BELLEVUE, Wash., Sept. 13 \/PRNewswire-FirstCall\/ — Expedia.com\u00ae, (NASDAQ: EXPE), one of the world’s leading online travel sites, wants to help travelers avoid unnecessary travel and financial stress that may result from booking fall and holiday travel at the last minute. To ensure a relaxing vacation that fits within your budget, the travel advocates at Expedia.com recommend that you start researching and booking your fall and holiday trips now to ensure the best availability and rates. To assist in this process, below is a compilation of tips and resources designed to help you easily find and lock in the best in fall and holiday travel.<\/p>\n
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You may still be in denial that summer is over, but now is the time to plan ahead in order to find low fares and great availability for the fall and holiday season. To find the best pricing for your holiday destination, check out the Expedia.com fare compare calendar. This calendar shows how rates vary on popular U.S. routes from day to day so you can shift your departure or return dates accordingly. And help yourself avoid the dreaded “middle seat” scenario by booking early and by using the Expedia.com seat pinpointer to request your preferred seats. For more information, visit http:\/\/www.expedia.com\/holidayflights<\/a> .<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Easily Find the Best Flight Deals<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Expedia.com offers competitive airfares from 149 airlines, providing easy one-stop shopping for customers searching for the best flight for their schedule and budget. And if the flight’s almost sold out, Expedia.com will show how many seats are left at a particular price. For the latest airfare sales and deals, visit http:\/\/www.expedia.com\/deals<\/a> .<\/p>\n <\/p>\n — Song sale: Fly coast-to-coast — in Song style — from $243+. Tickets — AirTran sale: All AirTran destinations are on sale — from $73+. This — British Airways sale: This sale makes it easier for you to explore the Find Fall Travel Inspiration<\/p>\n <\/p>\n There are many great destinations to explore in the fall, so Expedia.com editors have compiled 10 great fall travel ideas designed to inspire travel. From fall foliage tours outside of Boston to a harvest wine tour in Tuscany to a visit to the Salem Witch Museum, these fun fall activities are sure to offer travel inspiration. To find out more, visit http:\/\/www.expedia.com\/fallfun<\/a> .<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Yes, You Do Have the Time<\/p>\n <\/p>\n As reported in the fifth annual Expedia.com “Vacation Deprivation survey,” each U.S. worker leaves an average of three vacation days unused each year. That amount of unused vacation days could add up to a perfect fall getaway or holiday escape! For destination inspiration and to easily book all of your travel needs, visit http:\/\/www.expedia.com\/<\/a> or call the Expedia.com travel specialists at .<\/p>\n <\/p>\n About Expedia.com\u00ae<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Expedia.com is one of the world’s leading online travel sites, with more than 25 million travelers visiting each month to find the trip that’s right for them. Expedia.com (http:\/\/www.expedia.com\/<\/a> ) helps customers easily plan and book travel by utilizing the latest technology and the right selection of vacation packages, flights, hotels, rental cars, cruises and in-destination activities, attractions, and services. With its Expedia Special Rate\u00ae Guarantee for hotels, Cruise Price Guarantee Plus, vacation package savings, and more, Expedia.com offers exceptional value to customers around the globe each and every day. Expedia.com travel specialists are available 24 hours a day to help customers with their travels — before, during, and after each trip. Expedia.com has won the “Brandweek Customer Loyalty Award” for six consecutive years. Expedia.com is an operating company of Expedia, Inc. CST: 2029030-40<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 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<\/p>\n <\/p>\n SOURCE: Expedia.com<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Web site: http:\/\/www.expedia.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Key deals available right now include:<\/pre>\n
\nmust be booked no later than September 29, 2005, and at least seven
\ndays in advance of travel, with travel completed by January 31, 2006.<\/p>\n
\nsale’s fares are good for travel all the way through February 1, 2006.
\nPlan to travel on a Tuesday, Wednesday, or Saturday and book at least
\nseven days before you leave. Tickets must be booked by midnight
\nEastern Time on September 20, 2005.<\/p>\n
\nworld, with low fares from $283+ roundtrip to cities like London,
\nParis, Rome, Athens, Cairo, Hong Kong, and many more. Tickets must be
\nbooked by September 22, 2005 and at least seven days in advance of
\ntravel. Start your trip between October 27 and December 15, 2005, or
\nbetween December 24, 2005 and April 3, 2006.<\/p>\n