One-Stop Shopping for B&B; Stays

B&B; fans can now get information and make reservations at more than 5,000 U.S. and overseas bed and breakfasts from a new fax-on-demand service.

B&B;/Innfo Fax is operated by Bed & Breakfast Reservations Services World-Wide Inc. of Baton Rouge, La., a 9-year-old trade association representing 32 reservation agencies in 22 states and Europe, Russia, Canada, Mexico, Costa Rica, Australia and New Zealand.

Travelers can get a list of participating reservation services by calling (800) 364-7242. Once they have the list, they contact agencies in the destination of their choice and make reservations for as many locations as they want.

Each reservation service sends information on reservation and cancellation policies, deposit requirements and a sampling of the inns and B&Bs; it represents. All properties have been inspected to ensure they meet association standards for comfort, convenience, security and hospitality, a spokeswoman said. Information is updated quarterly, she said. Faxes are sent within 15 minutes and cost from $3.95 to $7.95 per destination. Consumers must have a MasterCard or Visa.