HotelChatter - Tag: Spring Break Hotels

Acapulco: Spring Breakers + Mexico + Hotel = Fire

juliana — 2008-03-18T09:05:01-05:00

<![CDATA[<img align="right" src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/images/icon_small_hell.gif">We're pretty sure the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Best+Western+Playa+Suites/ian/120293">Best Western Playa Suites</a> in Acapulco, Mexico won't be keen on hosting Spring Breakers again.Several Spring Breakers from the University of New Hampshire and Penn State were staying at the hotel when it caught fire early Monday morning.The students had booked the trip through StudentCity.com and several had just arrived only a few hours before the fire broke out.<blockquote>One senior from Bedford said she and her friends ran down 12 flights of stairs after their suite began to fill with smoke. They stood outside in their pajamas and watched the smoke climb, unable to collect their belongings until many hours later, said the student, Ashley Herrin, 22. "I was stranded with

Miami Beach: Spring Breakers Rally at the Raleigh with Victoria's Secret

juliana — 2008-03-12T11:51:40-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/admin/rallyraleigh.jpg" class="imgborder">Speaking of <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2008/3/12/73210/7896/hotels/Sheraton_Says_If_You_Really_Really_Really_Love_Your_Best_Friend_">hotel swag</a>....We are totally perplexed by this recent partnership of <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/The+Raleigh+Hotel/local/18">The Raleigh Hotel</a> and Victoria's Secret's PINK line--the more casual sleepwear/loungewear collection from the mass-produced lingerie store.Today the hotel is hosting <a href="http://www.vspink.com/rally.jsp">"Spring Break 08 Rally at the Raleigh"</a> in which people show up from 1 to 5pm in their PINK favorites (sweats with Pink written on the butt and too-tight tank tops we assume) and get freebies. Some C-list celebs will be in attendance like Brody Jenner, Vanessa Minillo, and models Miranda Kerr and Behati Prinsloo.The day has a packed schedule of events kicking off with Diving for Dogs where guests dive for those mini-PINK dogs in the pool. There's also twister and

HotelChatter Reader Deals: It's Not Too Late for Spring Break

HotelChatter — 2008-02-28T17:40:41-05:00

<![CDATA[ <img align="right" src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/images/hotel-deals/hotel-deals-logo.jpg"> In which, HotelChatter readers are treated to exclusive hotel deals dug up by us. All deals have a limited amount of rooms attached to them and may sell out quickly.We can all relive our college days again by taking advantage of these Spring Break deals, minus the keg stands, wet t-shirt contests and chicken-fighting in the pool of course. <table cellspacing="10"> <tr> <td>Today's Hotel Deals </td> </tr> <tr> <td><img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/admin/casacancunlogo.jpg"> </td> <td>CasaMagna Marriott Cancun <a href="http://www.marriott.com/hotels/hotel-deals/cunmx-casamagna-marriott-cancun-resort/">$237 a night for "Get Out of the Cold" Package</a> This deal includes daily breakfast for two and 10% off a spa treatment. Minimum three-day stay required. Call 1-800-223-6388 to book. </td> </tr> <tr> <td><img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/admin/colonylogo.jpg"> </td> <td>The Colony Palms

Family-Friendly Spring Break Deals from Bookit.com

NatalieWW — 2008-02-25T16:23:50-05:00

According to Bookit.com and the Travel Industry Association, family spring break trips are the new travel trend.

"About 70% of households with children will travel together this year," said Laura Veglia, Vice President of Sales for BookIt.com. "From the grandchildren to the grandparents, families today are seeking hot deals on destinations that offer the right combination of activities, dining options and amenities so that every member enjoys their time together."

For that great family spring break Veglia talks about, Bookit suggests a few of the usual suspects, such as Orlando, but does showcase some genuine good ideas.

Grand Bahama Island: Spring Breakers Not Wanted at the Sheraton Grand Bahama Island

juliana — 2008-02-21T15:21:33-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.jaunted.com/files/admin/sheratonbahamas.jpg" class="imgborder">Finally, some hotels are taking back the night against puking partying Spring Breakers this year.<a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Sheraton+Grand+Bahama+Island+Our+Lucaya+Resort/ian/204405">The Sheraton Grand Bahama Island Hotel</a> has issued this edict:<blockquote>For the second year in a row, The Sheraton Grand Bahama Island is saying no to spring breakers and making it easy for families to enjoy a seasonal getaway. The resort is not accepting reservations from individuals or groups under the age of 21 for travel between February 25th and March 31st, 2008.</blockquote>Not quite sure how the hotel is going to enforce this rule but we bet they will be IDing heavily at this property.Meanwhile, families are welcome to stay here. The hotel was voted the #3 Kid-Friendly resort in the Caribbean by Child