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

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

Winter Break in Washington, D.C.

Tuesday December 30, 2003
In honor of the Congressional Recess, the Jefferson is luring sightseers to the nation's capital with a $159 per night rate. The four-star hotel is just four blocks from the ... Read More

New Year's Resolutions

Monday December 29, 2003
The Clarion in Midtown Manhattan has a number of special deals designed to help you stick to your New Year's resolutions this January. Whether you pledged to exercise more, cut ... Read More

Bon Bini

Tuesday December 23, 2003
Curacao can be quite a bit less expensive and less crowded than its closest neighbor, Aruba, making it an excellent choice for a Caribbean vacation. Find out more about this ... Read More

Double Feature

Monday December 22, 2003
On the road too much to catch the Oscar-nominated flicks? The Westin New York Times Square may be able to help. Book a room from $239 per night and you ... Read More

Good News and Bad News

Friday December 19, 2003
Hot and Cold: The Alaska Fire Marshall, who froze construction on what was to be the first ice hotel in the United States, has thawed its attitude. After a series ... Read More

More Pop Century Photos

Thursday December 18, 2003
Just added: Added photos of unique dishes at the Classic Hall food court, including Fluffernutter Sandwiches, plus this one of Dick Clark touring the property. This is in addition to ... Read More

Victoria & Albert's Snags Top Honors

Thursday December 18, 2003
Victoria & Albert's, the renowned restaurant in Disney's premier Grand Floridian Resort, has earned AAA Five Diamond status for the fourth year in a row. The only restaurant in central ... Read More

Top 10 Lists

Wednesday December 17, 2003
What's everyone looking for? Where will people be staying in the next few months? Now you can find out every Wednesday. Here are Top 10 lists of the most popular ... Read More

Winter Package Deals at Miraval Life in Balance Resort and Spa

Wednesday December 17, 2003
Readers of Travel & Leisure just ranked Miraval Life In Balance Resort, in Catalina, Arizona, the "#1 Destination Spa" in the world, and now might be a good time to ... Read More

Have a Need for Speed?

Wednesday December 17, 2003
A new web site, the High Speed Hotel Directory, offers a directory of hotels with high-speed Internet access across the U.S. Hotels are arranged geographically, and all offer at least ... Read More

Caribbean Spa Deal

Tuesday December 16, 2003
Spa lovers will appreciate this all-in-one deal. Le Méridien St. Martin is offering a package deal that includes two 2-hour spa treatments per person, three nights' accommodations, continental breakfast, unlimited ... Read More

Pets, Leave Your People At Home

Tuesday December 16, 2003
Here's the ultimate in pet-friendly accommodations -- the Pawz Paradise Pet Resort opened in September in Anniston, Alabama. This inn for pets features private rooms, activities like videos (think "Snow ... Read More

A Travel Gift That Fits

Monday December 15, 2003
How's this for a present under the tree: For about the price of a digital camera, you can send someone to Ireland. And if the present doesn't "fit" they can ... Read More

Disney's Pop Century Resort Opens

Sunday December 14, 2003
Disney's newest value resort, the Pop Century, opens this weekend. Inspired by pop culture icons, each section of the resort is based on a different decade from the 1950s to ... Read More

The Safest Large City in the U.S. Is -- New York?

Thursday December 11, 2003
I was talking the other day with some friends about visiting New York City. As much as we hear about all the bad things that happen every day, the streets ... Read More

Ring in the New Year at the Jefferson

Thursday December 11, 2003
The Jefferson in Washington, D.C., is supplying partygoers with both the fun and the cure. New Year's Eve packages at this luxury hotel four blocks from the White House include ... Read More

Newest Great Wolf Lodge in Virginia

Thursday December 11, 2003
Great Wolf Lodge broke ground Wednesday for a 400,000 square foot, $48 million resort in York County, Virginina. The resort will include a four-story indoor water park, 301 themed suites, ... Read More

New York City for Bargain Hunters

Tuesday December 9, 2003
New York's The Westin Times Square in New York invites bargain hunters to stay and shop the sales with special rates starting at just $199 per night, December 25-30, 2003. ... Read More

Hilton Guarantees Its Rates

Tuesday December 9, 2003
Hilton is taking a shot at travel websites by offering a low rate guarantee. Guests who book rooms via the telephone or online directly with any Hilton property are guaranteed ... Read More

Hospitality Industry News

Tuesday December 9, 2003
If you're interested in the comings and goings of the hotel and resort business, there is now one place to look for all the news. The Hotels and Resorts News ... Read More

Don CeSar Resort Becomes a Loews Property

Monday December 8, 2003
Don CeSar Beach Resort in St. Pete, Florida, officially became a Loews Hotel on Friday. The hotel is now participating in all the corporate programs including Loews Loves Pets and ... Read More

Hotel Deal: Aria Hotel in Prague

Friday December 5, 2003
Spend the holidays amid snow-dusted cobblestone streets shopping in medieval Christmas markets. The new music-themed Aria Hotel in Prague is offering a special holiday package, now through January 3, starting ... Read More

Hotel Deal: Ski St. Moritz

Thursday December 4, 2003
Badrutt’s Palace, one of the "Leading Hotels of the World," is offering package deals for those interested in a Swiss ski vacation this winter. Combine skiing with rejuvenating spa treatments, ... Read More

Disney for the Holidays

Wednesday December 3, 2003
Disney World has been getting trussed up for holiday visitors since the beginning of November, and the festivities are in full swing. The resort has been decked out with no ... Read More

Hitting the Road this Holiday Season

Tuesday December 2, 2003
Good news for the hospitality industry -- plenty of folks are planning travel for the Christmas and New Years Eve holidays. According to a report by PricewaterhouseCoopers, hotel occupancies are ... Read More

Disney and Visa Team Up For Savings

Tuesday December 2, 2003
Disney World's Dream Maker package includes free admission and hotel and children ages 3-9 when you charge it to your Visa. Four-night packages start at $449 per adult. This lowest rate ... Read More

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