Staying in a hotel can be a blast but often times you are not getting as much relaxation that you are hoping for. You are not able to enjoy the strange place you are in, even if it spells the word comfort because you probably miss home. Whether you are on a business trip or a vacation, your hotel time will be much more cozy and relaxing if you can make it a little more like home.
You don’t have to fell at a loss because there are some things you can do to make your hotel experience more pleasurable and comforting. Here are some ways on how to make your next hotel stay feel more like at home.
1. Many people start the day with a cup of coffee or tea. If you have a favorite cup or mug you like to use, bring it with you. Most hotels have coffee makers in the rooms or can make one available to you. It can be comforting to be able to have your coffee or tea in a familiar cup or mug. Also bring your favorite coffee or tea. If you like a particular grind or flavor of coffee or type of tea, you want to be sure to have it with you.
2. Most homes are stuffed with pictures of family and friends put in by the members of the household; to make your hotel room seem more like home, bring your favorite pictures. To take the burden of packing and unpacking them, the thing to do is have copies of them and place them into sturdy frames without glass to keep with your luggage at all times. This way, you never have to remember to pack them for trips as they are already packed.
3. The sense of smell has a strong effect on our perception. Certain aromas like that of a scented candle that you have at home, can remind you of home thus making your hotel stay more relaxing and pleasant. The smell of something baking in the oven, like an apple pie, also reminds some people of home.
4. Restless nights are bound for some people sleeping in a strange bed. You can bring the comfort of your own bed, when you have the pillow that you use with that. Snuggling with the familiar pillow that puts you to rest in your own bed will help you sleep better inside a hotel room.
5. If you have a particular afghan or blanket throw you like to cuddle up in to watch TV or read, bring it with you. It can be very comforting to curl up in it when you are in your hotel room.
These are just a few tips to help make your next hotel stay a home away from home. You can probably think of several more on your own since you know what makes you feel at home. Just be sure that it can be easily packed in your luggage or carried with you. When you spend more than a night or two in a hotel room, having things that remind you of being at home can make the difference between a good trip and a great trip.
Dorthy Weatherbush likes to travel, but always wants to feel at home while she’s away. That’s why she tries to look for Rui Resorts and Hotels to stay at when she’s on vacation. She has stayed at the Rui Cancun and the Rui Palace.
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