Travel

If the idea of that next business trip begins to feel like a burden, why not change things up? Instead of a dry hotel with the same room and decor, try a bed and breakfast to add a little adventure to the mix.

Getting rid of the dull rooms, the loud hallways and the vending-machine-like breakfasts can do a lot to lift the weight that business travel throws on your shoulders. By turning your trip into a quick bed and breakfast getaway, you also might find that the creativity and enthusiasm for return to your work.

My favorite place to find bed and breakfasts is at iLoveInns.com. In just a few seconds, I’ve found a few creative properties to consider.

Louisville: Inn at Woodhaven - The 1853 Inn at Woodhaven is a Gothic Revival farmhouse and the exterior is painted bright yellow. The inside features outstanding carved woodwork, crisscross window designs, winding staircases, decorative mantels and hardwood floors. The rooms are appropriately decorated with antiques, while the 12-foot, nine-inch tall ceiling provides more than ample headroom in the Attic Suite! Businesspeople enjoy the Wi-Fi Internet access, free coffee and tea station and other amenities and there are corporate rates.

Cincinnati: Weller Haus B&B - Cincinnati’s Weller Haus B&B consists of two beautifully preserved, side-by-side 1880s homes in Taylor Daughter’s Historic District. They feature an English Garden and water pond outdoors, plus fireplaces and two-place Jacuzzi tubs in the rooms. For business travelers, Weller Haus provides hi-speed wireless connections, office supplies, copying, fax machine mailing, phones, in-room coffee service, and the ability to enjoy breakfast on your schedule. There’s easy 24-hour security access to the Inn and a laundry/dry cleaning service as well.

Sacramento: The Amber House - This California bed and breakfast is within blocks of the capitol. The inn utilizes two 1905 historic homes. Enjoy the inviting guest rooms and relax in front of a fire or in the whirlpool tubs in each of the Italian marble bathrooms. The gourmet morning meal is served in your room. Desks come with each room and a variety of services are available for those who travel on business. Impress your clients by using the inn’s dining room for your meetings.

Depending on the bed and breakfast inn you stay at, many also participate in the iLoveInns.com Buy-One-Night-Get-The-Second-Night-Free program. Cut a few dollars from your travel budget by selecting one of the 1,500 B&Bs that participate in the special program.