On arrival: Airfare deals
A few deals found on the wire, courtesy of the Washington Post:
Southwest has launched a systemwide sale, with fares from $49 to $99 each way, for travel Aug. 16-Jan. 11. Cheapest prices apply to Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday flights. Book by July 26.
United and American have launched sale fares to the Caribbean and Mexico for travel Sept. 4-Dec. 13. For cheapest fares, travel Tuesday-Thursday; two-day minimum stay required. Purchase by July 17, or pay $10 more by calling American at 1-800-433-7300 or $15 more for United at 1-800-538-2929.
EasyCruise is offering a new Classical Greece itinerary, with seven-night trips starting at $263 single or double in March for an interior cabin (other dates cost slightly more). The cruise aboard the 232-passenger easyCruiseOne travels round trip from Piraeus, near Athens, Oct. 21-April 13, stopping at a different port every day; cruise departs on Sundays. Food is not included.
Cheapcaribbean.com is offering seven-night Best of Barbados packages for travel Sept. 1-Nov. 15. Deal applies to about 20 properties and includes a free seventh night. Prices before taxes range from about $449 per person double for a two-star hotel off the beach to $1,369 for a four-star all-inclusive. Book by July 17. Info: 800-915-2322, www.cheapcaribbean.com.



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