At Orbitz it pays to play on Presidents weekend

With the Valentine’s and President’s Day combo weekend fast approaching, couples and singles alike are taking full advantage of the travel bargains that are a direct result of the current economic conditions. You too should take advantage of these gems. It’s oneof the recession benefits. Travelhas never been better forthe budget conscious traveler. So, cash those travelers checks and get packimg

Whether travelers are looking for a romantic getaway or just want to escape the cold over the long weekend, Orbitz (www.orbitz.com), the only online travel site to offer Price Assurance(SM), is helpingall travelers get the best hotel deals on both coasts

Orbitz data reveals that travelers are looking to escape the winter blues by heading to warmer weather. Eight of the top 10 destinations offer mild climates, with Las Vegas, Cancun and Orlando taking the top three spots. Additionally, with average daily hotel rates as low as $108 in big cities like San Francisco, travelers can find great deals no matter where they’re headed.

"Travelers have an incredible number of options this year when it comes to getting a great deal on a last-minute getaway for the long-weekend," said Jeanenne Tornatore, public relations director for Orbitz Worldwide. "With a variety of hotel promotions on our site from Breckenridge to Cancun, travelers can take their pick of deals to destinations around the country and even abroad."

Top destinations for the President’s Day / Valentine’s Day holiday weekend based on Orbitz booking data, as well as the average daily hotel rates (ADR) in each destination are as follows:

Top Destinations for the 2009 President’s Day / Valentine’s Day Weekend(1)      

1 Las Vegas , NV              $111
2 Cancun, Mexico             $262
3 Orlando, FL                    $116
4 New York, NY                 $203
5 Honolulu, HI                   $137
6 San Diego, CA               $134
7 San Francisco, CA         $108
8 Chicago, IL                      $125
9 New Orleans, LA            $124
10 Puerto Vallarta,            $201

* Based on package and hotel bookings from 1/13/09 – 1/17/09 and average daily hotel rates from 1/13/09 – 1/17/09.

With the new Orbitz Deal-O-Rama feature, travelers looking for the most updated last-minute deals need only to check this promotion out on the 1st and 15th of every month. Starting Feb. 1, the Orbitz Deal-O-Rama will feature last-minute deals to the No. 2 President’s / Valentine’s Weekend destination – Cancun.

Take advantage of the Orbitz Winter Sale. Between now and March 29 2009, travelers who book on Orbitz.com can save up to 50 percent on select hotels in more than 45 destinations throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean.

Getting to the No. 5 President’s / Valentine’s Day weekend destination – Hawaii – has never been easier. One can visit the aloha state, home to one of the world’s most active volcanoes and the world’s tallest sea mountain, birthplace of surfing and the hula and former seat of a royal kingdom, and save up to 40% OFF hotels on www.orbitz.com.

Travelers who book a ski vacation on Orbitz can save up to 50 percent at the best ski resorts in the West. Cruise the slopes at Breckenridge, experience the powder at Crested Butte or hit the apres-ski scene at Aspen, at up to 50 percent off.

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