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

