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Romantic havens have something for all tastes – plus acceptance
Jul 12, 2008 04:30 AM

Julia Steinecke
Special to the Star

Of course, there's more to a setting than big bathtubs and gardens; there's acceptance and understanding. One might take this for granted at gay-owned B&Bs, but many of them tell us they have no known experience hosting transsexual or transgender guests. One proprietor refers to a transwoman as "he."

"We have to be more careful," says Dar Bassie-Cripps. She and Abidel opt for full disclosure when booking a place to stay. "I say we're a same-sex couple and Abi is a transwoman, and we want to make sure we'll feel comfortable."