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Gateways: Phoenix, Los Angeles, Tucson; Oakland (add $35); Seattle ($60); Chicago ($105); Islip ($140); additional cities available
Details: The lowest rates are based no double occupancy for Mon. or Tues. departures. Fri. or Sat. travel will cost around $85 extra per person roundtrip. Hotel taxes are included. Additional airport taxes and surcharges of about $30 per person apply
Book By: Dec. 8, 2005; seven-day advance purchase required
Contact: Southwest Airlines Vacations, 800-423-5683, swavacations.com
The package includes roundtrip airfare on Southwest Airlines and a three-night stay at the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino. Stays can be extended for an additional $180 per person per night.
Four other splashy, higher-end properties are participating in the deal: TI-Treasure Island and New York-New York Hotel & Casino also start at the $199 rate, while the Mirage is priced from $224 per person and the Bellagio at $294 per person.
The Real Deal: Roundtrip airfare and two nights' accommodations from $84 per person
When: Nov. 28, 2005 - Feb. 16, 2006; no travel Dec. 23, 2005 - Jan. 2, 2006
Gateways: Los Angeles, Phoenix, San Diego; Salt Lake City (add $25); Oakland ($40); Seattle ($70); Kansas City ($120); Islip ($155); additional cities available
Details: The lowest rates are based no double occupancy for Mon. or Tues. departures. Surcharges for Fri. or Sat. travel could run as high as $130 per person roundtrip. Hotel taxes are included. Additional airport taxes and surcharges of about $30 per person apply
Book By: Dec. 8, 2005; seven-day advance purchase required
Contact: Southwest Airlines Vacations, 800-423-5683, swavacations.com
The package includes roundtrip airfare on Southwest Airlines and a two-night stay at the lower-priced Circus Circus Hotel & Casino. Upgrades are available to the Excalibur Hotel & Casino for an additional $55 per person or to the Aladdin Resort & Casino for an additional $80 per person.
Need extra time to rake in those winnings? Travelers can extend their stay at Circus Circus for an extra $66 per person per night.
Note: This story was accurate when it was published. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.