Bed and breakfast inns can be a charming addition to your honeymoon plans. They provide private and individually decorated rooms for their guests, and common areas for the use of all the guests at the inn. The innkeepers are usually friendly, well-informed hosts who can give you a wealth of advice and information about the area you are visiting.

When making your reservation, you will need to inquire about check-in and check-out times. Most B&B inns do not have a 24-hour check-in staff. Some inns have both shared baths and private baths. Most people prefer a private bathroom. Some allow pets or smoking, many do not.

If you have a more modest honeymoon budget, you can book a midweek package. This may include one or more of the following: two nights lodging (queen bed; private bath), full breakfast each morning, fruit and cheese tray on arrival, bottle of local wine, picnic lunches for two, passes to local resorts, and a box of Belgian chocolates.

The breakfast at a B&B should be flexible to some degree. Many are disappointed to find they are only offered a continental breakfast. And some inns ban in-room eating. These are questions you need to address before booking the reservation. (The B&B website will not necessarily give you the answers.)

Your innkeeper can make romantic restaurant recommendations and even make reservations in advance. He/she will also tell you the best things about the area that you won't see in the guidebooks, including what is overpriced and overcrowded. There may even be coupons or discounts associated with restaurants, bars, museums, recreation and resorts.

On line you will find a wealth of information about Bed and Breakfast inns, at home and internationally. At www.bedandbreakfast.com, there is a worldwide listing of bed and breakfast inns, lodges, cabins, historic hotels, guest ranches, and more. You can also search forums, read testimonials, and seek recommendations from family and friends.