http://www.hotelchatter.com/ Hotel Reviews, Hotel Ratings, Hotel Openings en-us Copyright 2008 - SFO Media 2012-02-14T10:26:42Z HotelChatter HotelChatter http://www.hotelchatter.com/images/hcwhite.jpg http://www.hotelchatter.com/ http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2009/4/9/9254/45029 <![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/6929/ritzjamaica.jpg" class="top"> <p>Current temperature in Montego Bay, Jamaica: 85 degrees. Current temperature on the East Coast of the US: Not nearly warm enough. <p>Jamaica sounds nice and, hey, you never did take that Spring Break, did you? And you got a nice little tax return, didn't you? There's a pretty good deal happening down at the <b><A href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Ritz+Carlton+Rose+Hall+Jamaica/ian/171498">Ritz-Carlton Jamaica</a></b>: booking four nights with the <b>Escape to Luxury Package</b> scores you a totally free fifth night, and all-inclusive rates per night start at $409. And included in this package, in addition to being able to spend a work week in the land of the beautiful sunshine, is the following: <blockquote><p> &#183; Overnight accommodations in a garden view guest room <br>&#183; Jenna 2009-04-09T09:34:26-05:00 http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2008/5/6/20290/91498 <![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/admin/halfmoonresortpool.jpg" class="imgborder"><p> As all kids know, there comes a time in every young life when it's unfathomably uncool to be seen with your parents...unless you and the units are down in Jamaica, and you're traveling for free, mon. <p> <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Half+Moon/ian/216289"><b>The Half Moon Resort</b></a> has a new package, "Hangin' With the Rents," that lets your rugrat stay free, as long as he/she is under 18. There's also 50 percent off meal plans for kids aged 3 to 11.<p> This is a massive resort sitting on more than 400 acres, with endless stuff to do, either as a family or just for kids--from tennis courts and horse-back riding to close encounters of the third kind with dolphins at the Dolphin annie0007 2008-05-07T09:00:01-05:00 http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2008/2/4/7324/67840 <![CDATA[<p> <img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/3873/Coyaba_Bay_Jamaica.jpg" class="imgborder"><p> <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/maps/Warm-Weather-Hotels-Map"><img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/admin/warmweather_map.jpg" align="right"></a><p> <p>If you're looking at a stay in Montego Bay in Jamaica, the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Coyaba+Beach+Resort/ian/122850"><b>Coyaba Beach Resort</b></a> comes up tops according to <a href="http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g147311-d150373-r13230402-Coyaba_Beach_Resort-Montego_Bay_Jamaica-m10559.html">TripAdvisor reviews</a>, and there's a few reasons we like it too. First, it's pretty small--just 50 rooms--which means you can avoid that overcrowded, too-busy feel of many larger resorts. And despite the small size, guests report that Coyaba Beach isn't lacking anything:</p><blockquote><p> All the facilities of a large resort without the crowds. If you want a rest - this is the place. Food was good in all the restaurants and the staff very friendly and helpful.</blockquote></p><p> Each room has large French doors that lead out to your own balcony, overlooking amandak 2008-02-04T09:20:51-05:00 http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2007/9/10/111639/872 <![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/admin/halfmoon_falldeal.jpg" class="imgborder"><p>Jamaica has already been in the path of a hurricane this season, getting the island all over the news, which means hotel deals there are now coming out at a gale force pace to lure travelers back. <p><a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Half+Moon/ian/216289"><b>Half Moon Bay</b></a> Resort is offering up special fall deals through October 31. This popular resort in Montego Bay offers a dolphin lagoon, golf course, equestrian center, tennis, and a variety of water sports over 400 beachfront acres. <p>The rates for two start at $149 a night for a standard, $179 for a deluxe, and $349 to $599 for the various one-bedroom suites. These include use of tennis courts and fitness center, managers cocktail party, kayaks, and more. <p>Children 3-12 Tim L. 2007-09-10T13:41:39-05:00 http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2006/12/11/94316/012 <![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/3/round_hill_jamaica.jpg"><p><br> Almost 10 years ago, "<a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120703/">How Stella Got Her Groove Back</a>" made us all want to leave our stress-filled lives for sand and sun. That or ditch our husbands for some <a href="http://imdb.com/title/tt0271219/">tadpoles.</a><p> Angela Bassett played a 40-year-old stockbroker/cougar headed to Jamaica for a much-needed break...only to fall for a 20-something local, played by Taye Diggs. While the movie is a bit cheesy (the book was even worse), the film's beautiful, nature-made set makes for a great warm-weather getaway with its open window breezes, private beaches and hot, humid nights.<p>Shot on location at Montego Bay's <a href="http://roundhilljamaica.com/"><b>Round Hill Hotel and Villas</b></a>, we can only imagine every grip and production assistant in Hollywood was trying to get a job Picky Chick 2006-12-11T11:34:23-05:00 Search HotelChatter string http://www.hotelchatter.com/search/