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Orbitz Insider Index: Seattle and Vancouver in the top ten destinations for fall getaways

September 21, 5:11 PMSeattle Travel ExaminerSue Frause
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Seattle, Sunrise, Space Needle, Elliott Pay, Pacific Northwest

Seattle and Vancouver, BC made fall's top shoulder season hot spots in the Orbitz Insider Index. The top ten list, with Dublin in the #1 spot, launches a seasonal sale with hotels as low as $35 per night in autumn's popular destinations.

The Orbitz Insider Index reviewed average hotels costs in 10 popular shoulder season destinations, indicating which ones are of the best value. Dublin, Ireland and Bermuda top the list, offering travelers the highest year-over-year percentage savings, with 44% and 38% respectively. Savvy spenders making fall getaways to Las Vegas, San Juan and Dublin will find average hotel rates of under $100 per night. For full details, go to the Orbitz website.

Orbitz - Top Fall Shoulder Season Destinations

  • 1. Dublin
  • 2009 Average Daily Hotel Rate: $92.40
  • 2008 Average Daily Hotel Rate: $165.34
  • Savings: 44%
  • 2. Bermuda
  • 2009: $202.03
  • 2008: $323.23
  • Savings: 38%
  • 3. San Juan, Puerto Rico
  • 2009: $98.30
  • 2008: $140.05
  • Savings: 30%
  • 4. Chicago
  • 2009: $124.83
  • 2008: $166.18
  • Savings: 25%
  • 5. Las Vegas
  • 2009: $92.12
  • 2008: $119.09
  • Savings: 23%
  • 6. Riviera Maya, Mexico
  • 2009: $183.96
  • 2008: $231.33
  • Savings: 21%
  • 7. Seattle
  • 2009: $112.44
  • 2008: $142.99
  • Savings: 21%
  • 8. Los Cabos, Mexico
  • 2009: $152.94
  • 2008: $183.69
  • Savings: 17%
  • 9. Vancouver, Canada
  • 2009: $127.83
  • 2008: $153.33
  • Savings: 17%
  • 10. Aspen
  • 2009: $137.62
  • 2008: $162.94
  • Savings: 16%

In addition to existing savings, most of the Orbitz Insider shoulder season destinations are included in the Orbitz Fall Sale, offering hotel rates starting at $35 per night, with free nights and upgrades.

For more info about Seattle, contact Seattle's Visitors Bureau. For information about Vancouver, BC click on the Tourism Vancouver website.

Sunrise aboard the ms Westerdam as it arrives from Seattle via Victoria. Photo by Sue Frause.
 
 
 
Postcard from Seattle and Vancouver: Photos by Sue Frause
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