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June 28, 2005

Allergy Free B&Bs Offer Green Travel

Except for the "Pet-Free" environment it looks like we will fit right in to this segment of the Bed and Breakfast market.  Jeff and I have used vinegar and Amazon Clean and Grean to clean with for years.  With hard-wood floors, windows that open and unscented everything Rainbow's End is perfect for people with non-animal related allergies.

American Chronicle: Allergy Free B&Bs Offer Green Travel.

With an increasing focus on environmental sensitivities, innkeepers are going au natural. Move over ultra-beds and tanning butlers, the newest trend in hospitality is green. For those with allergies and asthma conditions, multiple chemical sensitivity or environmental illnesses, travel is pleasurable again, as BedandBreakfast.com innkeepers come through with low-allergen lodging. It’s back to basics with everything from cleaning with vinegar to line-drying sheets for these B&Bs, offering an ideal respite for travelers with sensitivities and allergies. There’s no additional cost or surcharge for going green at these B&Bs where au natural means anything but clothing-optional. Best of all, count on a healthy and hearty breakfast, prepared by innkeepers who take dietary restrictions and healthy living seriously, and of course, smoke-free environments.

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June 11, 2005

B & B Ideas

Just when you think you have a handle on a task - you find out how little you really know.  For instance:

  • Where do you find an affordable source for small, chemical-free, scent-free soaps?
  • How many sets of sheets and towels do we need to have on hand to not have to be washing laundry at midnight for re-doing a room the next day?
  • Do we have to put in armoirs to replace the ones that are leaving - or is a dresser or even a coat rack to hang clothes on enough for a short stay?

I welcome your input and ideas - anything you might have to offer about running a small bed and breakfast will help.