The stunning Dream South Beach won our Best In Stay award for Miami.
We’ve released the 2012 Orbitz Best In Stay Awards today, our tip-of-the-hat to a handful of hotels worldwide that have received the very best reviews from Orbitz guests. Our winners are the cream of the crop hotels in 75 of our most popular destinations around the world. In addition to the 75 market winners, winners were also selected in seven categories: Value, Luxury, Couples, Eco, LGBT, Ski and All-Inclusive. (more…)
By Valerie Moloney
It’s hard to imagine the world without those instantaneous social feeds, but this new tool moves the mobile experience to a whole other echelon. Say hello to Orbitz Mobile Steals, exclusive, mobile-only discounts of up to 50% on select hotels worldwide. Available across all mobile channels, including the mobile site and via free, downloadable apps for iPhone, Android and iPad, these hotel deals trot the globe, from Miami Beach to London, and can be booked for same-day or future travel.
A tool that moves as fast as you do: Introducing Orbitz Mobile Steals, savings of up to 50% on hotels worldwide.
The beauty of the Steals: Searches can be saved between devices as long as the user logs in. So if you start your search on a desktop, you can complete the booking from a mobile device later. (more…)
By Mark Chesnut
Whether you’re looking to manage air travel or reservations for rental cars and hotels — or just searching for the ideal place to entertain clients — the advent of the smartphone has brought much needed assistance, in the form of a countless array of mobile apps designed to smooth the travel process. Here are some of the best ways that apps are making the world of business travel easier to negotiate.
Help desk: GateGuru is one of the top travel apps for airport information.
Airline booking, check-in and boarding
Apps like the free Orbitz App for Android and iPhone make it easy to shop for and book trips. And when it comes time to travel, airlines including Delta and United offer apps that issue an electronic boarding pass, while US Airways instead sends one via e-mail that can be displayed on smartphones. Both of these methods allow passengers to save paper and/or a trip to the counter, allowing them to pass through security and onto the plane with a flash of their phone. (In June, American Airlines launched apps for BlackBerry and Windows Phone smartphones, the latest in its series of apps for a variety of devices.) (more…)
Set sail to Cozumel during the Orbitz cruise sale. Credit Bruce Tuten.
By Derek Brown
Set sail with fabulous cruise deals for 2011 and 2012 that are only available on Orbitz. Escape the heat, forget the commute or getaway with your girlfriends for three, four or even 14 nights. These amazing low cruise prices start at just $45 per night, have so many bonus offers and are only good until July 31.
After a long hike, soak in the Conundrum Hot Springs near Aspen. Credit: Zach Dischner.
By Valerie Moloney
We get it. For the last few years, your summer vacation default button has been set to Orlando vacation. With plenty of affordable hotels and kid-friendly theme parks, it’s the American family’s go-to getaway.
For a depature from the usual, mix it up with a Colorado vacation during our Colorado sale running June 13-July 24. Snag savings of up to 44 percent, and make use of those brand new hiking boots. (more…)
Be one of the first 10 to book a Las Vegas MGM Resort for the next 10 days with our Facebook promo code to win a free round-trip flight to Sin City. You'll receive an email from Orbitz confirming the free flight.
By Valerie Moloney
10 days, 100 free flights — but only if you’re fast.
For the next 10 days, Orbitz is giving away free round-trip airfare to Las Vegas to the first 10 people who book an MGM Resort using our Facebook promo code. If you qualify for the free airfare, we’ll send an email with details on how to claim your gratis prize.
The faster you book, the better your chances so check back daily for a new code. Good luck, and get clicking!
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By Jeanenne Tornatore
Spring and fall are two of my favorite seasons to travel. Not only are there fewer crowds and mild weather in many fantastic destinations, these shoulder seasons are two of the best times of the year to travel if you’re on a budget. While beach vacations are perennial favorites, here are four budget picks for pre-summer getaways that will make you reconsider another trip to the shoreline. (more…)
Four Seasons Seattle teases with a rooftop pool overooking Elliott Bay and Puget Sound.
By Vince Font
Seattle is one of those great American cities that’s far too often trumped by places like New York, Chicago and Los Angeles on travel wish lists. But as anyone who’s ever been to the “Jet City” can tell you, Seattle’s nobody’s second-rate Big Apple. To help you find out for yourself, here are a few of the best Seattle hotels, ranked by cost for every budget.
Escape to the sun-kissed grounds at Iberostar Dominicana All-Inclusive for 30 percent off by March 31.
By Jeanenne Tornatore
Looking for a deal to motivate you to get away this spring? Check out these five hotel offers on Orbitz.com that are sure to set your sights on a warm weather escape. (more…)
By Valerie Moloney
It's not to late to plan a spring break vacation. Try a last-minute cruise on Navigator of the Seas.
Between the kids’ diorama projects, birthday parties and dance classes, plus a mood-draining winter, I, like the rest of the country, am looking to the spirit-freeing week of spring break. I can’t wait to don the white sundress that’s been sitting in the back of my closet — the one bit of sunshine during this frigid season. If you’re like me, though, you haven’t even started planning a family vacation. How did the CEO of the household forget such an important detail as this? Instead of making excuses, I’ve got my eye on these three last-minute cruises:
1. Navigator of the Seas (4-night Western Caribbean)
The Navigator of the Seas wasn’t simply designed for leisurely strolls on the deck. Active travelers can test their flexibility and strength on a rock climbing wall, practice their put on a mini golf course and lace up the skates for a spin on the indoor ice rink.
2. Celebrity Century (5-night Western Caribbean)
This Miami-based cruise liner satisfies its family base, starting with tots to teens and all in between with diverse activities such as karaoke, treasure hunts and dancing. So when the tweens are at the “club,” mom and dad can enjoy down time at the spa, shops, pools or casino. (more…)
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