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The state of Florida sees a great many tourists each year, most of whom are directing their collective gaze toward either Disneyworld or some other high profile location and/or event site. As a result of the hotel and motel industry taking advantage of this inundation of tourism, most people never stop to think about the wonderful Bed and Breakfasts that are also available in the area. If you*ve never experienced the comfort, luxury and hospitality of a B&B, you*ve missed one of the often overlooked pleasures that this southeast state has to offer.
The Key West Bed and Breakfast 每 located in the William Russell House in Key West, Florida 每 is a beautiful three-story Victorian establishment, surrounded by flowers and shade trees within the boundaries of the area known as Old Town. Each of the eight guests rooms, decorated in fine Caribbean style, boast hardwood floors and high ceilings that suggest a sunny, open-air atmosphere. The festive interior 每 full of the colors of the islands 每 reflects the work of local artisans, and the grounds surrounding this stunning inn immerse its guests in a tropical paradise, with color, music and tropical gardens. Those who enjoy taking a bit of evening air will find plenty of comfortable chairs on the porch, where they can grab a bit of alone time or meet and chat with the other guests. Listed in the National Historic Register, Key West Bed and Breakfast is an impressive B&B which treats its guests to a sauna, Jacuzzi and complimentary breakfast. If you should find that it*s a tad too warm for your tastes, you*ll also appreciate the air conditioning and Bahama fans that are provided for the convenience of the guests.
Since boating and other water sports are one of the highlights of the Florida lifestyle, vacationers may prefer that their B&B is on the water. Yacht Escapes, Inc., will do that very thing for you 每 quite literally 每 by offering a floating Bed and Breakfast in the form of a private 56* yacht. Docked in Victoria Park within Fort Lauderdale, this vessel offers accommodations which include a spacious aft deck, Fly Bridge, three staterooms, three bathrooms, a salon, galley and dinette. Specific amenities include Satellite TV with a DVD player and full stock of movies, stereo and CD player, refrigerator with ice maker, coffee maker, toaster and microwave. Each of the staterooms comes complete with a private bath, hair dryer, alarm clock, radio and CD player, individual climate control and beach towels. Guests are offered the option of leasing the entire yacht or sharing it with others. One of the most enticing benefits of this type of B&B is that you can travel around to see the various sites without ever leaving your vacation home. With shops, restaurants and beaches at your disposal 每 not to mention a water taxi 每 this is the ideal vacation scenario for those who want the comforts of a Bed and Breakfast, as well as the convenience of life on the high seas.
Bayshore Ryan House Bed and Breakfast 每 located in Tampa, Florida 每 is nestled within Historic Hyde Park, yet with the convenience of being just blocks of downtown Tampa. Built in 1902, this inn is now listed on the National and Local Historic Register. Spotless and beautifully appointed, the Bayshore Ryan House B&B offers a spacious front porch and common areas for guests to enjoy a bit of socializing with other visitors. Five suites 每 each luxurious and independently themed 每 are available, which include double whirlpool tubs and private baths. Among the themes, you*ll find Victorian, Bavarian, Aztec and Safari. For those guests who prefer a bit of quiet time in the great outdoors, the inn boasts a beautifully kept yard 每 complete with a leisure area and invigorating hot tub. In addition to the other perks, guests will enjoy such amenities as a full breakfast, 24-hour snack bar, weekend wine and cheese tour, front porch rockers, a fax machine, video library, phone and an iron with ironing board. Local sites and attractions include restaurants, concerts, theaters, pubs, a trolley and the famous Seven Mile Sidewalk, which allows folks to get a bit of exercise when they*re not busy seeing the sights or relaxing under a shade tree back at the inn.
Who among us doesn*t enjoy getting breakfast in bed every now and then? When you*re a guest at Rachel*s Gardens Bed & Breakfast in Bradenton, Florida, you*re dream will finally come true. This B&B offers full, hot breakfasts that are delivered right to your door each morning (which includes special gourmet decaf coffee) for those who would rather lounge around while the others are meeting around the breakfast table. Two garden bedrooms, each with climate control and a private terrace, provide luxurious comfort for those who are guests of Rachel*s Gardens. During the afternoon hours, all are invited to participate in an Afternoon Tea, complete with mouthwatering treats, beginning at 3:00 p.m. each day. Should you choose to forego sightseeing for the day, you*ll be free to roam the gardens as the butterflies do and lie in the hammock, or take advantage of the hot tub, heated private pool or screened-in pool. When you move back to the indoors, a bit of TV on the 55§ set in the parlor will finish your afternoon, followed by a quick snack from the refrigerator 每 which is available to guests at all times. Your hosts will do their best to accommodate any special dietary needs that you may have during meal times 每 which are delicious encouragements for guests to mingle and share the events of the day.
Located on Lake Tarpon in Tarpon Springs, Florida, is the beautiful, breezy East Lake Bed & Breakfast 每 a quiet retreat in a trendy area of residential homes on two acres of manicured land. Vacationers who prefer water activities will get a lot out of this B&B, which is close to deep-sea fishing opportunities, Sponge Docks and cruises that specialize in both tours and casino gaming, as well as the more traditional tourist sights, such as restaurants and antique shops. You*ll have the utmost privacy when you stay at this peaceful inn, since it presents itself as a private home with one guest room that boasts a private bath, queen-size bed, wall-to-wall carpeting, reading lamp, ceiling fan, color TV, clock/radio, telephone and plenty of closet and drawer space in which to store your clothes. The guest room is positions away from the family*s quarters, for the privacy of its visitors. As a guest of the East Lake Bed & Breakfast, you*ll be treated to a full breakfast each morning 每 at your convenience 每 with your choice of indoor or outdoor service on the patio or deck. The menu will include mouthwatering items such as ginger oatcakes, mozzarella omelet, homemade breads and muffins, homemade jams and seasonal fruits and juices. This is one inn that you may not want to say ※good-bye§ to when your vacation winds to an end.
Regardless of the time of year, types of attractions you prefer or your personal lodging interests, you*re sure to find something that will dazzle you when you make the decision to book into one of Florida*s many Bed & Breakfasts.
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