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The Super Bowl and Mardi Gras will make New Orleans<\/a> amajor travel hotspot this year. Photo: Medioimages\/Photodisc<\/p><\/div>\n

By Jeanenne Tornatore<\/em><\/p>\n

What will be trending this year as the hottest destinations and best bets for deals? We\u2019ve just released our 2013 forecast of all things travel<\/a> and here\u2019s the inside scoop:<\/p>\n

Travelers looking for some vacation inspiration will find Orbitz\u2019s three picks for this year\u2019s hotspots as diverse as one is distant. Whether celebrating the Super Bowl in New Orleans<\/a>, retracing the Hobbit\u2019s footsteps in New Zealand<\/a>, or taking in the history and hospitality of that southern gem called Charleston<\/a>, there\u2019s plenty happening in 2013 to put these locales at the top of the list.<\/p>\n

For those who find satisfaction in getting a great deal, Orbitz dishes some value destinations that won\u2019t disappoint. This year, sun-seekers will reap the most reward with picks from the Southwest to the Caribbean. Orlando<\/a> continues to reign as a go-to family and value destination in 2013 thanks to the large hotel inventory with prices for all budgets, and the Dominican Republic<\/a> showcases some of the best prices in the Caribbean and adds more flights to remote areas. Phoenix<\/a> also makes it into the mix thanks to average hotel rates as low as $100 a night and affordable excursions to towns like nearby Tucson, host to many arts and culture events throughout the year.<\/p>\n

And who doesn\u2019t love a good comeback story? On the heels of Hurricane Sandy, Orbitz proclaims Atlantic City<\/a> will be the comeback kid of 2013. Avoiding any major permanent storm damage, this resort town is very much up and running and with new hotels such as Revel, designer shopping, world-class restaurants and A-list entertainment like Lady Gaga, Kanye West and Beyonce, Atlantic City has become much more than just a gaming destination.<\/p>\n

Lastly, in this age of technology, travel trends just as often point to how travelers are booking their vacations as much as they are about where they are going. Orbitz makes three final keen predictions for the coming year: 1) bookings via mobile devices will continue to explode, including buying even international packages on smartphones and tablets, 2) social media-savvy consumers will continue to cash in on even more insider deals from their favorite travel companies, and 3) expect an uptick in international travel with particularly good deals across the pond in England <\/a>and Ireland<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Visit the Orbitz Insider Index 2013 Travel Forecast<\/a>\u00a0for our entire list of travel trends in the new year.<\/em><\/p>\n

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\u00a0Jeanenne Tornatore is a senior editor for Orbitz.com.<\/em>\"\"<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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