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111 Travel Directory Classification Codes
- [4]: Number of rooms - A number in brackets after a listing name indicates the number of rooms available.
- [Air Conditioning]: Air Conditioning - Central or individual air conditioning
- [Association]: Association - An association requires that operators meet certain criteria in order to be members.
- [BandB]: Bed and Breakfast - Private residence, interaction with hosts. Breakfast is usually a home cooked meal. May be available only on weekends.
- [C]: Chamber of Commerce or Community Site.
- [Campground, RV Facilities]: On Site Campground and/or Recreational Vehicle Facilities.
- [Cont Breakfast]: Continental or Continental Plus Breakfast served.
Central or Individual Air Conditioning
- [Dining Room or Restaurant]: Dining Room or Restaurant on site.
- [E-Guide]: E-Guide - Online site providing comprehensive information about a geographical area.
- [Eco-Resort]: Eco-Resort - Resort providing interaction with the local eco-system, such as native foods, native plant identification, and tours of natural landmarks.
- [Farmstay]: Farm Vacation - Complete vacation packages on working farms, plantations, or ranches, with planned activities and meals provided.
- [Family]: Families and Children welcome.
- [Full Breakfast]: Full Breakfast - Some bed & breakfast inns serve multi-course gourmet breakfasts; others offer more simple fare. Check with the innkeepers for full details.
- [G-L]: Gay/Lesbian Friendly. Although this operation is classified as gay/lesbian friendly, it does not necessarily mean that it caters specifically to gay clientele. A [G-L] code likely signifies an open-minded travel operation that is 'friendly' to everyone. Please contact the host(s) for more details.
- [Group Rates]: Groups Welcome - Group Rates Available.
- [Guest House]: Guest House - Detached accommodations which include private facilities for the guest. Hosts live nearby. Breakfast is usually continental.
- [Handicap]: Some wheelchair accessible features.
- [Home Exchange]: Exchange - home available for exchange with residents of another area or country.
- [Homestay]: Homestay - Similar to a bed and breakfast, perhaps a bit smaller and more intimate. During a homestay, you are like part of the family.
- [Hostel]: Hostel accommodations.
- [Hotel]: Hotel accommodations.
- [Inn]: Inn - Usually larger, usually more amenities than a bed and breakfast. Inns may host small business conferences, weddings, etc.
- [Internet Access]: On Site Internet Access - This may range from dial-up access, modem ports, high-speed internet, to wireless access. Check with innkeepers for full information.
- [Mansion]: Mansion or Museum - Restored historical mansion, famous home, other landmark, or castle. Hosts usually live on premises or nearby.
- [Misc]: Miscellaneous.
- [Motel]: Motel accommodations.
- [Non-Smoking]: No Smoking Indoors.
- [Pet-Friendly]: Pets Allowed. Ask lodging hosts about restrictions or extra charges.
- [Private Baths]: All or most rooms have private baths.
- [Reservations Service]: Reservations Service - A reservations service will assist you in your search for the right operator. Since they are profit-driven, they usually work hard to find what you need.
- [Resort]: Resort. Usually provides all meals, accommodations, and packages with sightseeing and activities.
- [Seniors Discounts]: Discounts for Seniors.
- [Sightseeing, Activities]: Sightseeing services & activities available on site, or booking for nearby sightseeing activities available.
- [Singles Discounts]: Singles Welcome - Singles Rates Available.
- [Small Hotel]: Small Historical Hotel - Small, unique, landmark type of hotel.
- [Spa]: Spa on site or spa services available.
- [Tours]: Tour company.
- [Vacation Rental]: Vacation Cottage, Home, Apartment or Condo Rental.
- [Weddings, Honeymoons]: Honeymoon/Wedding services available. Check carefully with innkeepers. Small inns will not offer the same services as larger inns or hotels.
- [Wilderness, Adventure Travel]: Wilderness or Adventure Travel Company - May offer complete vacation packages with planned activities and meals provided. Part or all of the package may involve staying in tents, log cabins, or similar accommodations.
Please bear in mind that the above codes are guidelines only. We do not inspect or endorse any of the travel businesses listed in the directory.
When contacting an operator, ask questions, such as: Is the operation licensed or endorsed by an agency that conducts a strict examination? Be sure that you are aware of the quality and type of service being offered before you book.
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