Articles for ‘Top 10 Lists’ Category
Monday, April 26th, 2010
By Gale Bowman
Florence at dusk
Last September, I was fortunate to visit Italy during an amazing twelve day trip that consisted of stops in multiple cities via train, car — and even boat!
Of the many options available for a Europe Vacation, Italy is one of the most popular for a reason; it offers a wealth of history, culture, and attractions to suit the tastes of just about everyone. While most any itinerary to Italy can be fabulous, it pays to talk with others who have already been there. If you were to ask me for my two – or ten – cents on planning a great Italy vacation , here’s what I’d share…
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Tags: Italy vacation
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Wednesday, April 21st, 2010
From the Orbitz Parent Panel
As parents planning a family vacation, it’s our job to find something that will make everyone happy. We may not be able to keep everyone happy at every moment, but you can bet that we’ll always look for family vacations that offers a “little something for everyone.” Of course, this gets more complicated if you have kids that span a wide age range, travel with multiple generations, or have a group with diverse interests.
If you’re looking for inspiration, see these top 10 recommendations from the Orbitz Parent Panel for great vacations sure to please the whole gang.
Aruba
From Ian R. — My wife and I have been taking our 2 teens to Aruba for 5 years straight. We stay at the Aruba Marriott Resort and Stellaris Casino, which has the cleanest, biggest beach. Our days are filled with snorkeling, shopping and lounging on the beach. Nighttime is for gambling (yes, as a family) and trying new restaurants (or revisiting our favorites). See more of my recommendations.
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Monday, April 19th, 2010
By Nina Kokotas Hahn
Those of us in the travel industry know a little secret about a nifty window of travel opportunity that comes in the spring and fall. It’s called “shoulder season,” and it’s one of the best times of the year to score serious travel deals to popular hotels and vacation destinations — up to 30 % less than summertime pricing.
So forget the dog days and book spring travel now to experience perfect weather, fewer crowds, and fantastic flight and hotel deals to some of the world’s top travel destinations.
Here’s our list of top 10 destinations where you can save big on a spring vacation.
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DESTINATION |
*AVERAGE SAVINGS COMPARED TO SUMMER PACKAGE PRICES
|
| 1. |
St. Lucia |
-30% |
| 2. |
Ixtapa, Mexico |
-28% |
| 3. |
Seattle, WA |
-26% |
| 4. |
Bermuda |
-20% |
| 5. |
San Diego, CA |
-15% |
| 6. |
Myrtle Beach, SC |
-14% |
| 7. |
London, England |
-13% |
| 8. |
Reno, NV |
-12% |
| 9. |
Portland, OR |
-9% |
| 10. |
Puerto Plata, DR |
-8% |
We’re not playing favorites, but here’s a few standout spots for last-minute travel this spring: (more…)
Tags: shoulder season, spring travel deals
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Monday, March 8th, 2010
Fort Myers Beach (Photo: Visit Florida)
Perhaps our Top 10 Spring Break vacations list inspired you to plan a trip. But you want to save money, too. Not to worry. Orbitz has discovered 10 Spring Break vacation spots with some of the biggest savings on hotels. Wishing for a Mexico vacation for Spring Break? You’re in luck. Four Mexico vacation destinations are on the list — with big hotel savings this year compared to 2009. Prefer a Florida vacation? There are three Florida cities where average daily hotel rates are cheaper this year than last.
Spring Break vacations: Average Daily Hotel Rate Savings
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Destination |
Avg. Daily Rate 2009/2010 |
Savings over 2009 |
| 1. |
Fort Myers, FL |
$95 / $134 |
29% |
| 2. |
Kapaa, HI (Kauai) |
$87 / $121 |
28% |
| 3. |
Riviera Maya, MX |
$269 / $365 |
26% |
| 4. |
Savannah, GA |
$113 / $151 |
25% |
| 5. |
Puerto Morelos, MX |
$255 / $317 |
20% |
| 6. |
Tampa, FL |
$93 / $114 |
18% |
| 7. |
Cabo San Lucas, MX |
$172 / $205 |
16% |
| 8. |
Clearwater Beach, FL |
$168 / $200 |
16% |
| 9. |
Puerto Vallarta, MX |
$145 / $168 |
14% |
| 10. |
Ocho Rios, Jamaica |
$236 / $274 |
14% |
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Tags: Hotels, Mexico vacations, spring break vacations
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Monday, March 8th, 2010
Punta Cana beach (Photo: Dominican Republic Tourism)
Spring is right around the corner, and if you’re thinking about taking a Spring Break vacation, here’s some inspiration: Orbitz has tallied the most popular Spring Break vacation destinations this year. From beach vacations to family vacations, Cancun to New York, we’ve got the top 10 hottest spots for Spring Break. And for Spring Break vacations on a budget, check out where to save on hotels.
Top 10 Spring Break vacation destinations for 2010
- Las Vegas, NV
- Cancun, Mexico
- New York, NY
- Honolulu, HI
- Orlando, FL
- Miami, FL
- San Francisco, CA
- Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
- San Diego, CA
- Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
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Tags: Cancun vacation, Las Vegas Vacation, spring break vacations
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Thursday, March 4th, 2010
Chef at work at BarMasa. (All photos: E.C. Gladstone)
By E.C. Gladstone
CityCenter, the new giant on the Strip, may have its pros and cons in the competitive field of Las Vegas hotels, but one thing is for sure: it holds a treasure trove of incomparable dining experiences. There are so many that one leading critic in town thought the idea of summing them all up was practically impossible. Not me. Your tireless blogger has checked out nearly all the eateries in ARIA, Vdara, Crystals and Mandarin Oriental, and can tell which of the experiences foodies truly should not miss.
10. BarMasa/Shaboo, ARIA
The quality of fish is absolutely excellent at this outpost of New York’s fanciest sushi spot — but is it worth paying five times (at least) the price of what sushi would cost in many other top-notch Japanese restaurants in Las Vegas hotels? Only you, and your accountant, can answer that. (more…)
Tags: Las Vegas CityCenter, Las Vegas hotels, Las Vegas restaurants
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Wednesday, February 17th, 2010
Ipanema Beach, Rio de Janeiro (Photo: Riotur - Images Supply/Rio Convention & Visitors Bureau)
By Bryan Herb
It’s weird to get homesick for a place that isn’t technically your home, but that’s how I feel about Rio de Janeiro. And I never know when it’s going to hit me. The other day I was walking in Chicago’s Boy’s Town, and I started getting melancholy for the sultry, sexy, summers in Rio de Janeiro. There is truly no place like it.
The problem is, Rio de Janeiro SPOILS its visitors, and it can be really hard to adjust to life back home. What do you mean I have to put my shirt on to enter your café? What happened to the constant parade of hot gay men I’ve grown accustomed to seeing on the streets? Where’s my $20 steak extravaganza? Where’s my acai juice? Even as I write this, I start to get crabby with longings of Rio and wonder when I can plan another gay travel excursion there.
Here are my top 10 favorite things about Rio de Janeiro: (more…)
Tags: Gay Travel, LGBT travel, Rio de Janeiro vacation
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Thursday, January 21st, 2010
Whether you want to try a black-diamond run or just soak up the apres-ski scene, there’s a ski vacation for everyone, and the season is definitely here. If you need help deciding where to go, read on: Orbitz has identified the top 10 ski vacation destinations for 2010.
For the third year in a row, Lake Tahoe tops the list as the most popular ski vacation spot (based on Orbitz bookings from Oct. 1, to Dec. 31, 2009, for travel in 2010). Not surprisingly, Colorado reigns supreme as the most popular ski vacation state, with five cities on the list. And don’t worry, East Coasters, there’s a top pick in your neck of the woods, too. (more…)
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Thursday, December 31st, 2009
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By Ari Bendersky
When it comes to travel, nothing kills a trip faster than being in the dark about your plans. Fortunately, a number of apps have sprung up for the iPhone and other mobile devices that prove to help keep a happy traveler from becoming a wary one. While there are hundreds of great travel-related apps, I’ve picked ten that I love.
Google Mobile App (free)
With Google Mobile App, you literally have all the information in the world available at your fingertips. Its voice search makes speaking your search a seamless activity (and the voice recognition is usually spot-on). You can look-up facts, addresses, maps, restaurant recommendations and so much more. It’s a great companion to Wikipanion, Wikipedia’s mobile app. (more…)
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Thursday, December 10th, 2009
The Drake Hotel Chicago
From New York to Maui, hotels around the country are decking their halls to help travelers feel the spirit during this holiday travel season. This year, Orbitz has selected the best decked-out hotels in its ten most popular holiday destinations.
Hotels spend countless hours planning their holiday activities and decorations. Whether it’s a glass Christmas tree, 23-foot-tall gingerbread house or live carolers during afternoon tea, Orbitz’ picks for the best decked-out hotels for holiday travel offer seasonal excitement through decorations, celebratory activities or easy access to nearby holiday festivities. (more…)
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