All Neighbors in Aptos, CA
Top Neighbors: The magic behind the mirrors
You will never have to pay to be listed as a top neighbor. Period. That important detail clarified, let's discuss how we arrive at two "top neighbors" for a given region:
Localism is a bustling collection of hyper-local communities, and the top neighbors should reflect those members who are most active. When ranking users in a given region, several factors are considered. To get your foot in the proverbial door, you need to have posted at least one "Localism" article or photo for the region.
The very best way to quickly rise to #1 is to post high-quality local content. Keeping a steady strem of incoming posts and photos will massively tilt the scales in your favor.
What doesn't count toward the top neighbor ranking? ActiveRain points and community sponsorships. The top neighbor spots will always go to the most active members in a region. We want to create a level playing field that encourages the growth of communities — talent and dedication are required to win the day.
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recently went back to Seascape Resort in Aptos to celebrate my anniversary on August 6th. It was the same resort I got married in last year and I've now had the chance to experience multiple room types and the incredible service offered by their staff. The first thing I notice as a returning guest is that many of the staff remember my wife and I. A sure sign of a world-class resort facility is the ability of the staff to remember past guests as well as anticipate their wants and needs. My wife and I got that in spades.
Before dinner, we stopped by the bar to enjoy our bottle of champagne before dinner. Not only did the staff get the bottle we had stored earlier but they brought it to us perfectly chilled, poured it for us, and made sure we had everything we needed. When we wanted to change tables, they kindly and quickly moved EVERYTHING to our new table. They could not have done a better job. Afterward, at dinner, we were shown to what I consider to be the best table in the restaurant. Although all the tables are good, this one in the corner by the front windows is the best in my opinion. It's got good views at all angles and it's situated to be ideal for 2 people. Dinner was delicious (as always), served promptly and the staff once again impresses with seemless service. They're so good you don't even know they're there. Our waiter actually remembered us from prior visits, which was very nice, and everyone was friendly and conversational.
