about restaurants to visit
or listening to the fascinating tales of other guests, B&B
travelers usually aren’t just getting a place to stay; they
are getting a whole experience. The B&B experience is all
about the details. Unlike a chain hotel, a B&B innkeeper is
expecting you and is focused on giving you an incredible
stay. That can only mean one thing for a B&B guest: you will
be pampered – from fresh flowers to warm cookies waiting in
your room. B&Bs almost always offer service with a capital
“S.”
The
luxurious setting may make it difficult to remember, but the
staff at a B&B is usually very small. The smiling face
serving you breakfast will probably be the same person who
will clean your room later. Because staff is often limited,
it’s good to keep this in mind when making special requests.
For example, this probably isn’t the time to expect the
kitchen to operate with a short-order cook. Innkeepers are
usually happy to work with you to accommodate dietary
restrictions or special needs, but don’t over-burden your
host and hostess with a lot of unusual requests.
You probably
won’t need to make any requests because the innkeeper will
have all ready created the perfect setting for you. B&B
rooms are known for their luxurious décor and attention to
detail and comfort. Most innkeepers pull out all the stops.
It isn’t unusual to find lavish details, fine furniture, and
lots of plump pillows and soft bedding. Baths usually offer
plush towels, therapeutic jets and designer soaps or bubble
baths
As the term
“bed and breakfast” suggests, the luxury doesn’t stop with
the sleeping accommodations. Breakfasts at B&Bs are events
to remember. Whether a home-cooked meal of traditional
comfort foods or a three-course gourmet feast prepared by a
professional chef, innkeepers pride themselves on getting
their guests off to a wonderful start in the morning.
“Breakfast
is almost a lost art,” explains Latimer. “It’s a special
treat for most people to start their day by taking the time
to talk with each other and share good food.” Some
B&Bs offer breakfast delivered to your room; others will
have dining room hours or a formal sit-down meal. No matter
what the schedule, B&Bs specialize in attentive friendly
service. With this attention and care for their guests, it’s
not unusual for friendships to form.
All in all,
a B&B is the perfect choice for a honeymoon couple – or any
couple looking to get away. You’ll find a private, intimate
setting with plenty of romantic details, and your innkeeper
will be attending to your every need. What better way to
make your honeymoon every bit as perfect as your Eureka
Springs wedding?
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