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This Week in HotelChatter Commenting...PatrickSW Wins a Palm Centro SmartPhone

September 5, 2008 at 5:00 PM | by juliana | 0 Comments

· Hey! Remember when we had that Layover Nation Contest where you dropped in suggestions for a layover activity? Well HC Member PatrickSW's layover suggestion got picked! He's won a Palm Centro smartphone and if Michael Kinsley likes the layover activity, PatrickSW could win a trip to Turks & Caicos. See, it pays to comment on HotelChatter.

· A very important tip from Bangerang on Great Hotel Sex:

proper temperature/ AC regulation in the vicinity of the bed is essential. nothing is worse than a super hot and overly sweaty sleeping area that leads to sticking to the sheets for the next hour or so after sexytime.

· A bunch of commenters weighed in on the Not So Fugly Sofitel LA Carpet

· Aloft Plano read our suggestion about who to invite to their hotel opening party. No word yet on if Chace Crawford is coming or not.

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Time is Running Out For Layover Contest Suggestions

July 30, 2008 at 3:35 PM | by juliana | 0 Comments

We are down to the wire here, people. Your chance to win an island hotel stay in Turks & Caicos or a super kawaii Palm Centro Smartphone is nearing an end...which is like tomorrow at midnight!

As we've told you before, HotelChatter has teamed up with Condé Nast Traveler's Michael Kinsley for the Layover Nation Contest where readers like yourself can suggest a layover stop for Kinsley on his trip around the world in September.

If your layover suggestion gets picked for Kinsley's itinerary you could win a Palm Centro Smartphone. And if Kinsley finds your tip to be his absolute favorite, you could win a killer stay at The Regent Palms Turks and Caicos. Can you imagine sunning in the Caribbean at a luxury hotel gratis? Hello, heaven!

All you have to do is enter your suggestion here including the airport, the layover activity, how to get there, how long it will take and why Kinsley should do it. And don't worry, you don't have to be a travel writer or blogger to hand in your description. Simple bullet points can do the trick.

And hurry up: The deadline for the contest is July 31, 2008 at 11:59 p.m. EST.

ENTER YOUR LAYOVER SUGGESTION HERE

Go here for all the details and rules about the Layover Nation Contest.

If you are already a HotelChatter member log in to comment, if not become a member for free and comment away.

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Time is Running Out, Drop In Your Layover Suggestion For Michael Kinsley Soon!

July 28, 2008 at 3:41 PM | by juliana | 0 Comments

All good things come must come to an end and we're sad to say that you only have a few more days to win a free island hotel stay or a supercool new cell phone. So get off your butt and drop in a layover suggestion!

As we've told you before, HotelChatter has teamed up with Condé Nast Traveler's Michael Kinsley for the Layover Nation Contest where readers like yourself can suggest a layover stop for Kinsley on his trip around the world in September.

If your layover suggestion gets picked for Kinsley's itinerary you could win a Palm Centro Smartphone. And if Kinsley finds your tip to be his absolute favorite, you could win a killer stay at The Regent Palms Turks and Caicos. Can you imagine sunning in the Caribbean at a luxury hotel gratis? Hello, heaven!

All you have to do is enter your suggestion here including the airport, the layover activity, how to get there, how long it will take and why Kinsley should do it. And don't worry, you don't have to be a travel writer or blogger to hand in your description. Simple bullet points can do the trick.

And hurry up: The deadline for the contest is July 31, 2008 at 11:59 p.m. EST.

ENTER YOUR LAYOVER SUGGESTION HERE

Go here for all the details and rules about the Layover Nation Contest.

If you are already a HotelChatter member log in to comment, if not become a member for free and comment away.

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Michael Kinsley Still Taking Your Layover Suggestions

July 18, 2008 at 3:30 PM | by juliana | 0 Comments

Hopefully, the majority of you out there are still finding ways to travel this summer, despite the high gas prices, the bankrupt airlines and weakening dollar. And if you've been tripping around the world, there's a way you could get something in return for all your travel expenses--like a free three-night stay at a Turks & Caicos hotel.

As we've told you before, HotelChatter has teamed up with Condé Nast Traveler's Michael Kinsley for the Layover Nation Contest where readers like yourself can suggest a layover stop for Kinsley on his trip around the world in September.

If your layover suggestion gets picked for Kinsley's itinerary you could win a Palm Centro Smartphone. And if Kinsley finds your tip to be his absolute favorite, you could win a killer stay at The Regent Palms Turks and Caicos. Can you imagine sunning in the Caribbean at a luxury hotel gratis? Hello, heaven!

All you have to do is enter your suggestion here including the airport, the layover activity, how to get there, how long it will take and why Kinsley should do it. And don't worry, you don't have to be a travel writer or blogger to hand in your description. Simple bullet points can do the trick.

ENTER YOUR LAYOVER SUGGESTION HERE

Go here for all the details and rules about the Layover Nation Contest.

If you are already a HotelChatter member log in to comment, if not become a member for free and comment away.

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Layover Nation Contest Reminder :: Who Doesn't Want a Free Island Hotel Stay?

July 2, 2008 at 4:15 PM | by juliana | 0 Comments

Free Gas? That's already so yesterday. You should get yourself a free island hotel stay instead. As Americans tighten their budgets and pull back on road trips and pricey vacations, entering a contest to win a three-night stay at a Turks & Caicos hotel is the probably the most painless thing you can do to earn a vacation.

As we've told you before, HotelChatter has teamed up with Condé Nast Traveler's Michael Kinsley for the Layover Nation Contest where readers like yourself can suggest a layover stop for Kinsley on his trip around the world in September.

If your layover suggestion gets picked for Kinsley's itinerary you could win a Palm Centro Smartphone. And if Kinsley finds your tip to be his absolute favorite, you could win a killer stay at The Regent Palms Turks and Caicos. Can you imagine sunning in the Caribbean at a luxury hotel gratis? Hello, heaven!

All you have to do is enter your suggestion here including the airport, the layover activity, how to get there, how long it will take and why Kinsley should do it. And don't worry, you don't have to be a travel writer or blogger to hand in your description. Simple bullet points can do the trick.

ENTER YOUR LAYOVER SUGGESTION HERE

Go here for all the details and rules about the Layover Nation Contest.

If you are already a HotelChatter member log in to comment, if not become a member for free and comment away.

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Layover Nation Contest Reminder :: Drop In Your Suggestions To Win

June 26, 2008 at 4:02 PM | by juliana | 0 Comments

Now that American Airlines has launched in-flight WiFi and JetBlue is still testing their BetaBlue plane and Virgin America has some internet plans up its sleeve, sending in your suggestion for an activity to do during a layover just got so much easier.

As we've told you before, HotelChatter has teamed up with Condé Nast Traveler's Michael Kinsley for the Layover Nation Contest where readers like yourself can suggest a layover stop for Kinsley on his trip around the world in September.

If your layover suggestion gets picked for Kinsley's itinerary you could win a Palm Centro Smartphone. And if Kinsley finds your tip to be his absolute favorite, you could win a killer stay at The Regent Palms Turks and Caicos. Can you imagine sunning in the Caribbean at a luxury hotel gratis? Hello, heaven!

All you have to do is enter your suggestion here including the airport, the layover activity, how to get there, how long it will take and why Kinsley should do it. And don't worry, you don't have to be a travel writer or blogger to hand in your description. Simple bullet points can do the trick.

ENTER YOUR LAYOVER SUGGESTION HERE

Go here for all the details and rules about the Layover Nation Contest.

If you are already a HotelChatter member log in to comment, if not become a member for free and comment away.

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HotelChatter Reader Deals :: Chillaxing Summer Deals

June 19, 2008 at 5:08 PM | by juliana | 0 Comments

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.

Today's Hotel Deals
Free Island Stay
$FREE!
If you enter the Layover Nation Contest where you suggest a layover stop for Michael Kinsley, you could win three free nights at the The Regent Palms Turks & Caicos. It's easy to do. ENTER HERE.
Forecasted Temp Is Your Room Rate
$103 a night
Whatever the forecasted temperature for Las Vegas is (on Weather.com) that will be your room rate at The Venetian. You must book by June 27 and it's only good for select dates from now through September.
A Hot List Hotel at a Hot Price
$295 a night
The Oceana Santa Monica, a recent Conde Nast Hot List Hotel is offering Deluxe Bedrooms at $295 a night. The hotel faces the ocean and we can personally vouch for the huge rooms. Use code LUXL2 to book.
Another NYC Waterfalls Package
$389 a night
The NYC Waterfalls will be up and running next week and the The W Hotels in New York are offering 2 vouchers for the NY Water Taxi (so the waterfalls can be viewed up close), bliss® sunscreen, two cocktails in the W Living Room, and a Wonderful Room. The package is good from June 26 to October 13.

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Have a hotel deal you think we should consider? Or have a destination and date where you want us to check for hotel rooms and rates for you? No guarantees on either, but you can try your luck by hitting us here: tips@hotelchatter.com. Please include "For Reader Deals" in the subject heading.

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Enter The Layover Nation Contest to Win a Free Island Hotel Stay

June 17, 2008 at 5:00 PM | by juliana | 0 Comments

Free. Island. Hotel. Stay.

Ok! You are paying attention now. As we told you last week, HotelChatter has teamed up with Condé Nast Traveler's Michael Kinsley for the Layover Nation Contest where readers like yourself can suggest a layover stop for Kinsley on his trip around the world in September.

If your layover suggestion gets picked for Kinsley's itinerary you could win a Palm Centro Smartphone. And if Kinsley finds your tip to be his absolute favorite, you could win a killer stay at The Regent Palms Turks and Caicos. Can you imagine sunning in the Caribbean at a luxury hotel gratis? Hello, heaven!

All you have to do is enter your suggestion here including the airport, the layover activity, how to get there, how long it will take and why Kinsley should do it. And don't worry, you don't have to be a travel writer or blogger to hand in your description. Simple bullet points can do the trick.

ENTER YOUR LAYOVER SUGGESTION HERE

Go here for all the details and rules about the Layover Nation Contest.

If you are already a HotelChatter member log in to comment, if not become a member for free and comment away.

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Pick a Layover Stop for Michael Kinsley and Win a Free Island Hotel Stay

June 13, 2008 at 11:34 AM | by juliana | 13 Comments

That's right. We said "A Free Island Hotel Stay" and all you have to do is enter a comment on HotelChatter. For realz! Ok so we're slightly getting ahead of ourselves here but this is the 411.

Not all of us can enjoy a cushy layover in an airport hotel like the Grand Hyatt Dallas Fort Worth, but Condé Nast Traveler's Michael Kinsley is determined to find the best layover cities around the world in case we do get stranded somewhere with hours of nothing to do on our hands.

Kinsley actually completed this challenge back in 1988 but since that was before the internet, before boutique hotels became lodging staples and before low-cost-carriers took off, he's decided to make the trip again in September.

This time he wants suggestions from you readers about which airports he should check out in which cities and what he should do while he's there.

So we're teaming up with the Perrin Post and Jaunted to bring you this fun contest. If your layover suggestion gets picked for Kinsley's itinerary you could win a Palm Centro Smartphone. And if Kinsley finds your tip to be his absolute favorite, you could win a killer stay at The Regent Palms Turks and Caicos.

Keep reading to learn how to win these goodies.

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