By Nina Kokotas Hahn
Finally, a tool that provides vacation from the work of planning a vacation! With our new TV ad hitting the airways today, now you can see exactly how the Orbitz Matrix Display lets you sort and save our flight and hotel package options, all at a glance.
Enjoy skyline vistas and cable car rides from the Fairmont San Francisco.
By Whit Honea
If someone asked me today to pick my go-to destination for California vacations — sorry San Diego and Los Angeles — but San Francisco would win hands down. What can I say? I’m a sucker for sourdough bread, Anchor Steam brew and one more local badge of pride: San Francisco luxury hotels. Like the city itself, the hotels ooze opulence and Old World charm. And how many cities can say that one of its hotels served as the set for a 1980s TV show for multiple seasons? (Stumped? Scroll to pick No. 4.)
The hardest part is deciding which hotel to visit. Whether ambiance, dining and spas are your thing, I’ve narrowed it down here to my top 5 San Francisco luxury hotels.
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Find relief in Respire by Hyatt's new Hypo-Allergenic rooms at the Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Spa & Casino, and thousands of Hyatt hotels throughout the U.S.
By Maria Mora
Hyatt Hotels and Resorts are making it easier on travelers with allergies with their recent introduction of Respire by Hyatt Hypo-Allergenic Rooms. Powered by PURE, Respire by Hyatt rooms are treated with the PURE shield and PURE clean process to minimize allergens and alleviate symptoms for those suffering from asthma, allergies and respiratory issues. All PURE rooms are re-certified every six months and help prevent uncomfortable symptoms like headaches, nasal congestion and coughs.
Enjoy the tasting menu and bounty of wines at 150 Central Park on Oasis of the Sea.
By Kim Windyka
You’ve found the perfect cruise itinerary and picked the right state room, but the decision making doesn’t end there. Ahead of you — besides figuring out which cocktail to sip poolside — is a whole slew of restaurants for every palette. Whether you’re craving house-made pasta or innovative sushi, check out the most delicious eateries we’ve found aboard some of the most popular cruise lines.
Fall in love with your own swim-up suite at the adults-only Aura Cozumel Wyndham Grand.
By Vince Font
Just as restaurant buffets are adored by people who demand a variety of flavors, so are Cozumel hotels celebrated for their ability to deliver distinct Mexico vacations with an unmistakable Caribbean ambiance. The reason? Cozumel lies just off the east coast of the Yucatan Peninsula in the Caribbean Sea, a long arm’s reach from Cuba, the Cayman Islands and Jamaica, in a prime location that’s been a favorite destination of discerning vacationers in all stages of life. Whether you’re planning a romantic getaway for two or spring break vacation for the entire family, you’ll find yourself in heaven at either of these top two all-inclusive resorts:
Credit: Larry Johnson.
By Joe Brancatelli
The first details of the merger of United’s Mileage Plus and Continental’s OnePass have been released. A new, combined program will begin in January, 2012, with combined frequent flyer activity on the two airlines during 2011 contributing to a 2012 elite status.
Credit: Barnaby.
By Jennifer Nielsen
As a Park City, Utah resident, I’m the first to brag about the jewels in my own backyard. This time of year, there’s no more pristine winter ski vacation than here in Park City, with powdery slopes and picturesque mountain ranges beckoning ski novices and pros.
Apart from its reputation as a ski haven, though, all eyes are on Park City today for another reason: the 2011 Sundance Film Festival, opening today and running through Jan. 30. Perfectly synced to keep celebrities, jetsetters and snow bunnies entertained, the FIS Freestyle World Ski Championships kickoff at the end of the Festival on Jan. 30 with a slew of amazing Olympic-style games.
Stay at London hotels near Buckingham Palace this Spring for the best glimpse at the royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton. Credit Rene Ehrhardt.
By Jeanenne Tornatore
What’s new on the travel scene? From the royal wedding to Disney’s newest resort, travelers won’t lack inspiration and ideas to plan a great vacation this year. Here are five destinations to keep on your travel radar in 2011:
The Passage to Terminal 5 at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport. Credit: Magic Madzik.
By Joe Brancatelli
Cathay Pacific doesn’t add new flights lightly. It’s been more than a dozen years since it opened a new gateway in the United States. But on September 1, Cathay will launch daily nonstop flights between Chicago/O’Hare and Hong Kong. Why Chicago? Well, besides the fact that it’s the logical place to add flights (Cathay already serves San Francisco, Los Angeles and New York), O’Hare has an American Airlines hub and American and Cathay are partners in the Oneworld Alliance.
Après-ski, snuggle up by a fire at the breathtaking Ritz-Carlton Highlands.
By Maria Mora
When it comes to ski vacations, stunning Lake Tahoe is the textbook winter retreat. Thanks to a series of renovations and new properties, Lake Tahoe hotels are anything but old-fashioned. Lake Tahoe vacations are perfect for romantic getaways and honeymoons, travelers looking for a pet-friendly adventure and family trips with kids and teens.
From boutique hotels to spacious lodges, the new resorts in the area cater to a wide variety of travelers — whether you’re snowboarding a halfpipe, skiing the back country or suiting up for your first ski adventure. While the powder is still fresh, live out your snow bunny fantasies at three new or recently renovated Lake Tahoe hotels.
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