Just a note:<p>I called to reserve one of the Ronal/Audi block of rooms for April 9-12, 1999, and was informed that this hotel charges the first night's lodging ($55 in this case) AT THE TIME OF BOOKING!<p>Now it's been a little while since I made a reservation this far in advance, but I've never in my life been charged in advance of arrival. Is this now typical for convention traffic at popular resort destinations or something? Anybody been to one lately? Clearly, I was shocked!<p>-- David F.<br>1.8TqMS<br>E30 325is

I just got back from a convention near DisneyWorld...and the Caribe Royale DID charge the first night in advance. I stayed five nights. Hmmmm...I don't think I like this trend.<p>Or, it could just be a Las Vegas thing.<p>Steve S.<br>97 2.8QM