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Charlyn's Hotels / Resorts / Inns Blog August 2006 Archive

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

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

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