Summer Vacation Trend Spot: Quick Trips to U.S. Cities - now $50 off

MILWAUKEE, April 16, 2009 – In an environment of slimmer budgets and busy schedules, a quick getaway to America’s greatest cities is proving to be a popular and affordable vacation trend for summer travel.  Short in length, affordable, and full of possibilities vacation hopefuls are quickly learning that you don’t need to go far for very long to get some rest and relaxation or a good dose of fun excitement.

With United Vacations’ Big City Sale, the purchase of a U.S. city vacation package including flight and hotel for three nights or longer provides bundle savings, money-saving perks at thousands of hotels such as free nights, free room upgrades, meals, etc. and $50 off with promo code CITY when booked by 6 p.m. CST on April 30, 2009 for travel through August 31, 2009.

From coast to coast, in big cities or small, there’s a great escape for anyone whether they're gone for a few days, a week or even longer. This sale is open to all U.S. city vacation packages.

Here’s a look at a few featured destinations and where vacation prices begin at. Alternative cities, length of stay and package options are available.

• Tampa: 3 night air/hotel vacations from $479* per person
• Chicago: 3 night air/hotel vacations from $529* per person
• Seattle: 3 night air/hotel vacations from $579* per person
• New York: 3 night air/hotel vacations from $589* per person
• Washington D.C.: 3 night air/hotel vacations from $759* per person

Vacations can be purchased online at www.unitedvacations.com, by calling 888-328-6877 or by contacting a local travel agent.

Offer Terms & Conditions: *Sample price reflects vacation package rate available as of 4/15/09 for bookings by 6 p.m. CST on 4/30/09 for Sunday, Monday departures. All packages are available for select travel 5/3-6/29/09 staying at The Madison, A Loews Hotel in Washington D.C. Dulles, The New Yorker Hotel in New York/La Guardia, The Edgewater in Seattle, Sheraton Tampa Riverwalk Hotel in Tampa Bay and the W Chicago Lakeshore in Chicago/O'Hare. Prices are subject to change as airfare and hotel availability may be limited. Prices include all applicable fees and charges including passenger facility charges, air segment fees and September 11th Security Fee. Free night applies to room rate and tax only; qualifying stay is required. Extra values, including free values, may require a qualifying purchase. All prices shown are per person, based on double occupancy. Alternate origins, hotels and travel dates are available; prices will vary. $50 savings is based on double occupancy, $25 savings per person, maximum two people.  A roundtrip air + hotel for 3 nights or more with a minimum package purchase of $1,200 per reservation must be selected to qualify. The offer is available on air-inclusive vacations purchased by 6 p.m. CST on 4/30/09 for travel by 8/31/09, with promotion code CITY and is valid for select hotels only.  Valid hotels will be displayed at time of promotion code entry. Offer is not retroactive and may not be combined with any other promotions, discounts or deals. Additional restrictions may apply. Travel and book by dates will vary for combinable free offers listed above, see hotel description pages for details. All offers are based on availability and subject to change. Prices are subject to change as airfare and hotel availability may be limited. Prices include all applicable fees and charges and are based on double occupancy and a standard room. Customers who purchase an Economy ticket will be charged a $15 service fee, per direction for the first checked bag. This applies to travel within the United States including Hawaii as well as Canada, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Also, a $25 fee, per direction will apply for a second checked bag. Free checked bags may be allowed based on Mileage Plus status and/or the type of ticket purchased. Baggage policies may change at any time. Please see United Airlines Baggage Policy for additional information. United Vacations also offers flights via other airlines, these airlines may impose additional charges for checked baggage which is collected by the airline at check-in. See a current list of airline baggage charges or contact the airline directly for current fees and policies. For full details, see the Terms & Conditions. Best Price Guarantee is available.

About United Vacations: United Vacations serves travelers in a variety of ways, giving them more reasons than ever to plan, purchase and save on a quality vacation experience. With United Vacations travelers can look forward to choosing from a wide selection of destinations, flights and hotels around the world. The goal: offering the best in-destination activities, transportation and travel protection options, as well as delivering the highest level of customer service 24-hours a day. Travelers will be sure to enjoy a personalized experience suited to making their vacation dreams a reality.

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