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Out of Office Theater (video series)

An homage to the over-thought out of office reply.

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Hey, you forgot to pack these 7 things

Oh, shoot! Don't worry, there's a fix for what you forgot.

Tags: packing, travel

Orbitz for Business inks deal for g...

Business travelers have a new option for arranging private car transportation in more destinations, thanks to a new partnership between Limos.com and Orbitz for Business, the corporate travel brand of Orbitz Worldwide.

Tags: California Vacation, travel

Up, up and away: Hot air balloon fi...

Alarm clocks ring extra early in New Mexico during the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. The first balloons lift off at 6 a.m. for Dawn Patrol and glow a fiery orange in the early-morning desert sky. Mass Ascension takes place about one

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Green machines: Finding eco-friendl...

As rental car companies gradually build up their fleets of hybrid vehicles, they also offer eco-friendly, EPA-approved SmartWay Certified vehicles.

Tags: rental cars, travel

Brand new hotels in New York and Se...

No one would argue that downtown Seattle--or downtown anywhere--needs more hotels, but business travelers looking for iterations of their favorite mid-priced chains in the Emerald City now have more choice. Hyatt Place has opened a 160-room

Tags: Hotels, New York, Seattle hotels, travel

Where to stay, play on a family vac...

Mombasa, in particular, is an excellent place to base yourself during a family vacation. We love the Serena Beach hotel. It is beautiful inside and out. A true hotspot, this hotel offers excellent amenities, childrens activities, and some of the

Tags: Family vacation, Kenya, travel

Travel photographer reveals Alaska'...

Alaska is one of those places where people go to seek adventure. Its fierce beauty, overwhelming silence and lack of luxury hotels makes it a natural spectacle. Once you get off the main roads and into the wilderness, a whole new world opens up:

Tags: Alaska cruises, travel, travel photography

Go green at Boston's St. Patrick's ...

Southie (South Boston) hosts one of the largest St. Patrick's Day parades in the nation, with more than 60,000 people attending each year. This year's parade is Sunday, March 14, starting at 1 p.m.

Tags: Boston, St. Patrick's Day, travel

Photographer captures passion of Paris

I hope my photos of Paris inspire you to travel to the City of Light and discover its beauty on your own. And if you end up falling in love with the city, pick up a camera and look through its lens.

Tags: Paris, travel, travel photography

Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras s...

By Bryan Herb The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras (Feb. 19 – March 6, 2010) celebrated its 30th anniversary […]

Tags: Gay travel, LGBT travel, Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, Sydney Opera House, travel

Beach gets bigger, better in Cancun...

When you book a room at one of the many Cancun hotels, you may look forward to feeling the sand […]

Tags: Beach Vacation, Cancun hotel zone, Cancun hotels, Mexico Vacation, travel

Airlines raise checked baggage fees

By Joe Brancatelli After the first full year of charging checked baggage fees on flights, the five remaining legacy carriers […]

Tags: airfare, airlines, American Airlines, Business Travel, Continental Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Flights, travel

Canada repeals no-carry-on rule on ...

By Joe Brancatelli Immediately after the “underwear bomber” struck a Northwest flight headed to Detroit on Christmas Day, the United […]

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From the eyes of Emma: Kashmir, India

by Emma Simmons In the fall of October 2008, I traveled to Kashmir, India with my photography mentor, John Isaac, […]

Tags: India, travel, travel photography, volunteer vacations

Meet the Orbitz travel artist of th...

Emma Simmons is the Orbitz Travel Blog’s travel artist of the month. Each week we will feature a series of […]

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Napa Crush: The juice on autumn's b...

It’s harvest season in California wine country. Between the crush of people in the tasting rooms and the crush of […]

Tags: California Vacation, travel

Wallet watch: Dig deeper for more a...

The bean counters who run the airlines continue to claim that their parade of baggage fees is adding to their […]

Tags: American Airlines, Business Travel, Flights, travel, Us Airways

Top 10 Fourth of July vacation dest...

Haven't made your Fourth of July travel plans yet? Get inspired with these popular destinations and fireworks displays.

Tags: flight, fourth of july, Hotel, summer vacation, travel

Guidebook highlights a different ki...

From its strangest landmarks to its best restaurants, a Colorado vacation can be about much more than skiing, according to this new guidebook.

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