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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1980-03-20, Page 50s,. !rrl au. a, Page Pocono, mour.ntains poular boneyoon spot It started almost by accident. During the early years of World War II, American servicemen stationed at nearby Eastern bases took their R and R in the Pocono Mountains in Penn- sylvania where they were often joined by girlfriend's and families, often seeing each other forthe final time before the boys went overseas. But the beauty of the Pocono area— the rolling hills and woodlands,. the —breathtaking views, The waterfalls and all the splendor of nature's handiwork —remained in the boys' memories. When the war ended or c, their part in it was done, many returned home, married and came back to the Poconos and the fond -memories they held of the area. In 1945, the firststrictly honeymoon resort opened in the Poconos, bearing no resemblance leo the glamorous and spec- tacular industry it launched. Couples honeymooned in log - cabins, took turns waiting on tallies inthe dining hall and kept house for themselves. Couples had to send in pictures before being accepted and Roman Catholics were usually not accepted since the ma n -agement -<di d &I -want- - the' _extra' -b'tlydein of -- taking them to church on Sundays. Though honeymoon resorts have risen aitdT1-•.•-.-- fallen in popularity with newlyweds over the past three and a half decades, the, charm and allure.of. the Pd'conos has con- sistently claimed a major share of the national honeymoon market every year. It was actually not until the• early 1960s when the Poconos came into their own as a hon:y'inoon destination. In 1960, Life Magazine ran photos and a story on the now well- publicized heart -shaped bathtub, whose inventor owned a Pocono honeymoon resort that helped convert sex into a marketable commodity for honeymooners. Around that time, one of the ' United State's leading bridal magazines dubbed the Poconos as' the "Honeymoon Capital of the World," and couples began flocking'to the mountains in search 6 of a fantasy world of love and romance. They were not disappointed. Today's honeymoon resorts boast some of the most elegant and luxurious and sensual accommodations available in the world today. Guests are pampered from arrival to departure with anything they desire, including champagne breakfasts;-' champagne brunches, champagne and candlelit, dinners for two, swim- ming pools in their own rooms, heart -shaped baths and jacuzzis, canopied, round and king- sized beds and the finest cuisine served anywhere. - One of the reasons for the popularity of the Pocono honeymoon seems to lie in the fact. that . even though honeymooners like to, be alone, they like the idea nf being with their con- temporaries (other honeymooners) with whom they`feel at ease, when and if they so choose./ Realizing this early in the game, the honeymoon resort owners provided a couples -only atmosphere that was much to the liking of their guests. Resorts offer numerous tours of the Pocono area to their guests and arrange golfing and skiing and other recreations upon request. The couple may, however, find it just as advantageous to spend Turn to page 21 • THE HONEYMOONER PACKAGE. Whether your Honeymoon Dreams are 5 or 500 miles away, Here in Canada, or somewhere around the World,, We can arrange it all into one nice, neat package for you. During the course of your Wedding you have enough to worry about. The guest list. The church. The Flowers. The Reception arrangements. Who's got the Ring?! We're the travel experts. Tell us what your Honeymoon Dreams are and leave the rest up to us. We've the facilities and experience to completely arrange everything - economically - into one pre -planned package. All you need to do is pack your bags. rz �` Oh,...and remember the Ring! FOR PERSONAL SERVICE AND CONFIDENTIAL TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS LEAVETHE A-RRANGEMENTS TOUS! The Coach House Travel Service 5.9 Hamilton Street Goderich, Ont. N7A 31(3 Phone 524-261`5 E os C4 ry94 ACTA ®+®? ONTARIO GOVERNMENT REGISTRATION NUMBER 1641641 LF, q SSO('