Monday, January 31, 2011

Feel At Home In Wine Country

By Wesley Mathews


A visitor typically comes to a noteworthy area of the country hopeful to immerse themselves in the unique surroundings of that location. Whether he has come to sample the wines or discover the history of the location, he really wants to feel for a while like he is part of the culture there. When he is looking for accommodations he regularly has a option between lodging in a cookie-cutter chain motel or locally-owned bed breakfasts or else inns.

An inn frequently has the same charm as a bed and breakfast. The primary difference is that while an inn may have an worker within an office to assist you anytime you require assistance, the owners of a bed and breakfast live in the home with their guests. The former gives greater privacy but a vacation at the latter may help the visitor become more deeply involved in the area. The family with whom he is staying will give him more than a room for the night. They might dine with him at breakfast and offer their insights into the local culture in addition to advice about what to take in as well as where to go.

A look at some of the best tourist hot spots in the usa will give some examples of why the bed-and-breakfast choice is best. One of the very first that comes to mind is Fredericksburg, a little town nestled in the Texas Hill Country.

Fredericksburg was established by German immigrants in the middle eighteen hundreds and even now retains an old-European atmosphere. Individuals come to see the traditional German architecture, and see the local wineries. The region is also a center for bird watchers and bicyclists.

Numerous bed and breakfasts operate around the region. Several are run by families who accentuate their German heritage. Others are out in the countryside and sport names that pay homage to the ranch culture that thrives there. Still others, that are operated by the local wineries, invite their guests to tastings and additional wine-related activities. Several emphasize their proximity to historical places including the Nimitz museum which is dedicated to the career of Fredericksburg's best-known native son, Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, Commander in Chief of the Pacific Fleet during World War Two.

People that enjoy historical properties must also set up a stay at a B&B in the Lancaster, Pennsylvania area. Lancaster is a small city centered within the center of Amish and Minnonite country. It is also famous for its dairy farms, wineries, and of course cheese industry. Because it is within driving distance of both Gettysburg and Hershey, Pennsylvania, it can often be used as a center location for all those embarking on historical tours.

The bed and breakfasts there emphasize space. Several are situated on old or working farms and publicize the number of acres a potential visitor will have to wander. Several feature tours of the local places with glimpses of the Amish who preserve a nineteenth century life style complete with horses and buggies and of course traditional era clothing. Some B&B's cater to people that have come to the area to enjoy the wines and taste the cheeses.

Everyone excited about wineries and wine tasting must take a getaway to Key West, Florida where prominence is put on non-grape wines. The distinctive tropical fruit flavors include key lime, mango and tangelo.

While some bed and breakfasts incorporate complimentary glasses of wine to assist guests relax in the evening, most maintain a seafaring theme on that tiny island while advertising their proximity to the beach. The history of Key West is extensive and reflected in the wide variety of architecture displayed by the countless bed and breakfasts.

Located on the country's opposite shore you will find the gorgeous Napa Valley of California. This region is well known as the fruit-and-vegetable production center of the nation. It is also the leading wine-making location of the country. People that brag that America can rival the French in making world-class fine wines are pertaining to California wines made in Napa Valley.

Many bed and breakfasts will almost always offer an opportunity to partake in area wines and cheeses together with tours to nearby wineries. Other romantic getaways remind their tourists that more events happen in Napa Valley and feature historical outings, hot air balloon rides and also cooking classes.

Regardless of where a tourist goes within the U. S., a vacation at a bed breakfast should almost certainly make his stopover more memorable. He will develop a greater understanding of the local history and culture while enjoying a level of luxury and ambiance not often equaled by chain hotels.




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