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Condé Nast Traveler Readers Choice Awards Favor Killer Views, Weird Bathrooms

Heidi Atwal — 2009-10-19T09:43:40-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/32083/hoteldupalaisviews.jpg" class="top"> The stunning coastal views from Hotel Du Palais They say the customer is always right, and we generally agree. PR pushes and clever marketing can often make a hotel sound better than it is, but leave it to a consumer to give you the inside track with merciless honesty. This is precisely why Readers Choice lists are more trusted than other carefully cultivated round-ups. Last week, Condé Nast Traveler's unveiled its 22nd Annual Readers Choice Awards, a respectable overview of the best cities, islands, resorts, airlines, and other travel-related miscellany. It's the location-specific hotel and resort "Top Three" lists that caught our eye first, of course, but there were some questionable standouts as well. Some of the

Wailea: Start Your Vacation By Waiting in a Line at the Grand Wailea Resort

juliana — 2009-08-21T08:54:38-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/grandwaileacabanaline.jpg" class="top">Last month, we told you that the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Grand+Wailea+Resort/local/486">Grand Wailea Resort and Spa</a> in Wailea, Maui might have the coolest pool amenities (little grottos, a kiddie pool with a beach, waterslides galore) but that the place was <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2009/7/6/15624/45628/hotels/Is_the_Grand_Wailea_Resort_Like_Las_Vegas_But_for_Kids_">too crowded with children</a> for anyone to truly enjoy. Well, we thought you might like some photographic evidence of just how crowded the pool scene is: here's a snapshot of the line for beach cabanas that we snapped last Friday. Guests (only hotel guests are allowed access to the resort) must wait in this line before obtaining one of the beach cabanas. As usual with pool chairs and the like, the early bird gets the coveted seat on the beach

The Five Must-See Hotel Pools of Summer 2009

Jenna — 2009-07-24T13:34:20-05:00

The time has come for itsy-bitsy-teeny-weenie bikinis (and teeny weenies, if the Speedo thing is your jam) and sunning a-plenty. Countless hotels boast flatscreen TV's (yawn), Michelin-starred restaurants (stuffy) and iHomes (so what?), but what really impresses your pals are the photos and stories about that kickass pool by which your got your bitchin' bronze glow.

Inspired by our brother site Jaunted's World's Coolest Pools list, we bring you our picks for the Five Must-See Hotel Pools of Summer 2009.

Wailea: Coming Soon: The Most Scenic Place to Take a Dip in Wailea

globetrotting gourmet — 2009-06-23T14:45:37-05:00

<![CDATA[ <img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/serenity_pool_2.JPG" class="top">We just spent a ridiculously relaxing week on Maui but we were able to do some hotel snooping while we there. We have oodles to report on the Hawaii hotel scene, but at this very moment, were most excited about the July 10th debut of <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Four+Seasons+Maui/local/23"> Four Seasons Resort Maui at Waileas</a> new infinity-edged swimming pool. When we site inspected the hard hat area hole in the ground this past weekend, it looked like it had a ways to go, but Director of Marketing, Mark Simon told us that after several deadline extensions, whats being dubbed as the "Serenity Pool" would finally be ready for hotel guests right after the 4th of July holiday weekend. We

Wailea: New Spa-Ah Additions at Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea

globetrotting gourmet — 2009-06-17T18:17:59-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/6929/fourseasonsmaui1.jpg" class="top"> We dont like to play favorites, but will confess that were totally smitten with <a href=http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Four+Seasons+Maui/local/23 >Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea</a>. If youre not down with love, its probably not the best destination for you. Heck, if youre not down with love, maybe you should steer clear of Maui, period. The island embraces a laid-back, anything-is-possible vibe, and the Four Seasons poshy posh resort simply oozes romance at every turn. Its line-up of services and amenities, like Oceanside couples massages in a thatched hale (a romantic outdoor retreat), poolside Otter Pop and fresh fruit kebab service, and the rock star steaks at DUO (hello, Japanese Bobe beef!), is like a big fat O that keeps