Expedia

Aug. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - In anticipation of its 10th anniversary this fall, Expedia.com, the world's leading online travel provider, launched a 10-week sale on its top 10 destinations as well as a $50,000 dream vacation sweepstakes and instant-win game. Expedia will award one 5-day/4-night vacation per week to a featured Expedia.com top 10 destination, in addition to 70 instant-win digital camera and camcorder daily prizes to help travelers capture their vacation memories.

In addition to great prices on the most popular destinations on Expedia.com, the 10th anniversary sale will offer travelers a bonus deal each week for one of the top 10 destinations. Travelers are encouraged to check in weekly to find the newest featured destination and travel bonus. The featured destinations during the sale include New York, Mexico, Hawaii, the Caribbean, Orlando, Europe, San Francisco, Washington, D.C., Los Angeles and Las Vegas. Read more

Dec. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Expedia has introduced three new online resources to help consumers research, evaluate, and confidently choose their next hotel or destination activity. Travelers now have the ability to narrow down and prioritize hotels based on the amenities they offer, and also review new online "traveler opinions" that provide additional insight from customers who have stayed at that hotel. Expedia is also making it easier to book destination activities, attractions, and services by introducing a separate "activities" tab.

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Oct. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Expedia is making booking holiday travel this year more rewarding than ever with two new holiday promotions. Customers who book and complete air, hotel or vacation package travel on Expedia.com between now and Dec. 31, 2004, can celebrate by earning anywhere from $50 to $200 off of vacations taken between Jan. 1 - Mar. 31, 2005.* And since there will be plenty of photo opportunities during holiday trips, Expedia has teamed up with the leading online photo service, Snapfish, to offer qualified customers free prints and an easier way to manage travel memories.

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Jan. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Expedia.com, the world's leading online travel service, has launched its largest ever cruise promotion with Expedia Wave Days. In addition to already great deals on cruises of all types and lengths, Expedia Wave Days will provide exclusive booking perks and benefits to cruisers who reserve on Expedia.com during the promotion period.Read more

Nov. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- While the holiday season is joyful, it also can be the busiest and most hectic time of year, especially if travel is a part of holiday plans. As a result, Expedia.com, the world's leading online travel service, has launched a holiday travel center to arm customers with travel information that can help make this year's holiday travels merrier.Read more

Oct. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Expedia.com, the world's leading online travel service, launched several new site enhancements designed to save travelers time and money as they plan their perfect trip. New features help take the guesswork out of commonly asked questions, such as "Is breakfast included in the price of my hotel room?" and "Will airfare be less expensive if I leave a day earlier?" or "What is the total cost of my car rental, including taxes?" Upgrades include in-depth hotel room details, flexible hotel and flight search capabilities and expanded car rental options.Read more

Aug. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Is it the pool size, the room decor or the distance from the beach? Choosing a hotel is a distinctly personal experience. From location to amenities to value for the price, different travelers have different needs. But all travelers want to know what to expect before they get to a hotel's doorstep. Expedia.com, the leading seller of lodging on the Internet, now has new enhanced features for its Expedia Special Rate properties, such as area-specific maps and virtual property tours, to go along with Expedia Special Rate hotels' low-price guarantee*. Together, these features make it easy for travelers to book hotels that meet their individual preferences and provide great value. Read more