There's one vital element of a successful off-site meeting: holding it somewhere that everyone wants to go, in a place that's easy to get to.

Eureka Springs, Arkansas, fills the bill nicely with meeting facilities for all occasions -- from small corporate retreats to midsize meetings for hundreds.

The town is filled with colorful, carefully restored Victorian homes and shops from its past life as a historic spa destination in the 1800s, yet offers the latest in modern convenience for meeting attendees, including facilities with tech-savvy necessities like internet access.

A trolley system connects the convention centers and motels with the historic downtown area, which has five miles of shops, restaurants, art galleries and parks. With more than 60 motels and more than 100 cabins, cottages and bed and breakfasts, this Victorian getaway has more lodging rooms than residents.

The town is also just one hour from the new Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport near Fayetteville, and shuttles can easily be arranged so attendees do the sightseeing, not the driving.

Want to be near the bustle of downtown? Check out the area's newly built convention center and the meeting facilities in Eureka's historic hotels. Need some peace and quiet for a focused, productive session? Get out of town and into a lakeside resort or cabins perched close to the White River. The Ozarks' natural beauty and fresh air can do wonders for a high-level brainstorming session. For those who like to do a bit of business on the golf course, the area offers three courses within a fifteen-mile radius of the Historic Downtown district.

Bringing a spouse along for the trip? The wide variety of attractions and shops plus the easy-to-use trolley system means they can get out and tour a museum, indulge in a massage or cruise the boutiques instead of spending the day in a motel room. Evening entertainment ranges from family-friendly music and magic shows to live music in Eureka's hottest clubs.

Relaxed team members are great for business morale and productivity. Holding a meeting in Eureka Springs is more than a refreshing getaway; it's good for business.