Orbitz.com Partners With QUANTUM OF SOLACE to Give Away Seven One-of-a-Kind Trips Inspired by the Upcoming James Bond Film

Orbitz.com Partners With QUANTUM OF SOLACE to Give Away Seven One-of-a-Kind Trips Inspired by the Upcoming James Bond Film

Orbitz Offers Special Package Deals and Insider Tips for Booking Bond-Like Adventures without the 007 Price Tag

CHICAGO, Oct. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- With unlimited funds and impeccable style, James Bond travels the world, making many travelers' escapades pale in comparison. Fortunately, travelers don't need to be James Bond to experience the settings of the upcoming Bond film, QUANTUM OF SOLACE. This Metro-Goldwyn- Mayer Pictures/Columbia Pictures release of EON Productions' 22nd James Bond adventure releases in theatres worldwide November 2008. Orbitz.com has partnered with the film to give travelers seven ultimate Bond experiences, and offers insider tips and deals for those looking to plan a 007 escape on a budget.

"With inspiration from movies like QUANTUM OF SOLACE, more and more travelers look for ways to infuse some adventure and luxury into their vacations," said Tom Russell, Group Vice President for Brand Marketing at Orbitz Worldwide. "We've partnered with the film to give travelers a taste of what it's like to travel like Bond with unique trips to some of the world's most intriguing destinations."

"Travel Like Bond" Giveaway

Most travelers will never be picked up at the airport by a chauffeur, cruise down the Thames River in London on a speed boat, or paraglide in the mountains of Ecuador. That's all about to change for the seven winners of the Orbitz "Travel Like Bond" giveaway.

Starting October 1, Orbitz will be giving away seven Bond-inspired trips, some destinations from QUANTUM OF SOLACE, that span the globe including Santiago, London, Istanbul, Panama City, Los Cabos, and Quito, Ecuador.

-- VIP in Vegas - Las Vegas airfare + 5 nights at the 5-Star Wynn Resort in Las Vegas, pick up from the airport by a chauffeur, helicopter excursion to the Grand Canyon, champagne lunch and white water rafting on the Colorado River, an Aston Martin test-drive, private gaming lessons at the Wynn Casino, martinis at a private pool cabana, couples massage at the Wynn Spa, VIP tickets to La Reve, complimentary round of golf for two, bottle service at the Wynn's celebrity studded clubs, and all meals during the stay.

-- Undercover in Istanbul - Airfare to Istanbul + 5 nights at the Madison Hotel, city tour of Istanbul, a cruise down the Bosphorus strait aboard a private motorboat for two, helicopter tour of Istanbul, horse-drawn carriage tour of Princes' Island, dinner with a view and belly dancing entertainment, and museum tour.

-- Luxury in London - Airfare to London + 5 nights at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House, jet boat ride on the Thames River, champagne aboard the iconic London Eye, West End theatre tickets and dinner for two, open top London bus tour, and luxury car rental.

To enter visit http://www.orbitz.com/bond, where Bond fans can also watch movie clips from QUANTUM OF SOLACE and play Bond trivia games to gear up for the movie. Entrants are also eligible to win one of more than 200 instant prizes, including the new video game "James Bond 007: Quantum of Solace(TM)", airfare vouchers and James Bond Blu-ray Disc Movies.

Daniel Craig reprises his role as Ian Fleming's James Bond 007 in QUANTUM OF SOLACE, the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures/Columbia Pictures release of EON Productions' 22nd adventure in the longest-running film franchise in motion picture history. The film is produced by Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli and directed by Marc Forster. The screenplay was written by Paul Haggis and Neal Purvis & Robert Wade.

Bond Travel on a Budget

Throughout the history of Bond films, the secret agent has traveled to five continents, more than 45 countries and even outer space, saving the world one movie at a time. As Bond maneuvers between Italy, Panama, Chile and more in QUANTUM OF SOLACE, Orbitz.com invites travelers to visit http://www.orbitz.com/bond to find the inspiration, deals and tips to some top international destinations featured in the current and past Bond films.

Travelers can save 10 percent on hotel stays and $75 on 3+ night packages at select hotels around the world. Travel must be booked between October 1, 2008 and November 16, 2008. Travel must be completed by January 31, 2009. For full terms and conditions, visit http://www.orbitz.com/bond.

   --  Save 10% on select hotel stays with promotion code BOND10.   --  Save $75 off 3+ night select vacation packages with promotion code       BOND75.     Tips on How to Travel Like Bond Without the 007 Price Tag   

001. Maintain a low profile and save money by being flexible with your travel dates and times. Book well in advance and stop worrying about ticket prices dropping with services like Orbitz Price Assurance.

002. To stealthily maneuver about and save on hotel costs, consider alternative lodging options like condos, cabins and private homes, available at http://www.vacationrentals.orbitz.com/.

003. If you want to indulge in those little Bond extras like parasailing or an in-room massage, bundle your flight, hotel and rental car into a vacation package to get the most for your money.

004. Don't let exchange rates thwart your mission. Try island destinations that use the dollar or explore less expensive Eastern European and South American countries where your money goes further.

005. To treat your own "Bond girl" (or guy) to a martini at the best restaurants, prime seats at the best shows or an exciting local adventure tour, always make your reservations before you depart on your vacation to get the best deals.

006. Make full use of the available technology. Use mobile sites like http://www.orbitz.com/ to find real-time availability for hotels on the fly, and check your flight status anytime, anywhere.

007. Plan your trip to travel in the off-season -- Fall, Winter, and early Spring. You'll miss the majority of tourists and find better deals than in the high season, which for many popular destinations is Summer.

*Terms and Conditions

To enter, visit http://www.orbitz.com/bond during the Promotion Period. Entrant will be required to create a consumer profile by completing an Official Online Registration Form including a username, password, name, address, e-mail address, daytime telephone number, date of birth and acceptance of the Official Rules and Orbitz Privacy Policy. Upon completion, click on "submit." Entrant will receive one (1) entry into the Orbitz "Travel Like Bond" Sweepstakes ("Sweepstakes") Prize Period Grand Prize drawing after successfully completing the aforementioned entry process. Non-winning Prize Period entries do not roll over to subsequent Prize Period drawings. Entrant must return to http://www.orbitz.com/Bond each Prize Period during the Promotion Period and enter his/her username and password to receive one (1) entry into that Prize Period's drawing. Entries must be received by the dates listed in the Prize Period table above to be eligible for that Prize Period drawing. If you have special needs within the meaning of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and require assistance in order to participate in the Sweepstakes, please call (262) 780-6164. Sponsor, its licensors and prize providers, GMR, 15 letters, Gray Line, MediaHub, Brodeur Partners, Mullen Communications, Inc., Zocalo Group, Hall & Partners and each of their affiliates are not responsible for lost, late, or misdirected entries. Any individual attempting to submit more entries than allowed will be disqualified. Limit one (1) automatic entry per person/authorized e-mail account per Prize Period.

About Orbitz

Orbitz (http://www.orbitz.com/) is a leading online travel company that enables travelers to search for and purchase a broad array of travel products, including airline tickets, hotel rooms, rental cars, cruises and vacation packages. Since launching its website www.orbitz.com to the general public in June 2001, Orbitz has become one of the largest online travel sites in the world based on gross travel bookings. On Orbitz, consumers can search more than 80,000 suppliers worldwide including airlines, hotels and car rental companies. Orbitz is a brand that is owned and operated by Orbitz Worldwide (NYSE:OWW) .

About EON Productions

EON Productions/Danjaq, LLC, is owned by the Broccoli family and has produced twenty two James Bond films since 1962, including QUANTUM OF SOLACE. The James Bond films, produced by Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, make up the longest running franchise in film history and include the recent blockbuster films GoldenEye, Tomorrow Never Dies, The World is Not Enough, Die Another Day and Casino Royale. EON Productions and Danjaq LLC, are affiliate companies and control all worldwide merchandising of the James Bond franchise.

About Columbia Pictures

Columbia Pictures, part of the Columbia TriStar Motion Picture Group, is a Sony Pictures Entertainment company. Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is a subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America (SCA), a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation. SPE's global operations encompass motion picture production and distribution; television production and distribution; digital content creation and distribution; worldwide channel investments; home entertainment acquisition and distribution; operation of studio facilities; development of new entertainment products, services and technologies; and distribution of filmed entertainment in 67 countries. Sony Pictures Entertainment can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.sonypictures.com/.

About Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc.

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc., through its operating subsidiaries, is actively engaged in the worldwide production and distribution of motion pictures, television programming, home video, interactive media, music and licensed merchandise. The company owns the world's largest library of modern films, comprising around 4,100 titles. Operating units include Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc., Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures Inc., United Artists Films Inc., Ventanazul, MGM Television Entertainment Inc., MGM Networks Inc., MGM Domestic Networks LLC, MGM Distribution Co, MGM International Television Distribution Inc, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Home Entertainment LLC, MGM ON STAGE, MGM Music, MGM Worldwide Digital Media, MGM Consumer Products and MGM Interactive. In addition, MGM has ownership interests in international TV channels reaching nearly 120 countries. MGM ownership is as follows: Providence Equity Partners (29%), TPG (21%), Sony Corporation of America (20%), Comcast (20%), DLJ Merchant Banking Partners (7%) and Quadrangle Group (3%). For more information, visit http://www.mgm.com/.

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CONTACT: Abigail Hunt of Orbitz, +1-312-894-4734,
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