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| events of our lives, from Baptisms to Weddings, | | | | baskets can also be filled with items to make the |
| we want to be with our family and friends to | | | | hotel stay more pleasant such as a cotton throw, |
| share that day regardless of the distance we live | | | | linen spray, bath bomb, night-light, shower gel, and |
| apart. As a result most special events have a | | | | travel candle.Every hotel welcome basket should |
| number of guests who travel some distance to | | | | contain a welcoming note from the host. In |
| join the celebration.When a guest outlays a | | | | addition, it is wonderful to add maps, the itinerary |
| significant amount of time and money to attend a | | | | for the special event weekend and tourist type |
| family event, we want to be certain to show our | | | | brochures. Information that the guest not familiar |
| appreciation with hospitality and a gracious | | | | with the area will enjoy is often available from the |
| welcome. There are many ways that can be | | | | local Chamber of Commerce or Visitors |
| done. Perhaps one of the best is with a welcome | | | | Bureau.Hotel Welcome Baskets are often left at |
| basket placed in the hotel room. Arriving tired and | | | | the hotel registration desk and given to guests at |
| perhaps hungry after a day of travel, you can | | | | check-in. Of course, it would be lovely if time |
| imagine how much a basket of goodies would be | | | | permitted you to hand deliver them to your |
| appreciated by your out of town guest.Welcome | | | | guests after their arrival.From a very small tote |
| baskets can contain an assortment of food and | | | | bag containing only some fresh baked cookies to |
| beverage items such as chocolates, popcorn, | | | | an extravagant basket of gourmet goodies, this is |
| nuts, pretzels, sparkling cider, bottled water, | | | | the first hint that your guest will have of just |
| flavored coffee, candy, cheese and crackers, | | | | how special this special event will be!Webmasters |
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| include it is wonderful if you can include at least | | | | not edited, the author's information is included, and |
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