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Hot Honeymoon Hotels 2011: Steals and Splurges for Brides-to-Be

globetrotting gourmet — 2011-02-16T10:30:07-05:00

We’re back at it again this year, dishing on the latest and greatest in honeymoon-worthy hotels. From dirt cheap digs in ridiculously stunning places to once-in-a-lifetime luxe splurges, we’ve searched high and low (and across oceans and continents, oh my!) for the 10 most romantic destinations on the planet.

We know that your honeymoon is the most special trip of a lifetime, so here are five splurge and five steal options to help start your life together.

Check out our Steals and Splurges for Brides-to-Be here:

Cancún: Mezcal 101 at AKA Wine and Mezcal Bar at AQUA Cancún

globetrotting gourmet — 2009-07-13T17:29:08-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/aqua_margs.jpg" class="top"> We have a bit of a tumultuous background with Mexico similar to LiLos journey to non-slutdom and sobriety but we recently gave Cancún another shot at love. Although all the usual suspects are still there (and some <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2009/6/22/142452/365/hotels/The_Real_World_Cancun_s_Bi_Level_Suite_Now_Open_for_Regular_Guests">Real World leftovers</a>), we discovered a civilized side of Cancún beyond the conveniences of the big-box hotels and silky blond beaches that few tourists ever see especially for those who venture the 80-mile stretch south of Cancún, or the Riviera Maya. In some rare cases, culture and calm (and even a bit of continuing education) can even be found amongst the partiers paradise of the Zona Hotelera. Sometimes it simply helps to know where to look.

Cancun: AQUA Cancun Has Closed Their Club Lounge Until the End of the Year

globetrotting gourmet — 2009-06-11T17:04:58-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/26601/AQUA.jpg" class="top"> When we stayed at <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/The+Aqua+Cancun/local/1108">AQUA Cancun</a> right after its reopening last year (it was formerly Fiesta Americana Grand Aqua), we scored an Aqua Club room upgrade on the fifth floor. Our entertaining ready room came equipped with a private oceanfront patio, living room, a freestanding circular Jacuzzi tub, a spa-worthy bathroom with locally made soaps, and access to the (drum roll, please!) Club Lounge. Private check-in and dedicated concierge made us feel more Tori Spelling than Joe Average tourist. An endless stream of adult beverages, five food and beverage servings throughout the day, including continental breakfast and a lovely hors doeuvre spread timed right around sunset/happy hour kept us happily sated. A styled out entertainment

New York: Gramercy Park Hotel and Other Luxe Hotels Offering Great Deals

juliana — 2009-03-05T16:56:15-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/6929/gphrooftop6.jpg" class="top"><img align="right" src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/3/hc_reader_deals.jpg" class="imgborder">· <a href=http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Gramercy+Park+Hotel/local/4">The Gramercy Park Hotel</a>: Ian Schrager's baby opened its game-changing doors almost three years ago and back then we stayed at the hotel for an introductory rate of $250 a night. That shortly went up to $500+ a night during the boomtime of the hospitality and travel industry. But like all hotels all over the world, GPH needs to fill its rooms. Which is perhaps why the hotel is offering guests a second-night half-off. <blockquote>Now through April 30, 2009 for every night a guest spends at the Hotel, at its best available rates, they will receive the next night at 50% off.</blockquote> Rates start around $330 a night. We just wonder, does this

Cancun: New Packages at the Aqua Cancun Should Whet Your Appetite

annie0007 — 2008-07-09T10:38:55-05:00

So what if weather.com says it's going to be a sweltering 90 degrees in Cancun today? If you were staying at the Aqua Cancun, you'd be lolling in one of their eight pools, cocktail in hand, thinking about your pending massage.

Indulge in one of the Aqua's cleverly named four-day, three night packages. Each US$1605 package (based on double occupancy) gets you a Deluxe Ocean Front Suite, and airport transfers, but there the extras diverge.