There are small steps you can take to provide a more relaxing and welcoming time for both you and your visitors. Start with these tips and make them your own by adding the flair and attitude of your home.
The act of travelling leaves most of us pretty stressed and a little exhausted. Set the tone for the whole trip with a signature cocktail for the adults and fun spritzers for children or friends who don't imbibe. Since planes, trains and automobiles often come with a strong dose of dehydration, make sure to keep them light and refreshing; you want relaxation, not sedation.
If your guest room often doubles as an office, a storage space or a playroom, you'll want to spend some time tidying up and preparing for over-nighters. Make sure there is room in drawers for clothes to be taken out of the suitcases and space in the closet for items that need hanging. Change the linens on the bed and add extra pillows if they usually hang out in a storage area. Set out fresh towels, clean robes and a vase of flowers to kick the ambiance up a notch.
Taking the time to put together a basket of fun or often-forgotten items is a blessing in disguise for weary travellers. Include things like bottles of water, a bag of snack mix or granola so they can have a quick bite without feeling like they're imposing and magazines dedicated to the things happening in your town. Toiletries are the most forgotten items when travelling, so also include toothbrushes and toothpaste, individually wrapped soaps, pain reliever, a razor and lotion.
Creating the perfect guest experience is so easy to do and enhances your experience as well. By taking the time to do this once, you've set yourself up to have it all at the ready for not only pre-planned visits, but impromptu guests as well.
