The Tragic Downfall Of America's Love Hotels | 1970's heart-shaped Tubs

The Poconos proximity to East Coast population centers made it perfect for honeymoons. And in the years after World War II, the region exploded. What began with a handful of resorts, soon became a flood of inns, lodges, private cabins, and hotels. In the early 1960’s, romance was taken to new levels with couples-only resorts that featured heart-shaped Jacuzzi bathtubs, 7-foot high champagne glass whirlpool hot tubs, in-room fireplaces, above-bed mirrors, round beds, late-night edible service (whip cream, chocolate and strawberries), and even private pools. in the late 1990s and early 2000s, things changed. Many of the old Poconos resort properties started going downhill. Single-family proprietors faced the mortality of the owners. Upkeep costs exceeded revenue from declining bookings. In some instances the owners were filled with hubris and didn’t think things could change. In other instances, efforts to modernize were blocked by antiquated laws and a strong resistance from both the state and county governments to see the region succeed (arguably some of that had to do with shifting political demographics in the state). Newer resorts were built in the region and in neighboring states. And visitors began looking for something different and more contemporary. RISE ABOVE MERCH HERE https://www.riseabove.shop Subscribe to my 2nd Channel! Secret STUFF    / Канал   SUBSCRIBE TO MY LOST CHANNEL FOR OLD AND FORGOTTEN CONTENT POSTING EVERY OTHERDAY !    / @exploringwithjoshlostfiles   DONATIONS FOR TRAVELS/HOTELS/GAS/FOOD   / exploringwithjosh   Rise Above Instagram page!   / riseabove.clothing   FOLLOW MY SOCIAL MEDIA facebook =   / exploringwithjosh   Twitter =   / i_am_joshyo   instagram =   / exploringwithjosh   tiktok =   / exploringwithjoshy   MUSIC USED HERE - YOUTUBERS DREAM!! https://goo.gl/Ev7obc Business Inquiries Exploringwithjosh@gmail.com