http://www.hotelchatter.com/ Hotel Reviews, Hotel Ratings, Hotel Openings en-us Copyright 2008 - SFO Media 2008-11-21T06:45:42Z HotelChatter HotelChatter http://www.hotelchatter.com/images/hcwhite.jpg http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/Caribbean%20Hotel%20Reviews http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2007/3/1/202753/5003 <![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/admin/dianbay_antigua.jpg" class="imgborder"/><p>A friend of HotelChatter is bugging us about the <a href="http://www.usairways.com/awa/faresale/eSaverIntl.aspx">US Airways sale</a> that's currently on until March 5. "Come on," the FoHC told us last night. "We gotta get some sun." It may be true, and Antigua does have killer rays to soak up. But where would we stay for under $600?<br> <p><b><a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/DIAN+BAY+RESPORT+AND+SPA/ian/227030">The Dian Bay Resort &amp; Spa</a></b> might fit the bill. There are 34 ocean view rooms to choose from at Dian Bay, all of which come with smallish terraces. The beach directly in front of the property doesn't offer much, but, hey, that's what water taxis are for. The hotel ferries guests across the bay to another sandy strip when sunbathing duty calls.<br> <p>So pbb 2007-03-02T12:00:01-05:00 http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2007/1/23/104247/392 <![CDATA[<p><b>[Ed. Note: This is the Bad Rate in our Good Rate/Bad Rate feature. This rate was valid on January 23, 2007 and is subject to change. Enjoy.]</b><p><img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/admin/westin_bad_prico.jpg" class="imgborder"/><p>There's a little secret in the lodging industry that when a hotel announces the completion of some multi-million dollar renovation, you'll soon be paying for that fancy new "Balinese-inspired spa" whether you use it or not. Apparently guests of the renovated <a href="http://www.westinriomar.com/home.html"><b>Westin Rio Mar</b></a> in Puerto Rico will <i>really</i> be paying for it--to the tune of $509 per night. <p>If you thought an escape to Puerto Rico would be a way to get a Caribbean deal without getting a passport, well, let's say you'd be better off going to a Westin Tim L. 2007-01-23T11:06:52-05:00 http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2007/1/23/103216/954 <![CDATA[<p><b>[Ed. Note: Welcome to our Good Rate/Bad Rate feature where we look at hotel prices in the same city and decide which is better worth your hard-earned benjamins. The screenshot here was taken on January 23, 2007 and rates are subject to change.]</b><p><p><img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/admin/villa_montana_prico.jpg" class="imgborder"/><p> <p>Today is the day when Americans can't re-enter the U.S. without a passport, so Puerto Rico has been spending a lot of money and manpower to get the word out that they are a Caribbean alternative for procrastinators. Since it's a U.S. territory, no passport required. <p>Whether it's this new demand or just rate inflation, the hotel prices there are no bargain, and on par with or above most resort areas in the U.S. itself. Tim L. 2007-01-23T11:03:50-05:00 http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2007/1/16/31415/5870 <![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/admin/carlisle_stonebar.jpg"><p>Just over three years old, Antigua's <a href="http://www.carlisle-bay.com/index.html"><b>Carlisle Bay</b></a> is one of those relaxing luxury hotels that not too many people ever complain about. And this week a <a href="http://travel.guardian.co.uk/article/2007/jan/14/antiguaandbarbuda.hotels.escape">Guardian reviewer</a> in the UK found cause to pretty much rave about it:</p><blockquote><p> It manages to pull off the difficult trick of being fabulously cool and completely unintimidating. Though you won't find much in the way of folkloric evenings, pirate hats, steel bands or umbrellas in the cocktails, you will find gorgeous split-level rooms in cool greys - all designed to give a jaw-dropping view over the ocean from your bed - giant bathrooms and walk-in showers, nine tennis courts, a good gym and spa, and of course great food, amandak 2007-01-16T11:50:02-05:00 http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2006/11/17/113845/46 <![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/admin/jumby_bay.jpg"><p>If you're shopping around for a baby this Christmas season and would rather do it the old-fashioned way than the Madonna Malawi adoption way, consider jaunting off to the Caribbean as a conception destination.<p> Hotels are catering more and more to those looking to find a pink plus sign in the confines of their very own hotel. Maybe they're honeymooners, maybe they're five years into marriage. Point is, if you want a place escape the sounds and stress of your city life to help you procreate, why not the Caribbean.<p> <a href="http://www.jumbybayresort.com/"><b>Jumby Bay Resort</b></a> made ZoomandGo.com's list of top places to make a baby which we brought to you some time ago. Jumby Bay boasts 300 acres in Antigua, Courtney 2006-12-08T16:09:47-05:00 Search HotelChatter string http://www.hotelchatter.com/search/