By Angie Jaime For the ultimate kid-friendly, family vacation, the Nickelodeon Getaway package brings together your kids’ favorite Nick characters at amazing vacation destinations. Available at participating Marriott resort locations, the two-night Nickelodeon Getaway includes a character breakfast with SpongeBob SquarePants and Dora the Explorer ,  poolside games and even shows where your kids will get a chance to get slimed! Plus enjoy... 

By Nina Kokotas Hahn The rooftop lounge at celeb favorite, The Peninsula Chicago. Today Orbitz and OK! Magazine are excited to reveal the world’s 10 most exclusive celebrity hotels, alongside affordable, alternate hotels featuring many of the same swanky options for less. Whether you’re looking to rub shoulders with A-listers like Katy Perry , Justin Bieber , and Ashton Kutcher , or whether you simply want to live it up like a celebrity... 

By Vince Font Xpu-Ha Palace Wyndham Resort I’ll come right out and say it: There’s no better way to vacation than by taking the all inclusive vacations route. Most of the people I know who put off vacationing don’t do it for lack of money, but more so to avoid spending the majority of their trip stressing out. If you’re of this ilk, all inclusive …  Read More →

  Le Blanc Spa Resort, an adults only, all inclusive resort. By Maria Mora I used to think Cancun was only for spring-breakers, but after my last two visits, I’ve learned that it’s far more than a spring break destination. Next time I visit, you can bet I’ll be looking to experience fine luxury at some of Mexico’s top all inclusive resorts . Beyond these incredible Cancun hotels , I’m also excited about tours that... 

By Maria Mora All-inclusive resorts are not all the same, especially in Cancun. Each one offers some unique experiences to help set it apart from the rest. Here are five all-inclusive Cancun vacations with some remarkable selling points: Dreams Cancun Dreams Cancun Resort & Spa : Always wanted to swim with dolphins ? At Dreams Cancun Resort & Spa, guests can swim with dolphins in a natural salt-water lagoon on the resort property.... 

By Maria Mora Beachfront massages at Sandals Bahamanian. As a Floridian, I don’t have to travel far to find the perfect exotic location. Bahamas vacations offer a stunning tropical locale, relaxing beaches and exciting activities. Here are my five favorite  all-inclusive resorts in the Bahamas for those trying to decide where to go on their next vacation: 1. Sandals Royal Bahamian Spa Resort & Offshore Island : If you’re looking... 

1. Maroma Resort and Spa by Orient Express : Maybe  it’s the aromatherapy with nightly turndown service, the stunning rooftop yoga pavilion , or  secluded, picture-perfect location in Playa Del Carmen , but this four-star resort tops my list. It made Travel and Leisure’s list of Top 20 Worlds Best Hotel Spa Mexico, Central and South America. 2. Tides Riviera Maya : To me, romance is all about privacy and relaxation. At the... 

By Whit Honea Sunrise in Los Cabos. Credit: Ken Bosma. Looking for relaxation, luxury, and adventure on your Mexico vacation ? This can seem a daunting task when faced with the many Mexico hotels from which to choose, but here’s a tip to make it easier: choose Los Cabos for your next Mexico vacation. Comprised of the towns of San José del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas — the city of Acapulco — Los Cabos offers dramatic beaches, rich... 

By Whit Honea There’s nothing better than all inclusive resorts to make a Caribbean vacation as affordable and enjoyable as possible. If you’ve never been before, here’s what you should know about all inclusive resorts . W Retreat & Spa, Vieques Island All inclusive resorts can include round-trip airfare, hotel accommodations, all meals and snacks, beverages (including alcoholic beverages), various activities and entertainment,... 

By Maria Mora Riu Ocho Rios, Jamaica. Credit: Tomash Devenishek When my husband and I visited Jamaica on a Caribbean vacation , we made a point of spending an entire day simply exploring by foot and by cab. We watched a local band perform, shopped at a farmer’s market, and ate jerk pork at a small restaurant populated by locals. We never felt crowded by other tourists. Attending local events can really “spice up” a Caribbean islands... 

Hotel Encanto By Lena Katz It’s great to see Mexico rebounding after a rough 2009. Cancun leads the charge when it comes to Mexico vacation destinations, back to nearly full occupancy thanks to Spring Break and great promotions. But all over Mexico, tourism is up and new hotels are opening. Plus, cruise lines continue to frequent both coasts, even adding new, lengthier Mexico itineraries for 2010. Acapulco welcomes Hotel Encanto , the boutique... 

By Mike O’Shea They had me at the tropical fish kiddie slides. As an Orbitz employee, it is my solemn duty to travel somewhere warm and beach-infested with the family every holiday season. Last year it was Maui’s Ka’anapali Beach. But with the economy in tatters, we felt prudence was in order. So part of our search criteria was for a destination easier on the wallet. A Mexico vacation was still extremely reasonable due to the…  Read More →

We’ve released the 2010 Orbitz Best In Stay awards today, recognizing more than 50 hotels that scored rave reviews from Orbitz guests. We collected reviews and scores only from Orbitz customers who booked a stay at the hotel. Each traveler was asked to rate a variety of hotel attributes on a scale of 1 to 5, including amenities, maintenance, hotel staff, room comfort, location and value. The “overall score” is an average of all... 

St. Nicholas Abbey, a 17th Century plantation. (Photo provided by the Barbados Tourism Authority) By Lena Katz In which Caribbean vacation destination can you spot Prince Harry playing polo, Robin Thicke and Smoky Robinson headlining a jazz festival, and Serena Williams strolling with her beau, all within the same few weeks? Only one island has this much cross-cultural, all-ages, Town & Country-flavored celeb cache: Barbados, the sophisticated,... 

Curacao Carnival By Lena Katz My blog post about couples-friendly Caribbean spots ( Spice up Valentine’s Day with a Caribbean vacation ) sparked the snappy comeback, “What about places for singles to go and avoid all those canoodling twosomes?” Great question!! Here are some of my destination recommendations for singles, solo fliers, group travelers and anyone else not packing his-n-hers matching beach outfits for their next...