Escape to exotic destinations on a luxury cruise. Credit: flickerized. By Kim Windyka Every once in a while, we need to treat ourselves to some much-deserved pampering. Luxury cruises can be a great way to kick back, relax and enjoy plush accommodations and five-star dining and service, all in the same place. Plus, your destination [...]

We’re closely monitoring the impact of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill on destinations along the Gulf Coast. Find daily updates here: As of August 11, 2010: Florida – All Florida beaches are open to the public.  Florida has issued Oil Impact Notices for all of Escambia, Okaloosa and Walton counties. Mississippi- The beach closure extending from [...]

Delta Airlines is updating its seat configurations. Credit: SpecialKRB. By Joe Brancatelli Delta Airlines has announced what it claims is a “major enhancement” of its domestic schedule: “first-class service on flights longer than 750 miles.” But the supposed enhancement is less than business travelers could wish for. What Delta is actually doing is creating first-class [...]

By Chris Brown, VP of Product Strategy After months of testing and tweaking, Orbitz has rolled out a new hotel search experience that lets you compare hotels in ways you cannot on other travel sites. Not only can you filter search results based on price, star rating, reviewer score and amenities, you also can compare details of several hotels without ever leaving the search [...]

Spend your Caribbean vacation along the beautiful Bahamas coastline. Credit: bryce_edwards. By Nina Gass Any getaway that involves the ocean, sandy white beaches, and gently swaying palm trees (and the prospect that Johhny Depp may appear in his pirate regalia) is ideal. With so many Caribbean vacation islands to choose from, picking one is is about [...]

Step into your childhood dreams with this chance to win a stay at Cinderella's Castle. Credit: Disney® Cinderella slept here, and so could you. Though you can’t book this storybook suite, you can enter to win an exclusive night of Disney magic. When you book a “flight + Disney hotel” package on Orbitz during August, [...]

By Nina Kokotas Hahn Starting today, many states across the country will enjoy a sales tax holiday on qualifying items such as clothing and school supplies. For me, this isn’t just an opportunity to save on the necessary school supplies for my kids, but also a great reason to do some guilt-free shopping (sure, I’ll [...]

Fun aboard the Disney Dream. By Kim Windyka and Whit Honea Family vacations should be chock-full of theme parks, beaches and exciting new places, and sailing with Disney Cruise Line makes it easy for travelers of all ages to enjoy all three of these things in one truly magical place. Disney Cruise Line offers a [...]

By Yves Pelletier Washington Monument in Washington DC. Credit Julie Lyn. The dog days of summer are nearly here again, and what better time to bring fido along on you next vacation? Try a Washington DC vacation and enjoy a city with so much to offer its pet travelers.  Not only do the overwhelming majority [...]

Think you’re getting our lowest hotel price? You know you are with Orbitz Price Assurance. In fact, this guy really sees it coming …