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SuperClubs Strips Ties With Hedonism II

Chanize — 2013-02-25T18:56:38-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/36985/hedonismpool.jpg" class="top"> SuperClubs has removed the clothing-optional, adults-only <a href="hthttp://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel/local/713">Hedonism II</a> Jamaican resort from its dossier of all-inclusive properties. This comes after it unloaded unprofitable sister resort Hedonism III in 2011 and in earlier 2012 sold Breezes Trelawny to a Canadian tour company called Sunwing. Breezes Montego Bay was also let go in 2009. The company recently announced that the sale of the Negril hotel has finally been completed to an investment group named Marshmallow Ltd., headed by financier Harry Lange, and made up of partners Jon Gross of UnWind Travel (aka Fluffernutters), some of SuperClubs' own chairman's family members, and Kevin Levee, the hotel's current general manager. The sale will not change Hedonisms name, however, a $10 million

What Is This On The Wall At Secrets Wild Orchid?

Chanize — 2012-08-08T12:34:16-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/36985/TheSecretBox__338x600_.jpg" class="top"> We like to keep it fun but informative here at HotelChatter so our newest series, What is This? is devoted to odd-looking items in hotel rooms that upon first glance look as if they serve only a decorative purpose. But everything happens for a reason, right? And we're here to tell you what these things really do. When we were shown around the suites at the all-inclusive <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Secrets+Wild+Orchid+Montego+Bay/local/5073">Secrets Wild Orchid</a> in Montego Bay, we knew the dark square on the wall was some sort of door. But it was too small to be a closet, and because it was just behind the front door, that wouldnt have made sense anyway. Unable to stand the curiosity

Nicki Minaj and Her Entourage Shacked Up at Jamaica's Secrets Wild Orchid Resort

Chanize — 2012-08-03T16:21:19-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/nickiminaj_sewmb.jpg/files/36985/Adrienne_NeYo_at_Secrets.jpg" class="top"> Jamaica has been on fiyah more than usual, thats because this year marks the 50th anniversary of the island's independence from Britain. Official Jubilee celebrations started this week, but will be absolutely bananas this weekend until to Emancipation Day on August 6th. Last month, the antics were warmed up with Reggaefest and many celebs came to jam, including headliner Nicki Minaj. We thought she would have stayed at the Ritz-Carlton, Rose Hall or the tony Half Moon Bay, but no, she went the all-inclusive route and made the all-suite, adults-only <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Secrets+Wild+Orchid+Jamaica/local/5074">Secrets Wild Orchid Resort</a> her home. Sure, she stayed in the Preferred Clubs Presidential Suite, but we kind of dig she picked this accessible-to-the-people, two-year old

1 Hotel Under $100: Jake's, Jamaica

Chanize — 2012-06-14T18:42:29-05:00

There's travel talk everywhere about how expensive it'll be to fly and drive this summer, so there has to be some savings somewhere, yes? The most obvious place will be in hotel rates, and so our gift to you this week will be one hotel a day that comes in under $100 a night. Now, we're not saying every place will be of Ritz quality, because then it would be...well, the bloody Ritz. But the places will be nice enough for you to sleep at night.

Our Pick: Jake's

It's Goldeneye's Turn To Inspire a Fashion Line

MsRebecca — 2012-05-09T09:15:36-05:00
<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/30451/GoldeneyeHauteHippie.jpg" class="top">We've seen more than <a href='/story/2011/7/18/183622/912'>one hotel</a> inspire a <a href='/story/2011/11/14/8152/8000'>designer bikini</a> or <a href='/story/2011/11/15/82548/531'>resortwear collection</a>. Now another luxury beach resort is joining the style ranks--but forget swimwear. <a href='http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel/local/3882'>Goldeneye</a> is so glamorous that it's inspired a range of vintage and rock-inspired pieces by Haute Hippie. So far we've only seen this one sneak peek sketch from the 'All Things Gold' Resort 2012 collection--but it's clear that the line will go beyond simple coverups for lounging by the pool. When it debuts this fall (in time for 'resort season,' in fashion-speak), the Goldeneye-inspired looks will be available at Haute Hippie stores, at GoldenEye and at its sister property <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Strawberry+Hill+All+Inclusive/ian/216108">Strawberry Hill Hotel, Spa & Gardens</a>, which overlooks