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Expedia.com Launches Online Resource Center to Provide Travelers with Stress-Free All-Inclusive Vacation Ideas
Expedia.com(R), the
world's leading online travel service, recently launched a new online resource
center that provides travelers with deals, information, and benefits of
all-inclusive resort vacations. According to a new survey conducted by Harris
Interactive(R), this trip planning resource comes just in time: 70 percent of
U.S. adults admit to feeling stressed about vacationing and 33 percent
attribute this stress specifically to exceeding their vacation budget.
All-inclusive resorts are a great option for these travelers because they
typically include meals, beverages, entertainment and sometimes more within
the price of the room, helping to alleviate any overspending concerns while on
vacation. To find out more about all-inclusive resorts, visit
http://www.expedia.com/allinclusive.
"It's rather ironic that people often take a vacation to get away from
their day-to-day tensions, yet still manage to get stressed out while they're
on their trip," comments Kari Swartz, Expedia.com travel expert. "A frequent
source of vacation stress is budget: 90 percent of U.S. adults go over budget
once they're on vacation, with about 57 percent overspending specifically on
food and drinks. All-inclusive resorts are a great option for these people, as
gourmet meals and premium beverages are typically included with the room
price. Also, entertainment and activities and sometimes even childcare are
usually included at these resorts, allowing you to actually sit back and
relax -- which is what vacationing is all about."
Having all of your vacation needs and desired amenities included in one
upfront price is very appealing to many travelers. In fact, 34 percent of U.S.
adults surveyed said they'd stay at an all-inclusive resort for their next
getaway primarily because of the convenience; while 26 percent said they'd
choose this kind of vacation so they wouldn't have to worry about overspending
on food and drinks.
The exotic locations of many all-inclusive resorts and the ability to find
tailored vacations for families, singles, couples, and adventure seekers also
topped the list of reasons why travelers would opt for an all-inclusive
vacation. The survey showed that 42 percent of adults are most likely to
choose an all-inclusive for family trips, 41 percent said they would go this
route if planning a warm weather getaway, and 38 percent would choose an
all-inclusive resort for a romantic vacation.
Expedia's new online resource center helps travelers better understand and
evaluate all-inclusive resorts for their next vacation. Travelers can find
resort spotlights, view top destinations for all-inclusive experiences, and
see the different categories of resorts that are available to them. In
addition, the new resource center is a great place to find the latest
all-inclusive deals and promotions, including the following:
-- Family time in Cancun: Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort - 4 stars -
4 nights hotel + air from Miami from $974. Hotel only starting from
$333/night.
-- Luxurious getaway to Riviera Maya: Secrets Capri Riviera Cancun -
4.5 stars - 4 nights hotel + air from New York City from $1,104. Hotel
only starting from $331/night.
-- Honeymoon heaven in Jamaica: Couples Negril - 4 stars - 7 nights hotel
+ air from Houston from $1,687. Includes free half-hour his/hers
massage and champagne for honeymooners. Hotel only starting from
$380/night.
-- Kid Time to play, parent time to relax: Beaches Turks and Caicos -
4 nights hotel + air from New York City from $1,490. Hotel only
starting from $510/night.
About Expedia, Inc.
Expedia, Inc. is the world's leading online travel service and the fourth
largest travel agency in the United States. Expedia's award-winning Expert
Searching and Pricing (ESP) technology delivers the most comprehensive flight
options available online. ESP also allows customers to dynamically build
complete trips that combine flights, Expedia(R) Special Rate hotels and other
lodging, ground transportation, and destination services and activities.
Expedia's quality and leadership have been recognized in awards such as PC
Magazine's "Editors' Choice" and Forbes' "Favorite General Travel Site."
Expedia is an operating company of IAC/InterActiveCorp (Nasdaq: IACI). CST:
2029030-40
Survey Methodology
Harris Interactive(R) fielded the survey, via its QuickQuery(SM) online
omnibus, on behalf of Expedia. This online study was conducted among a
nationwide sample of 2,580 U.S. adults comprising 1,184 men and 1,396 women
18 years of age or older. The data were weighted to be representative of the
total U.S. adult population on the basis of region, age within gender,
education, household income, race/ethnicity and propensity to be online.
Interviewing for this omnibus survey was completed between March 14 and March
16, 2005. The sampling error for the total sample is plus or minus 2
percentage points.
NOTE: Expedia, Expedia.com, and the airplane logo are either registered
trademarks or trademarks of Expedia, Inc. in the United States, Canada and/or
other countries. Other product and company names mentioned herein may be
trademarks of their respective owners.
Sample prices shown are per person, based on double occupancy. Prices vary
by date and availability. All offers are subject to availability at time of
booking and may be changed or discontinued without notice. Blackout dates,
minimum night stays, seasonal surcharges, taxes, resort fees (if any) and
other restrictions may apply. Pricing may include exchange rate variances.
Sample pricing is valid as of March 28, 2005.
SOURCE Expedia, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.expedia.com
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