Affordable Summer B&B Vacations

Americans still love to travel, but these days, last-minute affordable getaways are most popular. With this in mind, BedandBreakfast.com, the leading online B&B directory representing 27,000 B&Bs worldwide, offers a host of affordable vacations.

WEST COAST

Tudor Rose Bed & Breakfast, Salida, CO: High country horseback adventure in the Rockies. The two-night package combines beautiful accommodations plus a half-day horseback ride with snack, breakfast each morning, and a special dinner. Double rates start at $290. Info: 800-379-0889 or www.thetudorrose.com.

Ann Starrett Mansion, Port Townsend, WA: The whale-watching package includes two nights accommodation, two whale-watch tickets, and a picnic breakfast for two, for $320. Info: 800-321-0644 or www.starrettmansion.com.

MIDWEST

Poplar Creek Guesthouse B&B, Grand Marais, MN: Hike the Boundary Waters trails between Poplar Creek Guesthouse and Old Northwoods Lodge. The package includes two nights' accommodations, breakfast two mornings, trail lunch, and luggage shuttle for $155 each. Info: 800-322-8327 or www.littleollielodging.com/packages.html.

Captain Montague's B & B, Huron, OH: Enjoy the thrilling rides at Cedar Point Park. The package includes two midweek nights, breakfast each morning and daily snacks, plus two tickets to Cedar Point for $300. Info: 800-276-4756 or www.captainmontagues.com.

SOUTH

Christopher's Bed and Breakfast, Bellevue, KY: The Newport Aquarium Package offers accommodations for two, breakfast and two aquarium tickets for $125. Info: 888-585-7085 or www.christophersbb.com.

NEW ENGLAND & MID ATLANTIC

Deacon Timothy Pratt Bed and Breakfast, Old Saybrook, CT: Enjoy two nights in a room with fireplace and Jacuzzi tub, candle-lit breakfast, ride aboard the Essex Steam Train, plus a riverboat ride. Starting at $275. Info: 860-395-1229 or http://connecticut-bed-and-breakfast.com.

Haddonfield Inn, Haddonfield, NJ: The innkeepers are avid sports fans, and have season tickets to Philadelphia Eagles football, Flyers hockey, Sixers basketball and Phillies baseball. Packages consist of two tickets to a game of your choice, and one night at the inn. Starting at $205 for two tickets and overnight stay with breakfast. Info: 800-269-0014 or www.haddonfieldinn.com.

Rufus Tanner House, Pine City, NY: Come float your cares away on the beautiful Chemung River. Package comes compete with inner tubes and water cannons, plus two nights lodging, breakfast each morning, and a picnic lunch, starting at $285 for two. Info: 607-732-0213 or www.rufustanner.com.