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Arrington's Bed and Breakfast Journal
Trade Information for the B&B and Country Inn Innkeeper, Innsitter and Aspiring Owner.
"Prepare your Inn for Retreats and Getaways," by Sarah Stiles, June 2005, pages 6-8.
Many travelers seek to improve their mind and body while on vacation. The TIA reports that more than 25 percent of U.S. travelers have used a fitness center or gym while on vacation in the past three years. About one-fifth of travelers have taken an educational trip in the past three years. These travelers are more likely to be more educated and have a higher household income.
"The Whalewalk Inn and Spa (www.whalewalkinn.com ) in Cape Cod, Mass., has a new addition solely devoted to fitness, relaxation and beauty. The inn's Spa and Wellness Center offers an air-conditioned fitness facility with cardiovascular and weight training equipment; a heated, indoor resistance pool; a sauna; and a boutique, where guests can purchase an array of spa products or other inn products. Available spa services include several types of massages and facials. Although not every B & B has a building solely devoted to these types of services, you could offer spa services or in-room massages to guests as part of a romance or getaway package.
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