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Guide to the best fall ski deals and winter resorts

Tuesday, November 9th, 2010

Stay at the Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort & Spa and get your 4th night free this season.

By David De Lalio

I love this time of year, because I can be in my house on the Colorado Front Range where it’s 60 degrees, while 2 hours up in the mountains fresh powder is falling and building a great snow base for the winter.  This is also the time of year when Colorado hotels and condos put their best deals out for the upcoming ski season.

Here’s the scoop on some of the best ski resorts and deals out west right now:

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Save time and money with a close-to-home cruise

Friday, September 17th, 2010

The Celebrity Solstice arrives at Port Everglades, Ft. Lauderdale.

By Kim Windyka

Want to set sail on an amazing cruise vacation? Planning it may be much easier than you think. Forget about taking an expensive flight to the port and stressing about making it to the ship on time – some of the best cruise deals can often be found right in your backyard … or at least within driving distance!  With 21 U.S. ports to choose from, your dream getaway might very well be right around the corner. Plus, you can snag great extras like dining deals, free onboard spending and more when you book now during our Fall & Holiday Sale!  Check out the cruise options from your area as well as some handpicked itineraries that are unique to your region.

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Rome’s best gelato shop

Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010

By Whit Honea

Gelato in Italia. Credit: Salvatore.Freni.

Gelato in Italia. Credit: Salvatore.Freni.

Those on a Europe vacation know that when in Rome, you should do as the Romans do. Luckily, what Romans do is eat some pretty awesome gelato.

Located in the heart of the historic city center, the popular San Crispino Gelateria is considered one of the best gelato shops in Rome. Gelato purists, San Crispino doesn’t bother with fancy toppings and they definitely don’t serve it on cones. But as the lines out the door prove, this is a-ok with the Romans.

In addition to being located next to the Trevi Fountain and right off via Veneto, one of the most affluent shop-filled streets in the world, San Crispino is walking distance to some fantastic Rome hotels, including the Residenza Dominziano, the Canova Tadolini Residenza and the Boutique Hotel Trevi. In addition to being close to popular tourist sites, all three Rome hotels offer the characteristic Italian elegance and ambiance.

Have your gelato and eat it, too, when you stay at select Starwood hotels
For an unbeatable Europe vacation to The Eternal City, book your trip by July 23 and you’ll find big savings at select Starwood hotels on sale throughout Europe. Enjoy luxury at a discount with the 5-star Westin Excelsior and Eden hotels, where you can save up to 40% off your stay with breakfast included.

Whit Honea is a travel writer living in Seattle with his wife and two children. He packs light and travels often to far-away places, exotic lands and more than a few theme parks.

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Disney’s new World of Color debuts June 11

Friday, June 11th, 2010

By Vince Font

Disneyland World of Color

New World of Color at Disney California Adventure. Credit: Disney/Pixar.

Whittling down a list of sights to take in when planning California vacations is no mean feat. But if you throw Disneyland into the works, you’ve got yourself a bona-fide game changer. Even if you’ve already been to Disneyland, you haven’t yet seen World of Color at Disney California Adventure, which opens today, June 11, and warrants a Disneyland vacation all on its own.

If you’re anything like me, the details will probably set your feet into giddy motion. World of Color is a 25-minute, nighttime-animation, laser and music extravaganza consisting of highlights from numerous classic Disney movies, all projected against an immense wall of water. Hard to imagine, I know, but check out this World of Color video for some sense of this gorgeous Disney spectacular (I’ve watched it  once, and I’m already sold.)

Great deals on California vacations

Now is the perfect time to book your trip to Disneyland to experience the World of Color — not only because you’ll enjoy the best of summer vacations, but also to take advantage of the latest Disney deal. Book now through September 1, and you can get a 5-for-3 Disneyland vacation for the price of a 3-day ticket. Think 5 nights at Disneyland is too much? If so, it might be time to wake you inner wild child.

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Vince Font is a freelance writer born in Puerto Rico and currently escaped to Utah. When not dreaming of interstellar travel, he’s on the hunt for weird, wacky, and off-the-beaten-track vacation destinations. Next stop: The Lizzie Borden Bed and Breakfast.

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Hawaii vacations come easier with new Continental flights from California

Monday, June 7th, 2010

By Vince Font

Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea Makena

Hawaiian vacation dream? Nope, just the five-star Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea.

If you’ve been putting off that long dreamed of and richly deserved Hawaii vacation, I’m about to give you one less reason to keep waiting: Continental Airlines recently launched a slew of new flights from Southern California to Hawaii.

  • Los Angeles to Maui: The new flight departs daily at 5:05 a.m. and arrives at 8:45 p.m. local time, with return flights leaving at 10:15 p.m. and arriving at LAX at 5:45 a.m.
  • Los Angeles to Honolulu: Continental has added a second daily flight between LAX and Honolulu, up from its single-flight service.
  • Orange County to Maui: Flights departing at 5:40 p.m. and arriving in Maui at 9:25 p.m. now take place 4 times a week, but will increase to daily service in summer to accommodate demand. Return flights leave Maui at 12:10 a.m. and touch down in Orange County at 7:45 a.m.
  • Orange County to Honolulu: The new daily flight departs Orange County at 9:00 a.m. and arrives in Honolulu at 12:45 p.m. Return passengers can hop a flight back to Orange county at 2:00 p.m., arriving at 9:35 p.m. California time.

And here’s a few more great reasons to make haste to Hawaii now: the Orbitz Summer Hotel Sale, which can help you score a third night free plus daily breakfast for two at select hotels, and super flight deals to Hawaii from both United Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines. Book your hotel and air together as well, and you can also benefit from great Hawaii travel package deals.

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Vince Font is a freelance writer born in Puerto Rico and currently escaped to Utah. When not dreaming of interstellar travel, he’s on the hunt for weird, wacky, and off-the-beaten-track vacation destinations. Next stop: The Lizzie Borden Bed and Breakfast.

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$50 off Mexico vacations on Cinco de Mayo

Wednesday, May 5th, 2010
This could be you.

This could be you.

Twitter followers and loyal blog readers, you heard it here first:  Orbitz is offering a $50 discount on Mexico vacations to celebrate Cinco de Mayo.

This $50 fiesta is good only on May 5, so make your reservation by 11:59 p.m. CT tonight.

Just use promo code CINCODEMAYO for $50 off select hotel stays or vacation packages (flight + hotel) of 4 nights or more in Mexico.

This Mexico vacation discount is good for travel by Dec. 31, 2010, and can be applied on top of special offers already available, such as discounts, “kids eat free” promotions, free spa credits and more.

Start exploring:

Terms & conditions
Book a qualifying hotel or flight + hotel package between May 5, 2010, and May 6, 2010, for 4 or more nights for travel to Mexico between May 5, 2010, and December 31, 2010, via Orbitz and instantly receive $50 off your booking through the use of the promotion code. Limit one discount per hotel room and one promotion code per booking. Discounts are not redeemable for cash for any reason. Any attempt at fraud will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Void where prohibited, taxed or restricted. Orbitz reserves the right to change or limit the promotion in its sole discretion.

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Vegas secret stays: Upgrading to all-star status

Monday, May 3rd, 2010

By E.C. Gladstone

Though you’d have a hard time finding a more democratic city than Las Vegas, the simple truth is, not all visitors to our Las Vegas hotels are created equal. Some do indeed get treated much, much better. Oh sure, everyone knows that big time gamblers get VIP status. But even those of us who are more moderate in our spending can find ways to feel like we’ve hit the big time. With Las Vegas hotel room rates still at the most competitive levels in years, it’s easier than ever to upgrade to exclusive club floors, suites and other semi-secret options.

Favorite Vegas secret stays

Wynn_Las_Vegas Encore at Wynn and Wynn Las Vegas: Both of these sister hotels have separate VIP entrances and registrations with private elevators leading to exclusive floors with subtle but significant details in the rooms. Between the two, I lean slightly towards the original Wynn tower suites with its rooms decorated in an updated Modern Regency palette, beds nothing short of exquisite, and marble-floored bathrooms with separate spa tub and shower (excellent water pressure, too), and every amenity imaginable. Overall, I’ve never experienced a room so elegant, ergonomic (in the truest sense) tasteful and comfortable. Tower suite guests also enjoy exclusive pool areas, with the nicest cabanas on the Strip.

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Top 10 destinations to save big on spring vacations

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.

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%

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Opening pitch: Score 10% off baseball tickets

Friday, April 9th, 2010

baseballBaseball season is now in full swing, and now’s your chance to snag a 10% discount on MLB tickets with promo code 10offbaseball.

Just book your baseball tickets on tickets.orbitz.com by June 30, 2010, to save. See terms below.

For help planning travel to away games,  check out our cheap flights or hotels.

American League
New York Yankees tickets
Boston Red Sox tickets
Baltimore Orioles tickets
Tampa Bay Rays tickets
Toronto Blue Jays tickets
Cleveland Indians tickets
Chicago White Sox tickets
Minnesota Twins tickets
Detroit Tigers tickets
Kansas City Royals tickets
Oakland Athletic tickets
LA Angels of Anaheim tickets
Seattle Mariners tickets
Texas Rangers tickets

National League
Arizona Diamondbacks tickets
Colorado Rockies tickets
Los Angeles Dodgers tickets
San Diego Padres tickets
San Francisco Giants tickets
Atlanta Braves tickets
Miami Marlins tickets
New York Mets tickets
Philadelphia Phillies tickets
Washington Nationals tickets
Chicago Cubs tickets
Cincinnati Reds tickets
Houston Astros tickets
Milwaukee Brewers tickets
Pittsburgh Pirates tickets
St Louis Cardinals tickets

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The promotion code can be entered at time of check out on tickets.orbitz.com only. The 10% discount applies only to the subtotal. The 10% discount does not apply to any shipping charges or fees. The promotion code is valid through June 30, 2010. Promotion codes can only be used once with each purchase. Discounts are not redeemable for cash for any reason. While Supplies Last.

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Thanks Tweeters, here’s a $40 vacation discount

Thursday, March 18th, 2010
Disney ©

Disney ©

Thanks to everyone who participated in the Orbitz Disney travel tip contest on Twitter. We’ll announce who won the 7-day Disney vacation next Thursday.

To show our appreciation for the wealth of tips you shared, here’s a special vacation discount: Use promo code TWITTER40 to receive $40 off a flight + hotel vacation package.  

Just book by March 20, 2010 for travel through Dec. 31, 2010.

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