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Barbados Posts Deals Galore on Facebook and Twitter

globetrotting gourmet — 2009-08-13T09:11:42-05:00

We all know that hotels have gotten hip to Facebook, offering their new fans and friends special deals through the social networking site. But sometimes it also pays to be a fan of a tourism agency on Facebook if you're looking for some vacation deals.

Fans of the Barbados Beat on Facebook can log in daily for promotional codes to stay, spa and dine at the best destinations on island or access different deals via status updates. And like any other "savvy" social media plan, the hotels know to also tweet their deals on Twitter.

Help the Turtles at Hilton Barbados

amandak — 2009-07-20T12:29:21-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/3873/Hawksbill_Turtle_Barbados.jpg " class="top"> If helping a worthy cause makes you feel a bit less guilty about vacationing in far-flung, exotic spots, then the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Hilton+Barbados/ian/227611">Hilton Barbados</a> has a package designed just for you the Hilton Barbados Turtle Swim Package. Yep, help the turtles and have fun all at the same time.The package includes a 50% discount on participation in the Turtle Swim experience at the Hilton, but also gives 5% of the cost of your package as a donation to the Barbados Sea Turtle Project to take care of the protected hawksbill turtles of the area. With nightly package rates starting at $229, they also include breakfast for two and a complimentary upgrade if it's available.Helping the turtles

The Hotel Packages Your Dad is Secretly Dreaming About

KatieK — 2009-06-19T12:15:54-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/sandylanebarbados.jpg" class="top"> Over on USA Todays <a href="http://content.usatoday.com/communities/hotelcheckin/post/2009/06/68236455/1">Hotel Check-In blog</a>, guest blogger John Newton culled a few fun Fathers Day hotel deals worth sharing. The column caught our eye due to how well he summed up our sentiments: As the parent of a freelance travel writer attempting to survive the crash of American print media, my dad will have to be satisfied with Sunday brunch, he writes. (Or, er, a well-meaning card sent cross-country.) Regardless, Newton goes on to share four options for those whose financial situations are a little more rosy. Though Anantara Si Kao Resort & Spas four-nights-for-the-price-of-three package (just $130 a night!) in Thailand sounds pretty sweet, we must say our own dad might be getting

Warm Weather Hotels: Luxury at The Sandy Lane in the Barbados

amandak — 2008-01-11T11:01:44-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/3873/SandyLaneBarbados.jpg" class="imgborder"> <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>It was a good enough place for <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2004/10/7/55518/6269/hotels/Tiger+and+the+Swede+tie+the+knot+at+Sandy+Lane+Resort">Tiger Woods' wedding</a> (after all, they're still married), so the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Sandy+Lane+Hotel/ian/141124">Sandy Lane Resort</a> in St James, Barbados, is no doubt a good enough place for a warm weather getaway, too.The Sandy Lane is a pretty exclusive place that other celebs have spent time in too, and it makes no secret of the fact that it's the luxury end of the market. Forbes have recently given it a big write-up as an ideal luxury wedding destination, although the basic price tag of $2,500 for the wedding ceremony isn't bad at all. Whether you're getting married or just escaping winter, the services provided as standard at Sandy

Barbados Getaway Hotels

juliana — 2005-06-03T16:45:17-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/3/dream_barbados.jpg" align="right"> Hugh Grant just plunked down $5.7 million on a getaway place in Barbados, prompting the celebrity weekly , Celebrity Living, to investigate this Caribbean Island. Here's what they found: <ul> <li> It was a former British colony that now has a population of 279,000. <li> The average weather is 85 degrees during the day and rarely drops below 70 at night. <li> There are six golf courses. <li> White beaches and crystal blue waters, what more could you want? <li> Mick Jagger also owns a home there! </ul> Places to stay include the pricey <a href="http://www.sandylane.com">Sandy Lane Hotel</a>where hotels run for $800 a night to $25,000 for suites. If you are seeking more privacy, head