Life after a green change – Not 1 but 2 of them!

Life after a green change – Not 1 but 2 of them! WRITTEN BY: Karen Nixon, Penghana Bed and Breakfast Our story began in Brisbane in 2002. We both worked in the corporate world and had reached a point in life where it was time for change from the trappings of our inner-city lifestyle.  I […]

How would you like your eggs?

How would you like your eggs? Scrambled, fried or poached? Instead of the McDonalds saying, “Do you want fries with that?” the traditional Bed and Breakfast saying might be, “How would you like your eggs- scrambled, fried or poached?” A traditional Bed and Breakfast offers a hearty, cooked breakfast with a combination of locally made […]

What’s the difference?

What’s the difference? What’s the difference between a Bed & Breakfast and an Airbnb rental? It’s a question many guests ask, and Bed & Breakfast owners wish was better known. Basically, the difference is that Airbnb is a lightly regulated home sharing internet site that lets anyone list any type of accommodation for rent, whilst a […]

To Share or not to Share

To Share or not to Share WRITTEN BY: Sylvia Dunn, Storm Bay Bed and Breakfast White Beach Tas My husband, Dave, and I have had a few different careers in our lives. Just prior to taking on the Storm Bay Bed and Breakfast in White Beach Tasmania, we owned a motel in Dubbo NSW. That […]

The Formation of Tasmania’s Best Bed and Breakfast Trail (TBBBT)

The Formation of Tasmania’s Best Bed and Breakfast Trail (TBBBT) Creating a Trail for Guests to Follow Around Tasmania When you are the host of a successful, award-winning Tasmanian Bed and Breakfast facility, what can you do to increase the already high level of service you provide to your guests?  Over COVID in mid-2020, three […]