Christmas is just around the corner, and if you’re lucky that may mean you have friends or family coming to visit. There’s nothing better than spending this special time of year with loved ones, so if you’re playing host during this Christmas period, make sure to treat your guests well as they’ve come all this way to be with you! There are a few things to make them feel super comfortable, so sit down with a hot cup of tea and read my top 4 tips for being a great host this festive season:
1. Give Them a Tour of Where You Live
While it’s likely they’ve come all this way to be with you and to create some special memories with you and your family this festive season, it’s important to take some time to show where you live. If they’ve been to visit before, don’t fret, there’s always more to do and see wherever you live. Check out Tripadvisor to see if there are any new entries in the top ten things to do in your area. One fun thing I really love to do with out of town guests is taking them to an Escape Room – if you’ve never been in one, basically you are locked into a room for an hour and have to solve clues to get out, it’s really fun! If you
based in Liverpool or heading there for Christmas check out Liverpool ONE for tips of places to go and see. Don’t forget to #GetChristmassy this season, especially with your out of town guests.
2. Make Sure Your Spare Room is WARM
You may have noticed this winter is already freezing and there’s more to come. Make sure their room is nice and warm, keep some spare blankets that your guests can add to the bed if they need to. Make sure there’s a form of heating in the room. Consider investing in an electric blanket or hot water bottle so they can be toasty in their bed. Often we never use the spare room, so pop in there late at night at least a week before your guests come to see how chilly it gets in the evenings so you can decide what you need to buy to keep it comfortable.
3. Slippers
There’s nothing worse than cold feet and chances are your guests won’t bring their slippers from home. Buying your guest a pair each of affordable slippers is a great way to make your guests feel comfortable and as a bonus, you can let them take them home as a small Christmas gift!
4. Set Up a Breakfast Bar
One of the most uncomfortable times when you’re staying at someone else’s house is if you wake up much earlier than your hosts and are just waiting around, hungry. Setting up a breakfast far with a range of cereals, bread, spreads and anything else you want to leave around for breakfast is a lovely way to make your guests feel super comfortable. Don’t forget some tea and coffee!
Having guests is one of the best Christmas gifts you can receive. Use these four tips to ensure your guests are as comfortable as possible!
