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

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

Ghost Stories: Disturbance in Room 717

Friday October 31, 2003
I got spooked just now, sitting in my office alone reading these reports of ghostly activity from a haunted hotel in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. And it's broad daylight. I'm ... Read More

Hotel Deal: Jolly Hotels in Europe

Friday October 31, 2003
Last-minute deals across Europe can be had at Jolly Hotels. Rooms are going for as low as $80/night when booked no more than seven days in advance. Participating hotels are ... Read More

Hotel Deal: Jolly Hotel Madison Towers in NYC

Friday October 31, 2003
If you're planning on doing some Christmas shopping in New York, the Jolly Hotel Madison Towers has a deal for you. Bring in your receipts from shopping or a Broadway ... Read More

Hotel Deal: 80 Is the Magic Number

Thursday October 30, 2003
Seniors over the age of 80 traveling to Washington, D.C. can take advantage of this special offer from The Jefferson. The luxury hotel, just four blocks from the White House, ... Read More

Ghost Stories

Wednesday October 29, 2003
Rhonda had a close encounter with a ghost on a recent stay in a San Jose hotel. She writes, "I was awoken about 2 a.m. by the smell of cigarette ... Read More

Hotels Add Surcharges

Wednesday October 29, 2003
PriceWaterhouseCooper also reported that hotels are adding surcharges everywhere they can in an effort to keep revenues up despite lower occupancy rates. Fees range from a $15 "resort fee" that ... Read More

$3 Billion in Hotel Renovations in 2004

Wednesday October 29, 2003
U.S. hotels are planning to spend a total of $3 billion renovating and upgrading guest rooms and public spaces in 2004, according to a report by PricewaterhouseCoopers. Most of the ... Read More

San Diego Hotels Help Wildfire Evacuees

Tuesday October 28, 2003
As the wildfires in California rage on, a number of hotels and resorts in the San Diego area are offering free rooms or substantially reduced rates to evacuees, and in ... Read More

Pictures of Disney's Port Orleans Resort

Sunday October 26, 2003
Formerly Dixie Landings, Disney's Port Orleans hasn't lost any of its Southern charm. Pictures of Disney's Port Orleans Riverside

Pictures of Disney's Coronado Springs Resort

Saturday October 25, 2003
One of two convention center hotels operated by Disney, Coronado Springs also features a beautiful setting around a lake and a popular pool area with a water slide themed to ... Read More

Review: Gaylord Palms Resort

Thursday October 23, 2003
This Orlando hotel is an attraction all by itself, with glass domes covering five acres of themed Florida areas. There's a Key West atrium complete with a floating sailboat restaurant ... Read More

Deal of the Week: Embassy Suites Orlando

Thursday October 23, 2003
Thinking of going to Orlando for the Halloween festivities at Disney World and Universal? Embassy Suites is offering a $69/night rate that includes, naturally, a full breakfast and evening cocktail ... Read More

Smoke-Free Hotel in Hawaii

Thursday October 23, 2003
Ahhh, take a deep breath of that fresh tropical air. On November 20, the Ohana Reef Lanai Hotel in Waikiki will become Hawaii’s first non-smoking hotel.

Hotel Deal: Changed Your Name?

Wednesday October 22, 2003
Changed your name in the past year? You can get a complimentary massage at any Occidental resort in the Caribbean, in honor of this year's new names for each resort ... Read More

Hotel Deal -- The Jefferson in Washington, DC

Tuesday October 21, 2003
The Jefferson in Washington, DC is honoring veterans this November with a special rate of $169. The hotel is also donating $1 from every nightly reservation to AMVETS throughout November. ... Read More

Fodors Top 20 Choice Hotels

Monday October 20, 2003
Fodors just released their Top 20 Choice Hotels for 2004. These are not necessarily the most expensive or luxurious hotels, but the best hotels in categories like "Holds its own ... Read More

Hotel Deal -- Paris Las Vegas at $79/night

Monday October 20, 2003
The Paris Las Vegas Hotel Casino has several dates in November at $79 per night. As usual for Las Vegas, these are weekday rates. So if you can plan a ... Read More

Photos of Disney's Pop Century Resort

Thursday October 16, 2003
Are you old enough to remember Fluffernutter sandwiches and TV dinners? Or was your childhood more about Cabbage Patch Kids and Atari? Anyone who grew up in the 20th century ... Read More

Hotel Deal: Wentworth by the Sea in New Hampshire

Thursday October 16, 2003
The newly restored Wentworth by the Sea in New Castle, New Hampshire is offering special packages for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years. Now a luxury Marriott hotel and spa, Wentworth ... Read More

Nickelodeon Family Suites

Thursday October 16, 2003
The popular Holiday Inn Family Suites in Orlando, Florida has just teamed up with Nickelodeon to offer the first Nick-themed hotel. The suites provide kids with their own Nick-themed bedroom ... Read More

Photos of Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

Wednesday October 15, 2003
I just added twenty more photos of Disney's unique and oasis-like resort, the Animal Kingdom Lodge, including three of the swimming pool area. The bottom of the pool is ... Read More

Resort Deal: Free Round of Golf at Seabrook Island, S.C.

Wednesday October 15, 2003
Enjoy a round of golf before and after the World Cup at the Resort at Seabrook Island, South Carolina, November 10-23. THE RESORT AT SEABROOK ISLAND OFFERS FREE GOLF DURING AND ... Read More

Hotel Deal: First Come, First Surf

Wednesday October 15, 2003
The Courtyard by Marriott Warsaw is offering free high-speed Internet access to anyone who books a stay by the end of the year for travel through March 31, 2004. Regular ... Read More

Hotel Deals: Haunted Stays

Tuesday October 14, 2003
Looking for a haunted hotel to spend a memorable Halloween? Several historic haunted hotels are running special rates this fall ... and beyond. Hawthorne Hotel in Salem, Massachusetts "Hawthorne's Haunted Mansion" on ... Read More

Resort Deal: Palm Island Resort in Florida

Tuesday October 14, 2003
Palm Island Resort in Florida is running an anniversary special to celebrate their 20th year. The package starts at $450 per couple and includes a one-bedroom villa for two nights, ... Read More

Go on Safari in Disney World

Tuesday October 14, 2003
Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge is introducing a new service for concierge-level guests. The Mnyama Safari (say "Wanjama"; it means "Sunset") is a 1 1/2 hour journey across the savannahs surrounding ... Read More

The Madison in Washington, DC Reopens

Monday October 13, 2003
After nearly a year of renovations, The Madison in Washington, D.C. has reopened. The new owners have spent a lot of care and money in an effort to restore this ... Read More

Central America Booking Boon

Monday October 13, 2003
The Hotel Express International, a members-only site claiming to offer 50% off hotel rack rates, has just expanded to include Central America. Hotel Express International launched in Panama Hotel Express International was ... Read More

Featured Destination: New Orleans

Tuesday October 7, 2003
Southwest Airlines is featuring my home town of New Orleans this week, with airfares of $34 to $99 one-way. October is a great time to visit, with tempuratures very mild ... Read More

You Have a Very Bad Hotel

Monday October 6, 2003
Tom Farmer and Shane Atchison of Seattle, Washington were very unhappy with their treatment at a hotel in Houston. So unhappy, in fact, they made a very funny PowerPoint presentation ... Read More

Weddings (and Honeymoons) in Aruba

Friday October 3, 2003
The Radisson Aruba Resort and Casino is offering a destination wedding package deal that includes everything you need for a romantic ceremony on the beach and a built-in honeymoon for ... Read More

Ireland Travel Portal

Thursday October 2, 2003
Ireland.com has just reinvented itself as a travel portal and booking engine. The travel arm of The Irish Times official web site, Ireland.com now has real-time reservations for castles, inns, ... Read More

Mandarin Oriental in NYC

Wednesday October 1, 2003
The new Mandarin Oriental is opening at the end of October at Columbus Circle in the Time Warner Center. Until the end of the year, you can get a "buy ... Read More

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