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The WOW Effect - Creating A Lasting Impression For A Festive Break
By CottageGuru | December 25, 2007
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I had trouble leaving there yesterday after I’d prepared it for them. The woodstove was alight; the table decorated and set for two; Christmas music was playing on Classic FM; table lamps were softly glowing, the hot tub up to temperature, and the lights on the mantel and tree completed the picture. We left a festive wicker gift basket filled with chocolates, wine and some scented candles, and for a couple enjoying their first Christmas together, I can’t think of a more welcoming effect.
Making that extra effort to create the welcome pays benefits all round. Our guests will be happy, and I’m content I’ve done everything I could to make their stay memorable. It took less than a half and hour to do that final preparation and could make the difference between it being an ordinary and an extraordinary experience.
These simple steps could be done by a caretaker if you are not available to do the pre-arrival preparation. Just provide him/her with a checklist and relevant supplies. It is so important, particularly in winter, to create a warm welcome.
I’m off to spend the day with my son and daughter-in-law, so I hope you all have an enjoyable time with families and friends. Happy Christmas to everyone.
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December 27th, 2007 at 10:09 pm
Heather,
How I wish you lived close by. I would love to see your cottage and I can just imagine how beautiful your home is for the holidays.
Renters like us would love to be wowed. I am going to link this story to my future blogs on renting.
Great advice.
Cheers,
Julie
www.cottagedaily.com