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The top five places to check before checking out of your hotel guest room!
Working at a hotel it is not uncommon for us to get 2-3 phone calls a day, 5-6 a day on busy leisure travel weekends, from guest’s who have left items behind in their guest rooms. We then package these items and send them home. We know at the hotel that there are many reasons why items are left behind, waking late for the board meeting, stressed out from that new job interview, or just being a parent and having your attention span cut in half. Earlier today I was talking with our house keeping manager and we came up with a check list of the top five places you should look before checking out of your hotel room. We hope that using this list is quick and easy way to remember some of those items we all commonly leave behind.
1. Check all the wall outlets.
The most commonly left behind item is the cell phone, mp3, laptop, Kindle, Nintendo or PlayStation chargers. These are so easy to overlook, and sometimes hard or expensive to replace.
2. The bathroom counter.
The makeup or bathroom bags are handy little bags that hold all your toiletries in one place. Yet these handy items seem easy to forget and are left behind many times. We don’t always go back into the bathroom on our way out, but we should. While you are checking the sink area for this bag, don’t forget to look in the shower for any shampoos you might have missed.
3. The night stand, and the floor around it.
There are many odds and ends that we pull out of our pockets at the end of the night that get stacked on the night stands. Watches, wallets, work ID cards, wedding rings, bracelets, glasses and medications are most commonly left here or knocked off the night stand accidentally. Take a second and scan the area, while shampoo is easy to replace realizing you left your wallet on the night stand can make traveling become difficult at best.
4. The pillow
Many of us, me included, can not sleep without our own pillow. Yet this item may be one of the most overlooked items when glancing around the room before check out. It just fits in. Pillows belong on the bed. One of the easiest was to avoid leaving this precious item behind is putting a outrageous colored pillow case on it. Most hotel pillows are going to be white, or off white. Try throwing your pillow in a bright orange or pink pillow case, you can usually find them in the kids section of any department store, you won’t miss that when doing a quick look around.
5. The closet
I can not tell you how many pairs of running shoes I have mailed back to guests, sometimes jackets or hoodies. On the rare occasion a fanny pack. These are commonly left in the closest and forgotten. Just before you leave the room, even if you think you have everything, just open the closet and take a quick look around. Especially if you are like me and are from some where warmer and traveling somewhere cooler. I personally always forget my jacket when leaving a hotel, because I’m not used to wearing one out.
There are many other areas that we could add to this list, but these top five places we think will help with the most commonly left behind items at hotels. Oh I will add as a side note, before leaving the hotel always taken a second and smile in the bathroom mirror. As much as we love your smile we don’t need you to leave those pearly whites behind. (Yes, it does happen)
Through Joint efforts of the Lancaster Convention and Vistors Bureau and all the hotels supporting in the MLK Volleyball tournament we were able to bring travelers to the Lancaster area during a normally slow tourist season.
The recipe below is a twist on the traditional Pennsylvania Dutch New Year’s pork and sauerkraut. If you’re craving more PA Dutch food, come on down to Lancaster County and stay at the Country Inn & Suites in Manheim. We’re close to many PA Dutch restaurants and other attractions. Call 1-877-720-1202 or visit www.countryinns.com/manheimpa for more information.
Saurkraut Ball Mixture:
1/4 cup butter (1/2 stick)
1 medium onion, minced
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 can Spam, finely chopped (any flavor but I find hickory adds a special something)
1 TBP dried parsley
1/4 cup flour
1 qt saurkraut
Breading:
1 bowl of flour
1 bowl of egg and milk mixture
1 bowl of breading
1.) Melt butter in pan. Add onions and garlic and brown, stirring occasionally.
2.) Once onion is golden, stir in Spam pieces and cook until browned.
3.) Add parsley and stir into mix.
4.) Stir in flour 1 tablespoon at a time.
5.) Pour in saurkraut and stir until well blended. Cook on medium until mixture is heated through completely. Mixture should be thick and cohesive. If too thin, add more flour 1 tablespoon at a time until desired thickness.
6.) Place mixture in a bowl and cover with wax paper or plastic wrap. Put bowl in the refrigerator overnight, preferably up to 24 hours.
7.) After resting overnight, remove mixture from refrigerator. Using a teaspoon to scoop out mixture, roll it into approx. 1 inch balls.
8.) Heat oil in deep fryer. Roll balls in the flour, then in the egg/milk, then in the breading. Place breaded balls in deep fryer until they float or about 5 minutes. Timing will change as you work on the batch. Balls should be a golden brown when removed from the oil.
9.) Place balls on cookie sheets lined with newspaper covered by paper towels to catch excess oil. Once the balls have cooled slightly, transfer to plate. Or simply eat from the cookie sheet. Most of all, ENJOY!
Saturday: Antique Automotive Club of America Museum, South Hanover Township
The Antique Automotive Club of America Museum will host a summer-style barbecue in its detail shop.
Join the museum for a Behind the Scenes Barbecue on Saturday, January 9th from 12 noon – 5 PM.
The AACA Museum will be hosting a summertime barbecue in the Museum’s detail shop! For a fee of $15.00 per person, guests can enjoy entrance into the Museum, and a behind the scenes barbecue in the detail shop — our ultimate garage!
Choose from a Pulled Pork sandwich, or a Beef Brisket Sandwich or a Smoked Chicken along with a side item, iced tea or lemonade. Additional food items and $2 draft beer will also be available for purchase. Visitors not on this package will not be permitted into the detail shop area.
This is the perfect time to visit the Museum as there are lots of special vehicles on display right now: Seven significant vehicles from the JWR Museum Collection, GM Futurliner #10, Pittsburgh’s Famous Stainless Steel Cars, 1953 Cadillac LeMans Dream Car #3 and more than 20 Camaros & Firebirds from 1967-2010!
So break away from the winter doldrums and visit the AACA Museum for A World Class Automotive Experience and a fun Behind the Scenes Barbecue!
The event’s hours are noon-5 p.m. Pay admittance at the door.
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Enjoy a warm, comfortable stay at the Homewood Suites in Lancaster, PA and see the world’s most famous team” bring their all-new spectacular show to Giant Center on February 19, 2010.
Coming off the most successful year in the franchise’s illustrious history, with a record-breaking 62 box office record and more than two million smiling fans. The iconic Harlem Globetrotters are primed to showcase their eye-popping 2010 World Tour in Hershey with the wholesome family entertainment known worldwide for thrilling fans young and old and making cherished family memories.
Now in their 84th consecutive season of touring the world, the Globetrotters’ high-flying show features some of the most extraordinary athletes and entertainers on the planet – including Big Easy Lofton and Flight Time Lang, who are starring in the Emmy Award-winning CBS reality hit, “The Amazing Race;” the always hilarious Special K Daley; dribbling magician Scooter Christensen; and ball handling wizards Handles Franklin and Ant Atkinson.
“The Harlem Globetrotters are the epitome of world-class family excitement,” says Michael Kenney, the Globetrotters’ senior vice president, live event marketing. “You’ll want to get your tickets now for an experience the whole family will be talking about for years to come.”
The Original Harlem Globetrotters have played in 120 countries on six continents, entertaining over 130 million fans and crossing barriers between cultures, societies and people from all walks of life. The Globetrotters are one of only six teams to be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
For more information visit the Globetrotters at harlemglobetrotters.com. Tickets for this show are available at Giant Center Box Office. They can be charged by phone at 717-534-3911 or 1-800-745-3000, at all Ticketmaster locations, and online at Ticketmaster.com
To all of our Clients, Customers, Guests and Friends!
Merry Christmas, Peace and Happiness in the New Year!
Now is the time to reserve your room and your show with us at the Fairfield Inn by Marriott, Lancaster. Sight and Sound will introduce a new show this Spring. While the economy is slowly recovering and the world is a scary place to live in, come to Lancaster County and witness the amazing story of Joseph”. Call us! 888-STAY-FFI
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Top 10 Christmas Activities in or near Lancaster County
1. National Christmas Center, Lincoln Highway, Paradise
Experience the memories of Christmases past and present in 20,000 square feet of life-sized, walk-through, indoor exhibits. Open daily in December, except Christmas Day.
2. A Dickens of a Christmas, Mount Hope Estate & Winery, Manheim
Experience the songs, stories, and traditions of a Victorian Christmas in this interactive theater production. December 3-6, 9-13, 16-23, 26-27.
3. Christmas Show, American Music Theater, Lincoln Highway, Lancaster
A huge holiday production show featuring singing and dancing to traditional favorites and contemporary hits. On stage most days through January 3.
4. Hersheypark Candylane and Sweet Lights, Hershey
Winter Wonderland at Dutch Wonderland, Lincoln Highway, Lancaster
Candylane features lights, music shows, Santa, real reindeer, Hershey’s hot chocolate, family rides, and holiday shopping at the park. Sweet Lights is a drive-through winter wonderland of over 600 illuminated, animated displays along wooded trails. Candylane open most days in December, Sweet Lights open every day in December. Winter Wonderland features lights, themed rides, games, holiday entertainment, outdoors and indoors. Open weekends in December and December 28-30.
5. Sight & Sound Theaters’ Miracle of Christmas and Voices of Christmas, Strasburg
Miracle of Christmas at the Millennium Theatre tells the true story of Christmas in a multi-sensory, interactive experience. Voices of Christmas at the Living Waters Theater is an inspirational holiday showcase of Christmas traditions, past and present. Miracle of Christmas and Voices of Christmas are on stage most Tuesdays through Saturdays in December and Monday, December 28.
6. Santa’s Paradise Express, Strasburg Railroad, Strasburg
Travel with Santa on an old-fashioned train warmed with potbelly stoves, and sing along with live musicians at the station. Open December 11-13 and 18-20.
7. Holly Jolly Christmas, Dutch Apple Dinner Theater, Centerville Rd., Lancaster
Experience the joys of Christmas with singing and dancing on stage and a traditional holiday feast including over 15 desserts. Open Tuesdays through Sundays through December 23.
8. Ice Skating, Clipper Stadium, Lancaster
Clipper Stadium, home of local baseball team, the Lancaster Barnstormers, turns into an ice rink for public skating December through February. Look for special events such as Toys for Tots drives, Kid’s Skate Half Price, and Skate with Cylo, the Barnstormer’s loveable and entertaining mascot. Open Thursdays and Fridays 6-10pm, Saturdays 12-10pm, and Sundays 12-6pm starting December 12.
9. Santa’s Workshop, Hands on House Children’s Museum, by the Landis Valley Museum, Lancaster
Kids 2-10 and their parents can enjoy the special Christmas workshops at the Hands on House in addition to the museums other educational exhibits. Open every day in December except Christmas Day and New Years Day.
10. Longwood Gardens, Rte. 1, Kennett Square
Enter a Christmas wonderland with indoor and outdoor gardens featuring floral displays, ornaments, trees, lights, fountains, ice skaters, and live music. Look for special events such as the Yuletide Buffet and New Year’s Eve celebration. Open daily 9am-9pm.
Come visit us at the Manheim Country Inn & Suites and be close to all of these activities, while staying in a peaceful, country setting with views of Lancaster County farmland. Call 877-720-1202 or visit www.countryinns.com/manheimpa to reserve your room or suite today!
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The Fairfield Inn by Marriott and all of the LancasterPAhotels are offering holiday packages which include festively entertaining holiday theater. Come enjoy the American Music Theatre’s Christmas Show. Stay with us and receive lodging in our beautiful and immaculately clean hotel, two dinners at Miller’s Smorgasbord, Plain and Fancy or Good ‘n Plenty Restaurant and breakfast each morning in the hotel breakfast room. Bring your family and make us your home away from home!
Want another reason to travel to Hershey, PA? Hershey is known as the “Sweetest place on earth”! After all, where else can you find a town that smells like chocolate at least twice a day. This is due to the way Hershey’s factory produces their chocolate. Milton Hershey decided that he did not want air conditioning installed in the rooms that stirred the chocolate. He was afraid the air conditioning would taint the smell and taste of his chocolate. So instead, Mr. Hershey installed air vents in these rooms which are opened twice a day to let out all of the heat, and the smell of chocolate, into the town.
Step right outside the door to SpringHill Suites Hershey and get a whiff of what the town truly has to offer.
