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Personalized Services offer Escape from Cookie-cutter Getaways

by www.1800Hocking.com

In a world of one-size-fits-all, mass-produced travel, southeast Ohio's Hocking Hills region offers visitors one-of-a-kind opportunities to personalize their visit to the area, making the experience uniquely their own. A host of special services that perfectly complement the Hocking Hills’ unique lodging, distinctive attractions and extraordinary scenery and activities are now available to Hocking Hills visitors. A few of these include:

YOUR PERSONAL PHOTOGRAPHER: Offered by the Old Bear’s Den Photography Workshop, the Personal Photographer is available to spend an hour or more with Hocking Hills visitors, photographing them near a cascading waterfall, in front of a soaring stone cliff or situated in any of the area’s many dramatically scenic areas. Travelers can arrange for the Personal Photographer to come to their cabin or other location to shoot a family portrait, group picture, or romantic couple’s portrait. Subjects can capture and preserve forever their experiences kayaking, horseback riding, rappelling or in front of any beautiful Hocking Hills backdrop. The result is a truly unique keepsake of their Hocking Hills visit. The Old Bear’s Den: 740-380-0510. The service is less than $100 for 12 poses.

YOUR PERSONAL CHEF: A day in the Hocking Hills is capped off perfectly with a dinner prepared in the privacy of a guests’ cabin or guestroom by one of the Grouse Nest’s talented Traveling Chefs. Dressed in elegant chef whites, the Traveling Chef not only delivers and prepares a spectacular five-course dinner and dessert, but also brings along all of the little details that make elegant gourmet dining so perfect, including: fine wine, silver, crystal, china and even candlelight. 740-332-4501 .

YOUR PERSONAL MASSAGE THERAPIST: Licensed massage therapists will visit a guest’s very own cabin, or their room at one of the area’s many charming country inns, B&Bs or hotels. These traveling massage therapists offer a full compliment of spa therapies, including couples, maternity and other massages, all in the comfort of the visitor’s guestroom or cabin. Weather and location permitting, therapies are even offered outdoors in woodland settings, on a porch or in one of the region’s most beautiful private outdoor areas, offering an unparalleled brand of natural relaxation.
Blue Valley Massage and Traveling Spa: 888-74-PEACE (747-3223)

MANY OTHER PERSONAL TOUCHES & EXPERIENCES: From customized art, cooking, photography, climbing and other workshops, to personally delivered gifts, musical serenades and even poetry readings, many of the operators of the area’s the independently owned businesses are experienced and interested in creating these and other signature services that add a unique personal touch to any travelers Hocking Hills visit. Most area lodging hosts and restaurants will work closely with visitors to schedule and customize these memorable additions to their trip. For more details, continue searching on www.1800hocking.com or call 1.800.Hocking.

Created: May. 14, 2007
Last updated: Aug. 05, 2008