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Want to discover some of Europe’s most fascinating destinations for less? Swiss International Airlines is offering flights to a variety of destinations from just $501 per person round-trip, including taxes. The following sample fares and more are available as part of their 3-day promotional sale:

• New York to Moscow…$501
• New York to Istanbul…$580
• New York to Geneva…$668
• Chicago to Istanbul…$680
• New York to Barcelona…$689
• New York or Boston to Zurich…$690
• New York to Madrid…$690

Travel between March 27 and May 17 — a great time to visit Europe. But hurry, you need to book by the end of day Thursday, March 15 to take advantage of this great offer. Visit the Swiss International Airlines website to find out more and book.

See our Europe Destination Guides for more trip-planning information. Then use our Travel Search price comparison tool to find the lowest rates on hotels, packages, and more travel deals.

Save big on flights to London when you book them last minute through American Airlines. Starting from $266, you can fly one-way to the capital of England and travel any time between now and March 2012. Once in London, discover the mix of historic charm and cutting-edge modernity that makes it one of the most acclaimed cities in the world. From the edgy art and music scenes to the world-class cuisine and nightlife, you’ll find no shortage of excitement during your stay. Also visit some of London’s most famous historical sites, including Westminster Abbey, the Tower Bridge, and Big Ben.

Sample One-Way Round-Trip Fares to London:

• Hartford, CT: $266
• Boston: $291
• Baltimore: $291
• Washington, D.C.: $295
• Raleigh/Durham: $305
• Dallas: $315
• Chicago: $316
• Los Angeles: $331
• Albuquerque: $341
• Atlanta: $355

THE VALUE: Save up to 35% on similar flights during the same travel period.

THE CATCH: Hurry – you have to act fast to snag these last-minute deals!

THE DETAILS: Visit American Airlines to book this deal.

WE’VE GOT MORE: See our London Travel Guide for more trip-planning information.

The early bird may get the worm, but the last-minute traveler gets the cheap air tickets to Europe with this sale from Aer Lingus. Travel June 16-30 or July 2-August 22 (depending on the route) from New York, Boston and Chicago to select cities in the Netherlands, Germany, France, Spain, and Italy for as low as $348 (each-way).  Nine great cities are included in the sale — even Paris, Barcelona, and Amsterdam.

THE VALUE: The same routes cost over $1,000 in summer on other airlines, so this deal saves over $400 on round-trip tickets.

THE CATCH: Tickets must be booked seven days in advance of travel, and taxes and fees are not included.

THE DETAILS: Click here to book online with Aer Lingus.

WE’VE GOT MORE: Find the best place to stay in Europe with our Travel Search tool, or check out what to do when you get there with our European Travel Guides.

Fly round-trip to Honolulu this fall and save hundreds with this air deal starting at just $353, including tax. Prices are slashed on routes from a number of continental US cities, including New York, San Francisco, Atlanta, Boston and more. Book now and spend Labor Day on the beach. Honolulu, Hawaii’s capital city, is the perfect vacation spot for surfing, snorkeling, and relaxing before the start of winter.

THE VALUE: Flights from the mainland US to Honolulu often cost over $353 each way, so this round-trip deal halves the cost of a usual ticket. These are especially great prices for travel from the east coast, considering that flights from New York to Hawaii often cost as much as $800 round trip.

THE CATCH: These flights will get snapped up fast, so book now for the widest selection of dates. Lowest prices were found for weekday travel.

THE DETAILS: Click here to book your flight online with our Travel Search price comparison tool.

WE’VE GOT MORE: Find the best place to stay in Hawaii with our Hotel Reviews Page, or check out what to do when you get there with our Honolulu Travel Guide.

Don’t bore your Mom this year with another Mother’s Day gift of bath products or an appliance, surprise her with a getaway to her favorite city with this Mother’s Day Flight sale from AirTran airways! Book by May 10 and travel now through November 16 to cities nationwide like Las Vegas, New York City and West Palm Beach; or to more exotic destinations including Bermuda, Aruba and Cancun. Show your Mom she’s taught you how to be frugal, by saving over $50 each way on peak summer travel!

Sample Fares (O/W):

• Memphis – Atlanta: $59
• Boston – Baltimore: $43
• Baltimore – Bermuda: $79
• New York – West Palm Beach: $94
• Chicago – Cancun: $119
• Atlanta – Aruba: $124
• Orlando – Las Vegas: $154
• And more!

THE VALUE: Depending on which route you choose, this sale saves you over $100 on peak summer ticket prices.

THE CATCH: Blackout dates apply, and taxes and fees are not included. Tell Mom to pack light – checking just one bag will cost $20 each way.

THE DETAILS: Click here to book your flight online with AirTran.

WE’VE GOT MORE: Use our Travel Search price comparison tool to find the best hotel deals in town. Can’t decide which city to fly to? Check out our Travel Guides for inspiration.

An airline expansion move finally reaps benefits for the consumer. Small-scale carrier Vision Airlines (formerly Vision Air) is launching 17 new routes out of Northwest Florida Airport, which previously served only Niagara Falls, N.Y., and Miami. Starting from just $19 each way (before taxes), these flights will connect Florida Gulf Coast cities Destin and Ft. Walton Beach with Little Rock, Ark., Baton Rouge, La., Asheville, N.C.,and more – the most western route lands in Houston, and the farthest north (besides Niagara Falls) is Louisville, Ky.. You’ll find fares from $19 between Destin and the following cities: Baton Rouge, Atlanta, Little Rock, Greenville, N.C., and more!

THE VALUE: Round-trip rates can skyrocket to over $300 between these cities on big carriers.

THE CATCH: These fares must be redeemed on flights through May 21.

THE DETAILS: Visit www.visionairlines.com and book by March 24!

WE’VE GOT MORE: Visit our Hotel Deals pages to book a room at your destination.

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