{"id":59726,"date":"2017-04-11T23:15:25","date_gmt":"2017-04-12T04:15:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/?p=59726"},"modified":"2018-02-26T21:07:30","modified_gmt":"2018-02-27T03:07:30","slug":"6-essential-european-road-trips-take-right-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/2017\/04\/6-essential-european-road-trips-take-right-now\/","title":{"rendered":"6 essential European road trips to take right now"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"2udkk\" data-offset-key=\"2t6ls-0-0\"><span class=\"hardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"bqkil-0-0\">As romantic of a notion as exploring Europe by train may sound, we\u2019d like to argue that<\/span><\/span><span class=\"hardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"bqkil-2-0\"> the best way to see it is by car<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"bqkil-3-0\">. With your own wheels, you have ultimate mobility and you\u2019re on your own schedule to explore the best sights on the continent. <\/span><span class=\"hardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"bqkil-4-0\">A road trip allows for explorations beyond the big cities and get out and see the beautiful countryside<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"bqkil-5-0\">. Here are our top picks for the best road trips to take in Europe.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"2udkk\" data-offset-key=\"2t6ls-0-0\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"2udkk\" data-offset-key=\"2t6ls-0-0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/2016\/07\/7-less-traveled-european-cities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> 7 less traveled European cities that should be on your radar<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"2udkk\" data-offset-key=\"dp86q-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"dp86q-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"dp86q-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"2udkk\" data-offset-key=\"4p674-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"4p674-0-0\">\n<div id=\"attachment_59734\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-59734\" class=\"wp-image-59734 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/European-Road-Trips-GettingStamped.jpg\" alt=\"European Road Trips\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/European-Road-Trips-GettingStamped.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/European-Road-Trips-GettingStamped-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/European-Road-Trips-GettingStamped-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/European-Road-Trips-GettingStamped-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/European-Road-Trips-GettingStamped-510x340.jpg 510w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/European-Road-Trips-GettingStamped-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-59734\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Come see Neuschwanstein Castle at the end of the Romantic Road | Photo by GettingStamped.com<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Germany&#8217;s Romantische Strasse<br \/>\n<\/strong><span class=\"veryhardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"8o697-0-0\">Meander your way along Germany\u2019s nostalgic Romantic Road, which <\/span><\/span><span class=\"passivevoice\"><span data-offset-key=\"8o697-1-0\">is lined<\/span><\/span><span class=\"veryhardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"8o697-2-0\"> with castles, churches and picturesque villages<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"8o697-3-0\">. <\/span><span class=\"hardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"8o697-4-0\">The traditional starting point is in Wurzburg, where you&#8217;ll then wind your way all the way into the far south of Bavaria<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"8o697-5-0\">. <\/span><span class=\"hardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"8o697-6-0\">The road concludes in grand fashion in the village of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/Fuessen-Hopfen-Am-See-Hotels.0-n6084347-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">F\u00fcssen<\/a>, home to the world famous Neuschwanstein Castle, which sits beautifully perched upon a rugged hill<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"8o697-7-0\">. <\/span><span class=\"hardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"8o697-8-0\">Along the way, take in the country&#8217;s best preserved medieval villages and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gettingstamped.com\/castles-in-germany\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">stunning castles in Germany<\/a><\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"8o697-9-0\">. And d<\/span><span class=\"hardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"8o697-10-0\">on\u2019t let the Autobahn frighten you: Driving in Germany is <\/span><\/span><span class=\"adverb\"><span data-offset-key=\"8o697-11-0\">fairly<\/span><\/span><span class=\"hardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"8o697-12-0\"> straight forward, <\/span><\/span><span class=\"qualifier\"><span data-offset-key=\"8o697-13-0\">just<\/span><\/span><span class=\"hardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"8o697-14-0\"> a little fast at times<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"8o697-15-0\">.<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"d8thp-0-0\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"2udkk\" data-offset-key=\"bthqo-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"bthqo-0-0\">\n<div id=\"attachment_59730\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-59730\" class=\"wp-image-59730 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/European-Road-Trips-Flickr-4.jpg\" alt=\"European Road Trips-Flickr\" width=\"800\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/European-Road-Trips-Flickr-4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/European-Road-Trips-Flickr-4-300x184.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/European-Road-Trips-Flickr-4-768x470.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/European-Road-Trips-Flickr-4-600x368.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/European-Road-Trips-Flickr-4-555x340.jpg 555w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/European-Road-Trips-Flickr-4-400x245.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-59730\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Get lost in the land of fire and ice on Iceland&#8217;s Ring Road | Flickr photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/aigle_dore\/22070448705\/\">Moyan Brenn<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Iceland&#8217;s Ring Road<br \/>\n<\/strong><span class=\"hardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"5266l-0-0\">As its name suggests, the Ring Road runs along the outer edges of the island in a circle, connecting visitors to <\/span><\/span><span class=\"complexword\"><span data-offset-key=\"5266l-1-0\">all of<\/span><\/span><span class=\"hardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"5266l-2-0\"> the best things Iceland has to offer<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"5266l-3-0\">. Most people start and end their trip in the capital city <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/Reykjavik-Hotels.d6054688.Travel-Guide-Hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reykjavik<\/a>, and allow<\/span><span class=\"hardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"5266l-4-0\"> one week for the journey, although two weeks would be ideal to take in all the magic of Iceland<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"5266l-5-0\">. The Ring Road is all paved and no specially equipped vehicle <\/span><span class=\"passivevoice\"><span data-offset-key=\"5266l-6-0\">is required<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"5266l-7-0\">. Plus, Icelanders drive on the right just like us, and you&#8217;ll likely see more horses and sheep than other vehicles. <\/span><span class=\"hardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"5266l-8-0\">A few spots not to miss are the staggering Seljalandsfoss Waterfall, the Blue Lagoon thermal pools and the other-worldly ice caves in the south<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"5266l-9-0\">.<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"33vlg-0-0\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"2udkk\" data-offset-key=\"7t3j2-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"7t3j2-0-0\">\n<div id=\"attachment_59732\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-59732\" class=\"wp-image-59732 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/European-Road-Trips-Flickr-3.jpg\" alt=\"European Road Trips-Flickr\" width=\"800\" height=\"389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/European-Road-Trips-Flickr-3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/European-Road-Trips-Flickr-3-300x146.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/European-Road-Trips-Flickr-3-768x373.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/European-Road-Trips-Flickr-3-600x292.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/European-Road-Trips-Flickr-3-699x340.jpg 699w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/European-Road-Trips-Flickr-3-400x195.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-59732\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Get lost among the grapes in the French countryside | Flickr photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/xavier33300\/8036043381\/\">twin-loc<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>The wine-dy roads of the French countryside<br \/>\n<\/strong><span data-offset-key=\"fu3bo-0-0\">Leave the lights of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/Paris-Hotels.d179898.Travel-Guide-Hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Paris<\/a> behind and set out to see the rural parts of France where you&#8217;ll discover bottles of wine <\/span><span class=\"adverb\"><span data-offset-key=\"fu3bo-1-0\">directly<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"fu3bo-2-0\"> from the source. Your route map in France may look a bit like a wine trail with stops such as Bordeaux, Burgandy and Champagne. <\/span><span class=\"hardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"fu3bo-3-0\">With a week\u2019s worth of vacation, you can carve a path that follows your favorite French wine regions and have time to enjoy the local charms of each<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"fu3bo-4-0\">. With a longer trip, you could dip down to explore the seaside towns before bringing the car back in. <\/span><span class=\"hardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"fu3bo-5-0\">If you time your trip right, you can even see the vibrant purple lavender fields in bloom during the summer around Provence<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"fu3bo-6-0\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-offset-key=\"fu3bo-0-0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/rewards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>ALSO:<\/strong> Fuel up with Orbitz Rewards\u2014join now to earn travel perks instantly!<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"2udkk\" data-offset-key=\"bsbn6-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"bsbn6-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"bsbn6-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"2udkk\" data-offset-key=\"f48pk-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"f48pk-0-0\">\n<div id=\"attachment_44359\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44359\" class=\"wp-image-44359\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Orbitz-5-Reasons-to-Visit-Croatia-Dubrovnik-1.jpg\" alt=\"Orbitz-5 Reasons to Visit Croatia-Dubrovnik-1\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Orbitz-5-Reasons-to-Visit-Croatia-Dubrovnik-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Orbitz-5-Reasons-to-Visit-Croatia-Dubrovnik-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Orbitz-5-Reasons-to-Visit-Croatia-Dubrovnik-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Orbitz-5-Reasons-to-Visit-Croatia-Dubrovnik-1-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Orbitz-5-Reasons-to-Visit-Croatia-Dubrovnik-1-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-44359\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A view of Dubrovnik from the coastal road high above | Photo by GettingStamped.com<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>The Croatian Coastline<br \/>\n<\/strong><span class=\"hardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"45hvr-0-0\">With more than 1,000 miles of coastline on the calm and clear Adriatic Sea, Croatia is a perfect place for a coastal road trip<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"45hvr-1-0\">. Take this trip north to south or start in walled<a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/Dubrovnik-Sipanska-Luka-Hotels.0-n6050154-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Dubrovnik<\/a> and work your way up. <\/span><span class=\"hardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"45hvr-2-0\">You&#8217;re sure to find your favorites along this stunning drive full of dramatic cliffs and coastal vistas<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"45hvr-3-0\">. <\/span><span class=\"complexword\"><span data-offset-key=\"45hvr-4-0\">However<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"45hvr-5-0\">, be sure to get out and stretch your legs in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/Split-Zrnovnica-Hotels.0-n6050153-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Split<\/a>\u2014and Dubrovnik is non-negotiable.<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"1h3ld-0-0\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"2udkk\" data-offset-key=\"co5eb-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"co5eb-0-0\">\n<div id=\"attachment_59729\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-59729\" class=\"wp-image-59729 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/European-Road-Trips-Flickr-5.jpg\" alt=\"European Road Trips-Flickr\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/European-Road-Trips-Flickr-5.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/European-Road-Trips-Flickr-5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/European-Road-Trips-Flickr-5-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/European-Road-Trips-Flickr-5-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/European-Road-Trips-Flickr-5-509x340.jpg 509w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/European-Road-Trips-Flickr-5-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-59729\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Take a ride on one of the most unique roads in the world\u2014the scenery isn&#8217;t bad either | Flickr photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/rawmeyn\/6266198604\/\">Roman K\u00f6nigshofer<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Norwegian Arctic fjords road trip<br \/>\n<\/strong><span data-offset-key=\"conss-0-0\">Nature lovers will fall for this stunning stretch of roadway. <\/span><span class=\"veryhardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"conss-1-0\">The western fringes of Norway are full of majestic fjords, quaint fishing villages, and breathtaking landscapes<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"conss-2-0\">. <\/span><span class=\"veryhardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"conss-3-0\">Your Norwegian road trip wouldn&#8217;t be complete without driving the Atlanterhavsveien, which is a ribbon of a road on the Atlantic coast with bridges that seem to defy gravity<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"conss-4-0\">.<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"9bmi8-0-0\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"2udkk\" data-offset-key=\"8h508-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"8h508-0-0\">\n<div id=\"attachment_59731\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-59731\" class=\"wp-image-59731 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/European-Road-Trips-Flickr-2.jpg\" alt=\"European Road Trips-Flickr\" width=\"800\" height=\"530\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/European-Road-Trips-Flickr-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/European-Road-Trips-Flickr-2-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/European-Road-Trips-Flickr-2-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/European-Road-Trips-Flickr-2-600x398.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/European-Road-Trips-Flickr-2-513x340.jpg 513w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/European-Road-Trips-Flickr-2-400x265.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-59731\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A road trip around the Ring of Kerry will leave you in wonder | Flickr photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/anthonyagonzalez\/33211065306\/\">Anthony Gonzalez Reyes<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Ring of Kerry, Ireland<br \/>\n<\/strong><span class=\"hardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"a8uts-0-0\">The only road on the list that is a bit backward for people visiting from America and most of Europe, is in Ireland, as they drive on the left side of the road<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"a8uts-1-0\">. <\/span><span class=\"hardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"a8uts-2-0\">Not to worry: The traffic in this part of the country is minimal and you won\u2019t make it far without stopping for a picture<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"a8uts-3-0\">. <\/span><span class=\"veryhardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"a8uts-4-0\">En route, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/Kerry-Hotels.d603084.Travel-Guide-Hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kerry<\/a>&#8216;s coast offers up green and rocky islands swimming the rough Atlantic, traditional pubs, and no shortage of panoramic landscapes<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"a8uts-5-0\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"2udkk\" data-offset-key=\"79hc8-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"a8uts-0-0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/app\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47693 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/OrbitzApp.jpeg\" alt=\"Orbitz, app, iPhone, travel, deals\" width=\"600\" height=\"100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/OrbitzApp.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/OrbitzApp-300x50.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/OrbitzApp-400x67.jpeg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" 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