By Expedia Guest Author, on April 5, 2000

Expedia.com Record Temperatures Hit Expedia.com this Summer

BELLEVUE, WA, April 4, 2000 – Whether visiting the sandy beaches of California or whale-watching in Alaska, Expedia, Inc. (NASDAQ: EXPE) is helping customers get a leg up on their vacation planning with the “Get a Jump on Summer” travel section on the Expedia.com™ travel service (http://www.expedia.com/). The section is packed with information, resources, and special deals for planning sensational summer trips, and also highlights favorite celebrity destinations.

VIP Vacations

For those who want to vacation like the rich and famous, Expedia.com will offer tips from people who know the meaning of luxury. Beginning with superstars Michael Caine and Gwyneth Paltrow, “Get a Jump on Summer” will feature celebrity interviews from Expedia® Radio that will be refreshed every two weeks with new personalities and new ideas. The stars will chat about their favorite getaways and each piece will provide links to destination information and travel booking tools.

“Get a Jump on Summer” Travel Section

The Expedia.com “Get a Jump on Summer” travel section (http://www.expedia.com/daily/deals/seasonal/summer.asp) is available during the peak summer travel planning season, now through June 30, 2000. The section includes resources to help vacation planners save money and discover unique summer destinations around the world, such as a medieval castle in the English countryside. Be on the lookout for new destination ideas and activities in the section through the end of June.

“According to the Travel Industry Association of America, this year half of all U.S. travelers say they'll travel as much or more than last year,” said Erik Blachford, vice president of marketing for Expedia, Inc. “The Expedia.com Get a Jump on Summer section offers them a one-stop-shop complete with relevant information and services for summer travel.”

Expedia.com offers the best travel planning resources in one easy-to-navigate section so summer trips are as fun to research and book as they are to enjoy. Travelers can state the price they want for hotel rooms and airfare, book rental cars and cruises and get driving directions all in one convenient section of the Web site.

Travelers should keep their eyes open as the section will rotate hot summer travel deals exclusive to Expedia.com customers, as well as tips and advice on ways to get the most out of summer vacations. Preview summer hotspots with 360° Tours and Slide Shows of hundreds of destinations, including Seward Harbor in Alaska or Bryce Canyon in Utah.
About Expedia, Inc.

Expedia, Inc. (NASDAQ: EXPE) operates Expedia.com, a leading online Web site in the United States with localized versions for travelers in Canada, Germany and the United Kingdom. To help customers Travel Right, Expedia.com provides the best combination of air, car, and hotel booking, vacation package and cruise offers, destination information, and point-to-point mapping. Customers have responded, making Expedia.com the most visited travel planning Web site in February with more than 5.3 million visitors, according to Media Metrix.

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