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Charlyn's Hotels / Resorts / Inns Blog September 2003 Archive

By Charlyn Keating Chisholm, About.com Guide to Hotels / Resorts / Inns since 2002

Stretch and Sleep

Tuesday September 30, 2003
Kimpton hotels, which include the Hotel Monaco chain, are now offering in-room yoga. Guests can tune in to the Yoga Channel on their television sets and join in with a ... Read More

I'm Dreaming of a White Sandy Christmas

Monday September 29, 2003
If you want a change of pace from the snow-and-hot chocolate brand of Christmas this year, the Caribbean might be what you're looking for. I found an all-inclusive resort you ... Read More

London for the Holidays

Friday September 26, 2003
51 Buckingham Gate, a Victorian all-suite hotel just a block from Buckingham Palace, has compiled a list of fun things to do in London during the holidays, in order to ... Read More

Broken Hearted Ghosts

Thursday September 25, 2003
As I write these stories of haunted hotels, it occurs to me that a large number of the ghosts hanging around hotels are jilted or heartbroken brides. There's Faith at ... Read More

Readers Recommend a Hotel I Hated

Thursday September 25, 2003
Two different readers sent in positive reviews of the Farmer's Daughter in Los Angeles, California. It's a fairly historic, motel-style property right across from the Farmer's Market and the CBS ... Read More

Monday Night Football and Room Service

Thursday September 25, 2003
If you find yourself traveling on a Monday night during football season, the Westin Times Square has you covered. A special room service menu with a bucket of beer, nachos, ... Read More

It's Still Summer Somewhere

Thursday September 25, 2003
If the thought of winter's onset has you feeling blue, maybe it's time to start planning another summer vacation. After all, it's always summer somewhere in the world. Cape Santa ... Read More

First, Find an On-Ramp

Wednesday September 24, 2003
Despite the proliferation of hotels and airports wired for high-speed Internet access, it still can be confusing -- and frustrating -- to connect to the Internet while you're on the ... Read More

Stoweflake Mountain Resort & Spa

Tuesday September 23, 2003
A new 50,000 square foot spa just opened at Stoweflake Resort in Vermont. 120 treatments will soothe mountain-weary souls. Six fireplaces and a Solarium with mineral soaking bath will warm ... Read More

Resort for Sale

Monday September 22, 2003
For about $55 million, you can pick up a private island resort in the Caribbean. The resort is just off the coast of Belize and includes an 18-hole championship golf ... Read More

Europe Sale

Monday September 22, 2003
Liberty Travel is offering some excellent package deals to London and Paris this fall. They include airfare, three- to six-nights accommodations, breakfast and airport transfers. Hotels participating include the ... Read More

Le Royal Meridien Hamburg is Art + Tech

Sunday September 21, 2003
The brand-new Le Royal Meridien Hamburg opened September 1, and has been booked ever since. On the shores of Lake Aussenalster, the new resort was designed by Art + Tech ... Read More

Caesars Palace in Las Vegas to Expand

Saturday September 20, 2003
Caesars Palace Casino Resort is not one to rest on its laurels. Hotel Online reports the resort just announced construction of a new, 949-room tower that is expected to be ... Read More

A Sweet Deal: The Jolly Hotel Madison in New York City

Friday September 19, 2003
Most vacations involve cramming as much activity as you can into just a few days. That's why this offer is so appealing. The "Il Dolce Far Niente" celebrates the "Sweetness ... Read More

High-Tech Courtyard by Marriott in Warsaw, Poland

Friday September 19, 2003
The newest Courtyard by Marriott can boast several firsts. It's the first Courtyard by Marriott in central Europe, the first hotel at Poland's Frederic Chopin International Airport, the first hotel ... Read More

You've Been Talking In Your Sleep

Thursday September 18, 2003
Are you a starfish or a soldier? In a sort of subconscious body language, the position in which you fall asleep may say a lot about your personality. A new ... Read More

Two Orlando Hotels Close

Thursday September 18, 2003
The Hyatt Orlando suddenly closed last week, and the Four Points Sheraton in Orlando is set to close soon. Lower occupancy rates in Orlando along with lower rates at Disney ... Read More

Give the Kids Their Own Room

Thursday September 18, 2003
Traveling with kids always presents challenges. My son goes to bed around 8:00, and I like to stay up a bit later. When you're sharing one hotel room, that's ... Read More

Family-Friendly Caribbean

Thursday September 18, 2003
Hilton Caribbean is now offering perks to families traveling with children. The new program offers free meals and a complimentary babysitting service. Resorts throughout the Caribbean, including Jamaica, Curaçao, and ... Read More

Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress in Orlando, Florida

Tuesday September 16, 2003
This luxury resort in Orlando treats you and your kids like royalty. You get treated to a glass of champagne, and they get to watch movies while floating in the ... Read More

Haunted Hotels

Monday September 15, 2003
Haunted hotels are now listed by state to make them easier to find. Also, there are a dozen more from Alaska to Texas, from a Colonel who makes himself at ... Read More

Bal Harbour Village in Miami Beach, Florida

Monday September 15, 2003
A tiny but swanky town, Bal Harbour Village lies in between Fort Lauderdale and Miami on the northern tip of Miami Beach. It is popular for its world-class shopping and ... Read More

San Francisco's Bridge to Bridge Run

Wednesday September 10, 2003
Last time I visited San Francisco, I rented a bicycle and rode from Fisherman's Wharf to the Golden Gate Bridge. I didn't even notice how much exercise I was getting ... Read More

Broadway Bound

Wednesday September 10, 2003
My mother-in-law is planning a girls' weekend in New York City this fall, so I found this one for her. The modern Shoreham and the classic Mansfield Hotels are both ... Read More

No Time to Pack

Wednesday September 10, 2003
How spontaneous are you? If you can drop everything and go, you can book the new Hilton Curaçao for as low as $80 a night. Now that's a deal. The ... Read More

Ideal Setting for Romance

Wednesday September 10, 2003
Many couples dream of honeymooning in Italy, but what about holding your wedding in such a romantic destination? A 12th century monastery on a private island near Venice has been ... Read More

"May I help your dog, Sir?"

Wednesday September 10, 2003
Having a personal butler at a hotel seems luxurious enough, but what about an E-butler to help you connect to the Internet? A Surf Butler to help you ride the ... Read More

Europe on Sale

Tuesday September 9, 2003
OK, this sounds really, really good. Too good to be true. So if you try it, let me know what happens. Auction Weekend Breaks is a new site ... Read More

Sonesta Has Segway

Tuesday September 9, 2003
I've been wanting to try one of those Segway "Human Transporter" scooters, so that might be my excuse to take a trip to Key Biscayne. The Sonesta Beach Resort just ... Read More

Wired Hotel Rooms on the Rise

Tuesday September 9, 2003
If you're a business traveler who depends on high-speed Internet access, you're in luck. Increasingly, hotels are starting to realize they need to add this service to keep your business. ... Read More

Las Vegas Hotel Reviews by Category

Monday September 8, 2003
How do you pick a hotel for your next Las Vegas trip? Are you thinking or getting married where Elvis and Priscilla tied the knot? Do you need a good ... Read More

Better and More Chocolately

Monday September 8, 2003
The Hotel Hershey in Hershey, PA is undergoing a $2 million renovation on the rooms in the main tower. Updates will include pillowtop mattresses, larger beds and lots of creamy ... Read More

Las Vegas Hotel Reviews

Sunday September 7, 2003
Las Vegas hotels from the Strip to Freemont Street, with reviews listed alphabetically. Writing these reviews inspired me to take a quick trip out to the desert, so beware before ... Read More

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