Holiday memories are precious and powerful.
Not only can dream vacations provide us with a lifetime of special memories, but they can even shape our personality, studies show, with four in 10 Britons saying travel has changed them as people, according to one poll.
Renowned neuropsychologist Professor Lutz Jäncke, who worked as a consultant for the Swiss Airlines survey, explains, "Travel, and our travel memories have the power to shape our personality. We are what we remember, or, more precisely - we are what we remember about ourselves.
"The information stored in our memory spans the whole range of our personal experiences. Holiday and travel memories take a prioritized position within this realm of experiences, which is why they are major pillars of our personality."
That’s why it really matters that vacation rental property owners help guests create holiday memories that matter.
And guests who have a memorable vacation are more likely to return and be a ‘walking advert’ for your Bahamas luxury vacation rental property.
Providing unique and memorable experiences for vacation rental property guests is a real challenge, but it pays dividends for both owners and clients.
One idea is helping guests anticipate the dream vacation in the Bahamas by providing inspirational images of your property, your delicious food, the sea and surroundings, news and views, and much more. This can not only be done through sales and marketing but after guests have booked, in the planning stages to help whet their appetite and build up a rapport with them.
Images are one of the most potent visual cues and reminders of vacations, the same Swiss Airlines Survey suggests, with nearly 65% stating they best remember their vacations through their pictures and nearly half saying they would not delete their holiday photos for all the money in the world.
First impressions are important, so make sure guests are welcomed when they arrive, shown around the rental property, and know-how to get in touch with the owner or manager if they do need help. A welcome gift basket, with local snacks and souvenirs, also helps visitors quickly feel at home.
By offering guests unique travel experiences, unique local attractions, insider tips on finding the best restaurants, and more, special holiday memories will be created. Shore Concierge can help with arranging exciting bespoke experiences for rental property guests that will contribute to their dream vacation.
With all that the Bahamas offers holidaymakers, with its breathtaking beaches, scenery, amenities, culture, food, and drink, and history, sometimes all it takes to deliver a memorable holiday to guests is to make sure nothing serious goes wrong.
By ensuring customer care and communication are maintained before, during, and after the trip, owners can quickly become aware of any issues that arise and provide prompt solutions.
Cherished memories of our vacation can last a lifetime, says Professor Jäncke. "Our travel memories occupy a very special place in our memory. We often retain them all our lives. The reason for this is that holiday experiences are frequently associated with very positive emotions and are particularly deeply embedded in our memory. Freed from the worries and stress of everyday life, we are also able to absorb lots of little details when we are traveling - and they are the building blocks of our memories."
Comments