The concierge of the bed and breakfast

You may have visited a city, but have you really experienced it? Have you soaked up the atmosphere that’s on your doorstep? As well as the obvious landmarks and sightseeing tours, experiencing the culture of a city is what adds flavour to your visit.

Frequent visitors to bed and breakfasts have long known that the knowledge of the local area that your bed and breakfast host possesses is one of the things that makes your stay so memorable. Consider all of the amazing restaurants, wine bars and cafes that are off the beaten track of the average tourist. Antiques, galleries, fabrics, pottery, local farmers markets…there is usually a local alternative that is priced for locals, not marked up to take advantage of the passing tourist trade.

You won’t find many of a city’s hidden gems on the run-of-the-mill tourist map. This is a shame. Experiencing life the way the locals do is part of being a tourist. Whilst staying in a bed and breakfast, your host is a fountain of local knowledge, your very own treasure map of the local area.

Your host is your concierge while you are a guest in their home. He or she is only too delighted to advise you of the best places to eat, drink and shop. They should know – it’s their neighbourhood.