No matter the cost of gas, Americans still want to travel. We want to spend fun time with family, or get away from the stresses of everyday life, or see something new, or all of the above.  Gas prices may force travelers to redefine the word “vacation”.  Instead of one, long vacation to a far-away place, you might consider several short trips to near-by points of interest.

What do blueberries, marshmallows, catfish, pickles, covered bridges, steel guitars, old boy’s toys, and bluegrass have in common?  They’re all celebrated with festivals in Indiana and summer is the perfect time to visit local festivals and fairs.   What a great way to enjoy food, fun, and family!

Where to start?  Indiana tourism is a valuable resource for festival and fair information.  Go to www.visitindiana.net or www.indianafestivals.org to see what’s happening or to request an Indiana Festival Guide.  Or, if you have a destination in mind, go to the county visitor’s bureau’s website or the local Chamber of Commerce to see what’s happening in the area.

While you’re “On the Road Again”, consider staying in a bed and breakfast.   Each B&B is unique; so are the innkeepers…none are alike.  Visit www.indianabandb.com and take a look at the variety of Inns from which to choose. Go to “Find a B&B”, check the amenities you want, the area you want to visit, activities you like; a list of inns that match your wishes will be generated for you.

Go for a festival, stay for more.  Because innkeepers are members of the community, they can help you find many fun things to do, awesome places to visit, and great places to eat.  In addition to comfortable rooms and scrumptious breakfasts, innkeepers provide great concierge service!

Enjoy all that a bed and breakfast has to offer when you get away to one of Indiana’s amazing festivals!

Make plans to getaway to some of Indiana’s amazing festivals and while you’re away from home, enjoy the many things a bed and breakfast has to offer.   Check in, check us out and you’ll see why bed and breakfasts are “The Better Way to Stay”.

Spring is finally winning the battle over this winter that just won’t end!  After record breaking snowfall and cold, aren’t you ready to get away and enjoy the beautiful change of seasons?  “Yes!!!” you say, “But with gas prices soaring, what am I to do?”  A near-by bed and breakfast may be the perfect answer to your question.  You don’t have to travel great distances to enjoy a get-away; there are probably some wonderful places to escape that are close to you enabling you to save both travel time and gas.   Check out the interactive map at www.indianabnb.com to see where member inns are located…choose one close to you and spend your time enjoying your destination instead of on the road.  Remember, it’s not how far away you go; it’s how far away you feel. While you’re on the website, take a look at the many special packages that will enhance your stay.  You may even be able to find inns that will help take the sting out of cost of gas by including a gas card with your stay. Celebrate Spring…check in and check us out.   Then you’ll know why we say bed and breakfasts are “The Better Way to Stay”!