Hotels have evolved from years ago when they were a place to get a night's sleep and then travel on, into a flourishing array of amenities that entice people to spend their entire vacations there.
During the California Gold Rush, luxurious hotels were built to cater to those who struck it rich. Staying at the hotels was a way of showing off one's success. Today, many of these hotels have been renovated to re-create the original atmospheres, only this time with modern conveniences. These hotels give modern day visitors a small taste of what the early settlers experienced. Not only the gold rush area, but other areas of historical significance have explored the advantages of re-creating the original atmospheres - an activity that is a big boost to the tourist industry.
It's easy to understand how these hotels attract customers. Hotels in the southern United States have restored the gracious southern charm to their turn-of-the-century hotels, presenting the original beauty and charm that people expect from the south. Hotels in the north have also been renovated to reflect the histories of the famous and infamous who either spent time there or lived there.
Sometimes old hotels become haunted - or so the rumors (and advertising) say. For those with a penchant for being scared, there are ghostly hotels located in Louisville, KY; Eureka Springs, AK; Groveland Park, CA; and of course, New Orleans, LA. The ghost-infested Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, CO inspired the book 'The Shining,' by Stephen King. And in Europe you can find haunted hotels in Aberdeen, Scotland; London, England; and Corwan, Wales. Can one really be scared in a haunted hotel when surrounded by other curious tourists?
The healing powers of natural hot springs have been a powerful drawing card for many hotels for several centuries. Around the world, from Hot Springs, Arkansas to Phuket, Thailand, the stories of healing miracles from the hot springs flow. Over the centuries, the healing powers do not seem to diminish in most. In Arkansas, the Native Americans would travel for many moons just experience the healing waters. And today, people look for amenities such as spas or proximity to a hot spring when selecting a hotel.
What attracts people to spend time at a particular hotel? The activities are a strong influence, and guests have options such as bird watching or nature tours, fishing, hiking, golfing, and of course, skiing. Many hotels provide professional instructors on their staff for many of these sports so guests can improve their putt, or their fly casting.
Some hotel guests prefer a more rustic style of vacation and choose hotels that aren't overrun with modern technology. In hotels like Old Faithful Lodge you can even sleep on a straw mattress. The rustic hotels are just as popular as the more luxuriously furnished ones, and help guests slow down and enjoy nature and life and their family.
The beauty of a hotel vacation is the unique variety of amenities that you can explore and enjoy. And, you can probably find one that fits your personal desires without having to travel across many states.
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