What’s the first phrase that comes to mind when the polar vortex blasts its way across the Canadian border? No, not the one with the unprintable expletives. The one that goes something like, “Get me out of here!” Well, you’re not alone. According to Orbitz booking data, every time the mercury takes an icy dip, Orbitz customers go running for the hills. Or, more accurately, the beaches of Mexico and the Caribbean. Our data also found that customers book more vacations when it snows, and they’re willing to pay more for their trips when the weather gets tough.
