So, you’re planning that relaxing vacation to one of the thousands of forests which dot the landscape of America. You diligently check the internet for cabins, cottages or motels to make your stay even more pleasurable. And there you find it. A cabin beside a rushing creek, in a place they call a “resort.” The photos on the website are sure enticing: the beautiful creek; the nearby pristine lake; the restaurant. There’s even a photo of the inside of a typical cabin, which they describe as “rustic.” Okay, so the photo’s small & it’s real hard to make out details of the room. It’s a resort. It must be wonderful, right?Wrong. As I found during my last vacation to Northern California, “resort” means diddly squat, & “rustic” can sometimes be a code word for “dirty & rundown.”Now, if you’re the type of person who doesn’t mind wearing socks in your room because the floors are too dirty for your feet, good for you. You have a plethora of lodging choices. But, if you believe “rustic” can still be clean, there are some things you can do to avoid that sinking feeling upon walking into a dirty cabin or motel room..
First, don’t put your trust completely in the word “resort.” Many people think “resort” is akin to luxurious. Not true. A resort is just a collection of lodging choices & recreational activities. It’s not the Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval.Second, remember that pictures on the internet can be deceiving. You don’t know how old the pictures are. You don’t know if your room will be like the one in the picture. And, besides, it’s not in the resorts best interest to include a close-up of the dirty shower stall, now, is it?Third, don’t just trust the internet or brochure description. Call the motel or resort manager & ask about cleanliness. If the manager throws the word “rustic” around, that might be a red flag. If you’re looking into a cabin, ask when the cabin last had a deep clean. Alert the management that rustic is wonderful, but if the place is dirty or rundown you’d rather go elsewhere.Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/285023
