Charlotte, Escape to the Caribbean for Memorial Day Weekend

ATLANTA, GA--(Marketwired - May 28, 2016) - Vacation Express is delighted to resume service to the Caribbean from Charlotte, North Carolina. Starting this Saturday, non-stop charter flights to Punta Cana will depart weekly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport through August 6, 2016 for luxurious six-night stays. This service is in addition to the popular escapes to Cancun that began weekly departures earlier this month.

These Memorial Day Weekend flights are the perfect way for couples and families alike to welcome the summer season with open arms and celebrate the end of the school year. Several flights are already sold out with travelers eager to play in the sand and dip their toes in the beautiful waters.

Vacation Express' non-stop flights to Punta Cana are operated by Swift Air, LLC. on Boeing 737-400 series aircraft which seat 150 passengers. These value-packed flights enable travelers to sit back and relax while enjoying a complimentary non-alcoholic beverage and snack. Each traveler is permitted one free carry-on bag and the option to upgrade to a money-saving deal. Money-saving bundles start at only $39 each way with the Preferred Plus upgrade which includes two complimentary alcoholic beverages, a snack box, roomy front-row seating and a free checked bag weighing up to 44lbs. First class is also available with all the extras plus additional legroom, 2x2 seating and priority check-in and boarding for only $99 each way.

Travelers flying to Cancun will be delighted with the non-stop flights operated by Aeromexico on a Boeing 737 which offers a complimentary bag of pretzels, in-flight entertainment and a complimentary alcoholic beverage. All passengers are permitted one free carry-on bag and the option to upgrade. Upgrades start at only $20 each way for Preferred Seating with the option to upgrade to First Class for only $99 each way which includes amenities such as priority check-in and boarding, access to the First Class Lounge in Cancun, roomy front-row seating and a free checked bag weighing up to 44lbs.

Travelers can purchase airfare starting at $299* roundtrip to Cancun and $349* roundtrip to Punta Cana, but most travelers are booking all-inclusive packages starting at $769* for Punta Cana and $799* for Cancun with kids under 12 staying free^T at some resorts. Packages to these gorgeous destinations can be booked online at VACATIONEXPRESS.com, by calling 1-800-309-4717 or through a local travel agent.

About Vacation Express:

Based in Atlanta, Vacation Express, part of Sunwing Travel Group, is a tour operator specializing in quality, affordable vacation packages to over 30 destinations in the Caribbean, Mexico and Costa Rica and most recently, Cuba! Now in business for over 26 years, Vacation Express is one of the country's largest and most trusted tour operators. Travelers looking for the most affordable, all-inclusive vacations may book Vacation Express' exclusive, non-stop packages through their travel agent, directly by phone seven days a week at 1-800-309-4717 or online at VACATIONEXPRESS.com. Exclusive charter flights are operated by Aeromexico and Swift Air, LLC. See operator / participant agreement for details.

Additional Notes: ^TKid's offer based on one child per full paying guest and offered on select departures only; qualifying ages and maximum number of kids vary by resort and apply to hotel cost only. Airfare, transfers & booking fees not included.*Flight only price based on lowest season travel. Package price reflects hotels that feature all-inclusive plans. Prices are per person, based on double occupancy. Advertised prices available for bookings made electronically or through your travel agent; small service fee of $10 applies when booking through Vacation Express Call Center. For full terms and conditions, hotel and description of all services, please refer to the Vacation Express 2016 Brochure, www.vacationexpress.com or call 1.800.486.9777. Vacation Express now accepts debit cards that offer the same consumer protection as credit cards. See operator/participant agreement for details. Public charter flights are operated by Aeromexico and Swift Air, LLC. All flights subject to DOT approval. Packages are limited and subject to change without prior notice. Airfares are per person, reflect lowest available airfare at time of printing, are subject to change and based upon availability of class of service. Mandatory $10 Tourist Card must be purchased upon arrival to Punta Cana and is not included in above airfare or package prices. Book by 6/1/16. Not responsible for errors or omissions. Registered Florida seller of travel no. St 38441. State of California Seller of Travel Certificate of Registration #2107538-40.

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