Florida B&B Guide

From chintz to hot chocolate, from mountain retreat to urban oasis, where do you want to B&B? Long the mainstay of European travelers, the bed and breakfast options in Florida have expanded to include hostelries with hospitality for folks from their honeymoon through their golden wedding anniversary. Who should be looking for a B&B? When you're drooling over web pages purveying Jacuzzis built for two, it is easy to assume that a bed and breakfast inn is the perfect site for a night of romance in Florida. And, you'd be right. But Florida bed and breakfast inns have a lot to offer the business traveler.

A Florida Bed & Breakfast is a limited service property, usually smaller, owner operated establishement emphasizing an "at home" feeling. A continental or full, hot breakfast is served and included in the room rate.

A Florida Country Inn is a moderate service property, similar in definition to a bed and breakfast, but usually larger in size, with a dining facility that serves at least breakfast and dinner.

Bed and Breakfasts in Florida by City or Area:

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Apalachicola B&B Cedar Key B&B Daytona Beach B&B

Fort Lauderdale B&B Gainesville B&B Key West B&B

Melbourne Beach B&B Miami Beach B&B Ocala B&B

Orlando B&B Quincy B&B Saint Augustine B&B

Saint Petersburg B&B Santa Rosa Beach Seaside B&B

What if you are a single traveller? Whether you travel for business or pleasure you'll find the personal attention at a Florida bed and breakfast makes you feel at home as you roam. Single tourists will usually find a lot of local information about Florida tours and sights so that they can make the most of their time alone. Women executives who are safety conscious will rest easy at most Florida bed and breakfasts where the small staff and personal attention assure that you'll feel secure. Most Florida bed and breakfasts are sited in scenic or historic areas that tend to be safe for solo rambles after work.

A Florida bed and breakfast may offer the more gregarious partner a chance to mix and mingle during evening socials, relaxing in a common lounge, or rocking on the porch. The introverted part of the pair can retreat to the room and read or simply watch the view. Often during a theme weekend one spouse is eager to participate while the other one wants to relax in solitary splendor. Florida innkeepers are a friendly lot, and are usually happy to tell you all about their inn's services and structure. If you hate sharing a breakfast table with strangers, ask how the dining room is laid out. Alternatively, if part of the pleasure is meeting other guests, ask about inclusive social events.