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Archive through January 24, 2004

The TVClubHouse: Archives: 2004 January - Arpil: What Is Important To You While Vacationing?: Archive through January 24, 2004 users admin

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Julieboo

Friday, January 23, 2004 - 1:10 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Though that sounds wonderful, some people are creatures of habit and some might not be able to get to sleep very easily, even to as something as soothing and relaxing as the ocean.

Texannie

Friday, January 23, 2004 - 2:46 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Well, if it was in the condo we had in Port Aransas, we couldn't open the doors to hear the surf cause it would freeze up the a/c! LOL
It's vacation..if they want to watch tv the whole time, why the heck not???? Maybe they don't get the time to watch it at home and this is a real treat for them.

Carolinakisses

Friday, January 23, 2004 - 2:54 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
At the front desk, if you sell postcards have some stamps for sell too. Have a drop box that guests can mail them.

Deesandy

Friday, January 23, 2004 - 3:01 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Actually we do have a big problem with tourists freezing the a/c. It seems that many think that if you turn it way down it will work faster or better. What really happens is that it works too hard and freezes. The air then has to be turned off completely and left to unthaw for 24 hours.

That is not a good thing in July!

Thank you Carolina, for the suggestion. That is actually on my to do list!

Kaili

Friday, January 23, 2004 - 3:05 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Free outgoing local calls. I thought that was pretty much standard, but I was visiting a friend one time and got to the hotel. I called to order a pizza that night and called her in the morning and a few other times to figure out plans. Little did I know because it wasn't labeled on the phone (just in the hotel booklet thing in the room) I was paying fifty cents per call. Not a big deal if I had to call from that phone- but I would have used my cell phone had I known I was going to get charged for each call. Grrr.

Deesandy

Friday, January 23, 2004 - 3:20 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
***We have free local calling and free local internet service!***

I think that was pretty shabby too Kaili.

Lancecrossfire

Friday, January 23, 2004 - 3:44 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Deesandy, I look for different things depending on I'm doing when I pick my lodging.

In all cases though, I like it when everything works properly. I don't have to have a coffee pot for instance, but if it's there for me to use, I think it should work properly.

Free local calls are good to have especially when I'm traveling for business, or staying for fun for any time frame.

A place to drop mail is always nice, even the times I don't use it--I remember those things for the next time I go somewhere.

I really like a shower with decent water pressure--that one is one I look for.

I like hot tubs too--but know they are a pain to deal with. I expect the rate to be higher at places with pools and hot tubs, and am willing to pay the extra--as long as they are available and working well.

If a hotel or motel, I like rooms that are made with sound in mind--keeping other's sounds out of my room, and mine out of other rooms. For things like cabins, I don't worry about that one too much.

Because I don't have a partner, I always take a look at the TV. The more channels to choose from the better, but I don't get bent out of shape if it's just network programming--that is all I have at home.

I also hope for comfortable beds.

LOL about Glenn. On the board he is "Glenn". He has gone to prior gatherings at RG resort. People like to blame him for everything--well a lot. RG has been nice enough to allow us into her home to watch BB, as that is the time of year we've had gatherings at her resort.

Microwaves are nice too--but it's not something I expect.

I also like places that know of the good local places to eat--especially anything authentic ethnic food, or old fashioned home cooking type places.

Danzdol

Friday, January 23, 2004 - 4:20 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I think it should be heated. I just moved in to a new house with a pool in June ans only used it up to November. I am anxiously waiting to use it again. I would use it yearound if it was heated.

We got a quote to do solar panels, it was around 5000.000 so, we have to wait. We don't have that kind of $$$ right now.

Other things that are important to me:

a view
varied free continental breakfast
coffee maker
free internet service
good ac
LATE CHECKOUT!!!!!!!!!

Resortgirl

Friday, January 23, 2004 - 4:25 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
If ya'll remember correctly poor Glenn curled up on the couch and slept through the BB4 show last year, and come to think of it I have a great picture of him snoozing in my house during BB3 the year before... I'm thinking that wasn't his top priority to have TV.... just a nice soft place to curl up!! lol!!

Ya know after a guy hits 50 he can't keep up with us young folks!!!

Resortgirl

Friday, January 23, 2004 - 4:36 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Lance said: <I really like a shower with decent water pressure--that one is one I look for.
I also hope for comfortable beds.>

What the heck do you keep coming back here for! LOL!! The company must be superior!!!

Lancecrossfire

Friday, January 23, 2004 - 4:40 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
RG--the water pressure was decent (at least when I was there), and the bed was comfortable.

And the company was indeed superior.

Deesandy

Friday, January 23, 2004 - 4:44 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Thank you Lance, for the inside scoop!

We have everything but a hot tub and we probably will never get on at this point.

I always tell our renters where the tourist traps are because I myself had been caught in them and don't appreciate high prices for mediocre food/fun. It is fun to share secrets about where the locals go too!

Sounds like you have a great relationship with ResortGirl! Love it!

Deesandy

Friday, January 23, 2004 - 4:47 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Cute photo Danzdol!

We run 140 families through here in the summer so late check outs are not possible. In the other seasons we can and do allow them!

Who knew that summer would be a peak time for Florida tourism?

Landi

Friday, January 23, 2004 - 5:44 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
important to me when i go on vacation:
1. mints on the pillow
2. nice fluffy robe
3. room service
4. remote control that's ALL MINE!

laffffffffin... okay... i've gotten that once. but i want it again!!


Halfunit

Friday, January 23, 2004 - 8:26 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
1. A remote control that isn't bolted down to the nightstand.

2. No bloodstains on the floor.

3. A full roll of toilet paper. A spare roll is a bonus.

4. No police body outline on the floor surrounding the bloodstain.

5. The crime scene tape is taken off of the door.

6. No baby oil stains on the ceiling.

7. Free luminol and blacklights in each room.

8. Rubber sheets.

9. A clearly marked escape route.

10. Domino's on speed dial.


Fanny

Friday, January 23, 2004 - 8:47 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
11. Bedspread free of suspicious-looking stains.

Goddessatlaw

Saturday, January 24, 2004 - 6:58 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Service. Great service and a beautiful room. Period. The rest can be handled (although serious water pressure helps, you are correct, Lance).

Mocha

Saturday, January 24, 2004 - 7:14 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
A pool boy.

Pamy

Saturday, January 24, 2004 - 7:21 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
LOL!

Hippyt

Saturday, January 24, 2004 - 7:28 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
No,no,many pool boys!

Pamy

Saturday, January 24, 2004 - 7:30 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
actually a pool MAN would be better and one with a really big.......net, pool net!

Egbok

Saturday, January 24, 2004 - 7:47 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
well the net is important, but make sure the pole is long!

I'm just sayin'....Pool Boy must skim all the floating crapola from the pool...


Teachmichigan

Saturday, January 24, 2004 - 8:14 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Adding my agreement to Lance's Water Pressure Priority!! I only use hotels that have that "massage" choice showerhead. I have thick hair that is impossible to wash without good water pressure.

I also second his comfy beds...IE...Beds that are better than ROCKS! So many hotels choose the firmest of the firm mattresses (I suppose for "wear and tear" purposes), but I LOVE a good comfy bed that has some softness to it. I have a waterbed at home, so just sleeping on a mattress is a "pain" for me.

Amenities that include POOL MEN are always wonderful! Long Nets, the works! Preferrable Pool men carrying bloody maries (hmmm...how does one "pluralize" that??), margaritas or Sex on the Beaches!!

Pamy

Saturday, January 24, 2004 - 8:24 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I also like a good massage head with lots of pressure.

Deesandy

Saturday, January 24, 2004 - 8:28 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Teach...

We have the best pool guy! His name is Warren and he is 20 and from Idaho. He is adorable and very fit and trim.

He also has a great personality.

I heart Warren!