If you want to ditch the backyard bbq and have a travel adventure this Labor Day weekend, we have good news. Average hotel rates are lower than last year, so pack your bags and take advantage of the top 10 Labor Day travel deals.
Labor Day in Las Vegas
If you’d rather spend money on the slots than on a place to rest your head, rejoice in knowing that Las Vegas hotels are number one on the 2009 Orbitz Insider Index. The average Las Vegas hotel rate this Labor Day is $108, down $28 from last year.
Labor Day is just another excuse to party in Las Vegas. For the best in the club scene, check out PURE, LAX and Christian Audigier. Labor Day weekend is also jam packed with performances. Check out Zumanity, the “sensual side of Cirque du Soleil,” or Lance Burton, a Las Vegas master of magic.
Labor Day in New York City
With New York hotels an average of $54 cheaper than last year, New York City is a great place to spend Labor Day weekend. The first Labor Day Parade was held in New York City on September 5, 1882, and the parade tradition continues today. This year the parade will held on September 12, 2009, and will feature trade union members, high school bands, politicians, police and fire departments, and more.
Looking for other Labor Day weekend vacation ideas? The Orbitz Insider Index highlights the busiest destinations based on hotel bookings on Orbitz for September 4-7.
|
Destination |
Avg. Daily Rate 2009 |
| 1. |
Las Vegas, NV |
$108 |
| 2. |
New York, NY |
$191 |
| 3. |
Cancun, Mexico |
$151 |
| 4. |
Honolulu, HI |
$111 |
| 5. |
Chicago, IL |
$127 |
| 6. |
Atlanta, GA |
$121 |
| 7. |
San Francisco, CA |
$142 |
| 8. |
Seattle, WA |
$118 |
| 9. |
San Diego, CA |
$195 |
| 10. |
Paris, France |
$164 |
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