I just realized that my mother took the four of us to Holiday Inn for a "vacation" every once in a while. I remember those trips fondly, even if they were to get away. My mother actually relaxed and got in the pool with us. My mother had a beautiful smile, I wish I had seen it more often. But, the vacations were great! I still think of those days as some of the best of my childhood, and my childhood was kinda sucky.
Going to a hotel made it special.