Orbitz.com has hotel deals in San Francisco for Memorial Day weekend © 2015 Karen Rubin/news-photos-features.com
Last-minute travelers and procrastinators alike can still find deals for Memorial Day weekend. The latest Orbitz Insider Index spotlights the most popular destinations for the holiday weekend along with nearby alternatives that can save travelers up to 35 percent. Consumers can save even more by using promotion code TRAVELHAPPY, which gives travelers an additional 20 percent off of hotel stays of one night or more when booking travel on Orbitz.com or the mobile apps through May 24.1
“Memorial Day marks the beginning of the summer season and Americans are traveling in record numbers this year,” said Jeanenne Tornatore, senior editor for Orbitz.com. “It’s not too late to get away without breaking the bank. By booking accommodations just outside of major tourist hubs or by staying in neighboring suburbs, travelers can stretch their budgets even further.”
Memorial Day Orbitz Insider Index
The Memorial Day Orbitz Insider Index rounds up the 10 most popular destinations, based on hotel bookings, for the holiday weekend along with cheaper locations in nearby suburbs or neighboring cities. Las Vegas takes the top spot this year as the most popular destination among travelers, with Cancun and New York rounding out the top three.
| Orbitz Top 10 Memorial Day Destinations2 | |||||
| Rank | Top 10 Destinations Memorial Day Weekend 2015 |
Average Daily Rate (ADR) |
Alternative Accommodations Neighborhoods/Suburbs |
Average Daily Rate (ADR) |
Savings |
| 1 | Las Vegas, Nev. | $139 | Downtown (off-strip) Las Vegas, Nev. | $105 | 24% |
| 2 | Cancun, Mexico | $238 | Playa Del Carmen, Mexico | $217 | 9% |
| 3 | New York, N.Y. | $288 | Jersey City, N.J. | $237 | 18% |
| 4 | Chicago, Ill. | $211 | Lakeview, Ill. | $192 | 9% |
| 5 | Punta Cana, Dominican Republic | $237 | La Romana, Dominican Republic | $154 | 35% |
| 6 | San Diego, Calif. | $183 | Carlsbad, Calif. | $152 | 17% |
| 7 | Orlando, Fla. | $123 | Kissimmee, Fla. | $88 | 28% |
| 8 | London, UK | $250 | Paddington, UK | $170 | 32% |
| 9 | Miami Beach, Fla. | $232 | Downtown Miami, Fla. | $176 | 24% |
| 10 | San Francisco, Calif. | $238 | San Mateo, Calif. | $166 | 30% |
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