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One of the fastest growing winter beach destinations on the Orbitz Insider Index, Charleston offers historic charm with seaside flavor, making it a spectacular romantic getaway. Adventurous couples can suit up at one of the local companies in town and enjoy sea kayaking for a fun way to experience the ocean. Vacationers seeking a quieter beach can head to Kiawah Island which features a 10-mile stretch of stunning sand. Located about an hour from town, Kiawah offers golf, tennis and fine dining in addition to the sea. Back in Charleston, a carriage tour or a stroll through the Artists' Gallery of Charleston are sure to make any romantic vacation unforgettable.
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The Orbitz Insider knows that travelers want luxury in the surf that won't leave only sand in their pockets. And for travelers looking for a late-summer getaway, Orbitz offers picks to help beach-goers avoid the potential effects of hurricane season. "It's no secret that hitting the beach is a popular summer pastime, but it can be more difficult to decipher where you can find a truly great deal when you head outside the U.S.," said Heather Leisman, senior director of merchandising for Orbitz.
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Orbitz data shows that Chicago's O'Hare International will be the busiest U.S. airport over the 2007 Labor Day weekend, taking over the top spot from Los Angeles International Airport, which was #1 in 2006. The Orbitz Insider Index, a leading research initiative that shows significant destination trend information in the travel industry... revealed that Charlotte's Douglas International Airport made a significant leap in the rankings and will be the No. 2 busiest airport this year, moving up 15 spots from 2006.
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Distinctive wines combined with southern hospitality have vaulted the Texas Hill and Arkansas Wine Countries to the #2 and #3 spots respectively on the Orbitz Insider Index fastest-growing list. And the Pacific Northwest is gaining on California as the place to be when it comes to wine excursions. Three of the top ten fastest-growing regions in the U.S. hail from points of interest in Washington and Oregon. And before snow starts to fall in the Midwest, there are a number of growing wine regions that have given destinations in Ohio, Indiana, Tennessee and Michigan four of the top 10 spots.
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In order to help travelers plan the perfect vacation, Orbitz released its "Staff Insider Picks" for Caribbean island destinations. This list of outstanding locations can have travelers gazing at colorful coral reefs or climbing giant waterfalls, depending upon their fancy.
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From the east coast to the west coast and everywhere in between, the Orbitz Insider staff has profiled some long weekend destinations to enjoy over the Labor Day weekend. These locations include:
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