Guests Welcome Beau Rivage Back
Thursday August 31, 2006
Guests are excited about the reopening of Beau Rivage in Biloxi, a year after Hurricane Katrina closed it down:
"Beau Rivage was glitzier, more like the Las Vegas resorts..." (Kat)
"Cannot wait ... Read More
New Orleans Hotels: One Year After Katrina
Friday August 25, 2006
A year after Katrina ravaged New Orleans and the Gulf Coast, most New Orleans hotels have reopened. While many had little or storm damage, a few are still rebuilding, and ... Read More
Anaheim Hotel Reviews
Wednesday August 23, 2006
More guests have written reviews of Anaheim hotels, with most reports good, and one warning:
"If you can't afford to stay in any of the Disney hotels then this hotel is ... Read More
The "New" Beau Rivage
Monday August 21, 2006
The beachside city of Biloxi, Mississippi was all but wiped off the map with the tidal surge that accompanied Katrina one year ago. The casinos, all on barges over Gulf ... Read More
London Hotel Rates on the Rise
Thursday August 17, 2006
Hotels near London's Heathrow and Gatwick airports are getting harder to come by -- and more expensive. A report issued by Deloitte indicated rates have risen 17 percent at hotels ... Read More
Hotels Handing Out Liquid Freebies
Tuesday August 15, 2006
The thought of checking everything I need for a flight, even for a two-day trip, has me dreading the next flight. And checking liquids like shampoo along with my laptop ... Read More
London Travel Woes
Thursday August 10, 2006
British authorities broke up a major terrorist plot targeting flights between the U.K. and the U.S. That's the good news; the resulting flight cancellations and delays are the bad news ... Read More
Bathtubs or Showers?
Wednesday August 9, 2006
One of my favorite curmudgeons, Larry Mundy, defends the need to keep bathtubs in hotel rooms rather than replace them with fancier showers. He points out that although 87 percent ... Read More
Hotels for Smokers
Tuesday August 8, 2006
With the recent announcements by Westin and Marriott that the hotel chains will be completely smoke-free, many frequent travelers who smoke may be wondering where they will stay the night. ... Read More
Disney, Universal Adopt Hurricane Cancellation Policies
Monday August 7, 2006
If you're planning a vacation to Florida during hurricane season, it likely crossed your mind that weather might disrupt your plans. Several attractions, including Walt Disney Word, Universal Orlando, Seaworld, ... Read More
Biloxi Casino to Reopen on Katrina's Anniversary
Wednesday August 2, 2006
The sumptuous Beau Rivage Resort & Casino, Biloxi's most upscale gambling venue before the Big One, is set to reopen on the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina's landfall, USA Today ... Read More
Oddball Accommodations
Tuesday August 1, 2006
TripAdvisor came up with their list of Top 10 Quirkiest Hotels worldwide. The list includes:
Ice Hotel Quebec-Canada (yes, made entirely of ice)
Malmaison Oxford Castle in England (a converted prison)
Ariau Amazon ... Read More

