"Pamela Lanier's TravelGuides.com has out-performed the combined response of the over two dozen other directories we are listed on."

- Gwen's Lodge, Cooper Landing, AK

"Consumers pick B&B' or Country Inns for the romantic feelings they inspire, said Pamela Lanier author of, The Complete Guide of Bed and Breakfasts Inns International and founder of Lanier BB."

- CBS Market Watch


Aspiring Innkeepers



Becoming the owner of a bed and breakfast is an exciting and challenging career choice. LanierBB.com offers a wealth of resources to aspiring innkeepers including articles about how to get started, reading recommendations, market research and more.


 Innkeeper Articles

So you'd like to own a bed and breakfast? Pamela Lanier shares her advice and expertise about what it takes to become a bed and breakfast innkeeper.

The Reality of Starting a Bed & Breakfast

The Hands On Reality of Innkeeping

The Numbers Game

A Day in the Life of an Innkeeper



 Professional Reading

The Definitive Guide to Operating a Successful Bed-and-Breakfast or Country Inn
By Mary Davies, Pat Hardy, Jo Ann Bell and Susan Brown

Whether you've already decide to take the plunge or have just started to dream about the possibilities, here is the definitive handbook on starting and running an inn. Recommended by the American Bed & Breakfast Association and the Professional Association of Innkeepers International and used as a text in workshops across North America, this acclaimed volume from four veteran innkeepers features an in-depth look at everything you need to know to operate an inn successfully.

Cost: $10.47

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Innside Scoop Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Bed and Breakfast Inns
By Maxine Pinson

Have you ever wondered what is the appeal of staying at a B&B over a hotel or motel? What type of individual usually frequents B&Bs? Would you enjoy staying at a Bed and Breakfast inn? The book's content includes over 275 inn-related questions addressed with innformative and inntertaining answers. There are also articles providing information, insights and innovative ideas for innkeepers and aspiring innkeepers.

Cost: 14.95

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Start your Own Bed & Breakfast Business Earn Extra Cash from Your Extra Room!
By Beverly Mathews

Now, you can join the thousands of home-based entrepreneurs across the country who enjoy the fun and profit of providing travelers with home-away-from-home accommodations. With this remarkable, up-do-date guide, the spare room in your home can become a vital business asset.

Cost: $4.24

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Open your Own Bed & Breakfast - 4th Edition
By Barbara Notarius and Gail Sforza Brewer

Whether you already know the magic that comes with owning a B&B or you are at the planning stage, the fourth edition - now updated with everything you need to know about online marketing - guides you through this special world.

Cost: $17.95

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How to Start & Run your own Bed & Breakfast Inn
By Ripley Hotch and Carl Glassman

In this book you'll discover the secrets of the best inns. You'll learn how to decide whether owning or leasing an inn is right for you. You'll find out what business strategies characterize a successful inn and learn how to incorporate them in your own business.

Cost: $14.95

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