The small hotel in which we stayed for the two nights on this trip was outstanding. Not for the food particularly, and not for all the things Luci points out above (although they were definitely very important).

This hotel was exceptional because when it came to what do you do AFTER you get back from your day trip, this hotel had an on-site tour group hostess. She worked with the WOWs tour organizer to make the two evening meals we had at the hotel into a REAL party. There were games and contests and play acting and costumes.

As we boarded the bus to head back to NJ, I heard many say “I really like this hotel, I’m coming back with my grandchildren during summer vacation.”

It didn’t hurt that the Big Winner in each of the contests won a coupon book for hotel room and dinner discounts. I know that many of the tour folks recommended this hotel to their friends and families in other social clubs. And a GREAT TIME was had by all - Now that’s GREAT marketing - and a Win-Win perspective!