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Charlotte Observer

Article Published: June 29, 2017

Charlotte-based journalist Wei Zhou took a closer look at how inns in the Asheville Bed & Breakfast Association are coping with the rise of AirBnB "rentals" in her article, "Asheville B&Bs touting new weapon in fight with Airbnb: Breakfast." While AirBnB rentals may be on the rise, a true Bed & Breakfast experience is un-rivaled and that includes our famous breakfasts. With the highly anticipated arrival of the ABBA cookbook in October 2017, breakfast continues to be the highlight of a stay at one of ABBA's member inns.

QNotes & EdgeMediaNetwork

Blog Posts: July 1, 2016

Prolific writer Bill Allen provides a different take on Asheville beyond the usual two reasons of fall color and Biltmore House – instead, go for romance and fun in his story “Mountain LGBT mecca offers an array of enjoyable vacation options“. In another story, he offers suggestions of things “not to miss” in his “Vacay in the High Country” which was also published on EdgeMediaNetwork. For lodging, he specifically recommends The Reynolds Mansion, Engadine Inn & Cabins At Honey Hill, Carolina Bed & Breakfast and Dry Ridge Inn Bed and Breakfast.

Expedition Portal

Blog Post: June 14, 2016

A fascinating journey by avid cyclist, Lara Kaylor, called Rite of Passage: Crossing the Country One Bike Trail at a Time. In Asheville, she enjoyed a “special treat” by staying at Engadine Inn & Cabins At Honey Hill for three days while biking the trails in the area along with other adventures. She stayed in the cabins and loved the tiny-house feel they provided, along with views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. And the biking didn’t disappoint either.

Hype Orlando

Blog Post: June 10, 2016

Orlando writer, Susan Young, continues her series about Asheville’s Lovely Lodges on Hype Orlando, part of the Orlando Sentinel blog network, with Asheville Lodging Part 2 – The Reynolds Mansion B&B Inn, sharing her thoughts on her amazing stay there along with lots of photos.

Travel Pulse

Blog Post: June 2, 2016

Wondering about the impact of the NC legislature’s recent HB2 bill (i.e. the “Bathroom Bill”) on B&Bs in Asheville? Blogger Susan Young writes “Top Accommodations Give Three Reasons NOT to Boycott NC” and covers the bill’s impact on two of Asheville’s Bed &Breakfast Association properties, North Lodge on Oakland and The Reynolds Mansion along with the Omni Grove Park Inn.

Hype Orlando

Blog Post: May 31, 2016

“Asheville’s Lovely Lodges – Part 1″ is from Orlando writer Susan Young on the HypeOrlando blog, part of the Orlando Sentinel blog network. During her visit to Asheville, she enjoyed the historical charms of North Lodge on Oakland. Stay tuned for Parts 2 and 3.

Champaign & Suburbs

Blog Post: April 21, 2016

Read about Meghan’s family stay at The Engadine Inn & Cabins on her blog , with lots of photos and info about the property. And yes, they’re pet-friendly!

Champaign & Suburbs

Blog Post: April 7, 2016

“48 Hours in Asheville” tells the story of Meghan’s family trip to Asheville, NC exploring various destinations around the area, while staying at Engadine Inn & Cabins.

Fit Triangle Mom

Blog Post: March 25, 2016

Rachel Withers is the blogger behind Fit Triangle Mom. She and her husband spent a weekend at Carolina Bed & Breakfast, and she shares their experience in this post “Bed & Breakfast Made for Weary Parents”.

{See NC} Asheville’s Most Romantic Inns

Online Post: February 18, 2016

Leigh Powell Hines is the Travel and Tourism Development Director for the NC Blogger Network. Here, she shares a quick overview of a few of the association’s romantic destinations.

Getaways for Grownups

Online Posts: December 15, 2015 and January 7, 2016

Getaways for Grownups, a blog for sophisticated 21-plus travelers is written by veteran Atlanta-based travel writer Hope Philbrick. Two December pieces highlighted the holiday offerings in Asheville and the intimate experience at A Bed of Roses Bed and Breakfast. Her January 7th post is a review of the romantic 1889 WhiteGate Inn & Cottage. Be sure to check out her insights on the breakfast offerings and unique hospitality offered at both inns.

December 15th: A Bed of Roses Bed and Breakfast
December 15th: Fun things to see and do during the holidays in Asheville, NC
January 7th: 1889 WhiteGate Inn & Cottage

Forsyth Family Magazine

November 2015 Issue

Read a visitor’s take on ABBA’s Fall Farm & Artisan Tour that gave them a glimpse of the beautiful Big Sandy Mush community and all it has to offer. Online version here: www.forsythfamilymagazine.com/fall-getaway-off-ashevilles-beaten-path/

My Sun Day News – Huntley, Illinois

October 8, 2015

Beaufort House Inn Bed and Breakfast featured along with all the amazing sights in the Asheville area. Online version here: www.mysundaynews.com/2015/10/08/a-summer-in-the-smokies-part-2/

Passport Magazine

October 2015 Issue

One of the leading LGBT lifestyle publications, Passport Magazine, included Reynolds Mansion, an Asheville B&B Association inn, in their October World Eats column. Read the full article here