The best getaways provide not just new experiences but also the comforts of home. Nothing provides quite the same richness of experience bed-and-breakfasts—they’re usually family-owned, always managed with care, and often have some historical significance. B&Bs were the way to “live like a local” long before the dawn of Airbnb, and their intrinsically intimate atmosphere and personal encounters with innkeepers are part of the appeal. Arguably, there’s never been a better time to seek out a getaway with a bed-and-breakfast as your landing pad. According to Maria Coder, founder of Bed & Brunch PR, a publicity firm specializing in boutique hotels and B&Bs, “Staying at a bed and breakfast right now seems to be among the safest options available to travelers.” Why? Coder notes since B&Bs are smaller than hotels, there are fewer people from the get-go. In addition, she said, “The people that run the inn know their areas …