Los Angeles

Last week we told you about the Orbitz 48-Hour Mexico sale. This week's Orbitz 48-Hour Sale (ends Wed) offers savings up to 50% on hotels in Orbitz's Top 20 Spring Break destinations: Orlando (#1), Los Angeles (#9), Atlanta (#16) and hidden spot Myrtle Beach.

Why should you take advantage of these kid-friendly vacation spots? Here are just some reasons:

• Orlando: Two words. Disney World! Stay just two miles from the park and save 35% off at the 4-star Lake Buena Vista Resort Village and Spa, a Sky Hotel & Resort.
• Los Angeles: A chance to play with celebrities' kids and a short drive to Anaheim's Disneyland are both great reasons to stay at the 4-star Los Angeles Athletic Club, with 25% in savings.
• Atlanta: Take your kids to the world's largest aquarium and save 30% off at the 4-star Melia Atlanta where you kids can play "aquarium" in Melia's great pool.
• Myrtle Beach: Although a hidden spot on Orbitz' Top 20 list, Children's Museum of Southern Carolina is where many tourists around the world come for a fun family vacation. Check out the Barefoot Yacht Club and Resort and save 30% on this 4-star hotel, and don't forget to check out their weekly fireworks display and dolphin tours, too.

This is a great date night idea for residents of the Los Angeles, California area or travelers visiting Universal CityWalk. "The Awesome Date" is a new package from Universal CityWalk that includes dinner, a movie and valet parking - for just $25 a person!

Available Monday – Thursday, you get dinner for two at one of CityWalk's participating dining locations, two tickets to a movie of your choice at CityWalk Cinemas, plus valet parking. Participating CityWalk restaurants include Andrew's Panda Inn, Camacho's Cantina, Samba Brazilian Steakhouse & Lounge, Wolfgang Puck Bistro, Hard Rock Cafe Hollywood, Buca di Beppo, Jillian's, Johnny Rockets Restaurant & Sports Lounge and the Karl Strauss Brewing Company. The restaurants have special dinner for two menus that include appetizers, entrees, and beverages.

For the movie, CityWalk Cinemas feature 19 auditoriums with ultra-plush stadium-style rocker seats, a state-of-the-art projection and sound system and nine 3D equipped theatre screens. Guests can also opt to upgrade their "Awesome Date" to include a 3D movie when making their reservation. Read more

Have you ever wanted to go to Australia? Now may be the time! V Australia just announced a travel deal where you can fly out of Los Angeles, California to Sydney, Australia and spend a long weekend away for as low as $720 per person!

The package includes 3 nights accommodations and roundtrip International Economy airfare departing Los Angeles. Do you want to extend your stay? You can add additional nights from just $66 per person per night. Better hurry though! The rates are based on travel departures between now and December 16, 2009 and must be booked and ticketed by September 30, 2009. Read more