Orbitz Insider Index Reveals Secrets on Fall's Top Shoulder Season Hotspots

2009-09-23

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Orbitz The Orbitz Insider Index reviewed average hotel costs in 10 popular shoulder season destinations, identifying which give travelers the most value this fall.

International hotspots Dublin and Bermuda top the list, offering consumers the highest year-over-year percentage savings, with 44% and 38% respectively. But, savvy spenders should set their sights on a fall excursion to Las Vegas, San Juan, and once again, Dublin, all of which offer average hotel rates under $100 per night.

                         The Orbitz Insider Index

                 Top Fall Shoulder Season Destinations



                      2009 Average         2008 Average       YOY Percentage

  Destination       Daily Hotel Rate(1)  Daily Hotel Rate(2)     Savings



  Dublin, Ireland       $92.40               $165.34               44%



  Bermuda              $202.03               $323.23               38%



  San Juan, Puerto

  Rico                  $98.30               $140.05               30%



  Chicago              $124.83               $166.18               25%



  Las Vegas             $92.12               $119.09               23%



  Riviera Maya,

  Mexico               $183.96               $231.33               21%



  Seattle              $112.44               $142.99               21%



  Los Cabos, Mexico    $152.94               $183.69               17%



  Vancouver, Canada    $127.83               $153.33               17%



  Aspen                $137.62               $162.94               16%