| p>Summer time is coming you may be having out-of | | | | them on. |
| town visitors to be staying with you. Here are some | | | | * Make sure guests have a place to store clothes |
| ideas to make sure their stay is enjoyable. | | | | and empty luggage. |
| * Think about who is most likely to use the room | | | | * Pay attention to window treatments and how light |
| and determine the beds you'll need. A queen sized | | | | enters the room at different times of the day. |
| bed is good for couples, but if you don't have the | | | | If possible provide a layer that will allow the room to |
| room, consider twins, a daybed, or a trundle bed. | | | | be entirely dark.(room darkening shades) |
| * Supply proper bedding for the season: lightweight | | | | * Add a re-fillable carafe for middle of the night thirst |
| blankets and sheets in the summer, and jersey or | | | | quenching. |
| flannel sheets in the winter, plus extra blankets and a | | | | * Add night lights to direct your guests to the |
| throw. | | | | bathroom. |
| If it is the summer time, put a portable fan in the | | | | * Supply a basket of travel size lotions and soaps. |
| room. People have different temperature preferences | | | | * Lay out towels including bath, hand and wash |
| when they sleep and a fan will provide another way | | | | cloths. |
| to keep cool. | | | | It is important to have another place to sit besides |
| * Stock the closet with a variety of bed pillows - | | | | the bed in the room. A chair with a accent table to |
| soft, hard, flat, fluffy, down, synthetic - so guests | | | | place a drink or book is ideal. |
| can choose the one that's most comfortable for | | | | If your guests will be doing some sight seeing while |
| them. | | | | they are visiting, do as the Bed & Breakfasts do; |
| * Always include an alarm clock and reading lamp, and | | | | provide a basket filled with tourist attractions and |
| make room for a bedside table or nightstand to rest | | | | menus to various restaurants. |