Best Travel Deals: 1-Way Flights from $54, 5-Night Barbados Package for $1,001

Pack your bags, ladies and gentlemen. It's time for a vacation. This week's roundup of the best travel deals features one-way flights throughout the U.S. and Caribbean and significant savings on hotel stays from Hotels.com. Check out our other daily travel deals for more savings.

1. 1-Way Fares from Southwest Airlines
   Price: From $54.30
   Lowest By: $11
   Expires: July 21

   Is It Worth It?: This summer New York City might not be much cooler than Las Vegas, nor is the climate of Orlando all that different from Detroit's. Still, it always feels good to get out of town, especially when not paying full price. So lay the seat back, adjust the air nozzle to full blast, and revel in the cheap fare you scored with this Southwest Airlines deal.

   This price is valid on flights departing from Greenville, SC, (GSP) to Baltimore, MD, (BWI) on August 22; prices vary depending on the travel cities and dates chosen. Blackout dates and additional fees may apply. Book by July 21 at 2:59 am ET for travel August 20 through December 14 excluding Sundays.

2. 1-Way Fares from AirTran
   Price: From $48.80
   Lowest By: $21
   Expires: July 21

   Is It Worth It?: If time away means more than a long weekend in Baltimore, consider taking advantage of this deal from AirTran, which offers cheap flights throughout North America. Flights are available to a variety of destinations within the continental U.S., such as Denver, San Antonio, and Boston. Or you can hop a flight to Montego Bay, Jamaica; San Juan, Puerto Rico; and Aruba.

   This price is valid on flights departing from Atlanta, GA, (ATL) to Charlotte, NC, (CLT) on August 20; prices vary depending on the travel cities and dates chosen. Other departure cities and destinations include Las Vegas, New York, Los Angeles, Orlando, Mexico City, and more. Book by July 21 at 2:59 am ET for travel from August 20 through December 14 (excluding Sundays). Blackout dates and additional fees may apply.

3. Check-In Cash-Out Summer Sale
   Vendor: Hotels.com
   Discount: Up to 30% off with up to a $100 Visa Prepaid Card
   Expires: August 31

   Is It Worth It?: Head to Hotels.com and browse an impressive list of properties available at up to 30% off discounts through their Check-In Cash-Out Summer Sale. You'll also score up to $100 as a Visa Prepaid Card with select stays. So whether you're hoping to avoid sleeping on an in-law's hideaway in Abilene, Texas, or want to go on an adventure in in Zacatecas, Mexico, you can stay in style and won't pay full price with Hotels.com.

   Of note, you can also score up to a $100 rebate on select Hotel.com stays via coupon code "REBATE12".

4. 2-Night Stays at Bally's Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas
   Vendor: Caesar's Entertainment via Travelzoo
   Price: From $46.80
   Lowest By: $6
   Expires: July 25

   Is It Worth It?: Call everyone who likes to have a good time and make plans to take advantage of this Editors' Choice deal on two nights in Las Vegas, starting at just $46.80. Bally's Hotel & Casino features some of the largest rooms on The Strip as well as a full-service spa, gaming, and live entertainment, and — even better — does not charge resort fees. So spend a few days in delirium and desert heat, living it up in Sin City.

   Book by July 25 for stays through December 23. Blackout dates and additional taxes and fees may apply.

5. 5-Night Hotel and Flight Package for 2 to the Barbados
   Vendor: CheapCaribbean via ShermansTravel
   Price: From $1,001.12
   Lowest By: $49
   Expires: July 24

   Is It Worth It?: An Editors' Choice, this deal is the least expensive vacation package to Barbados we've seen this year. And it doesn't skimp on the fun. You'll stay at the Time Out Hotel at St. Lawrence Gap in Barbados, which is located just south of the country's capital. This strip of road is famous for its fine restaurants, lively nightlife, and good shopping. So party all night and recover all day, relaxing on nearby Worthing Beach or Miami Beach.

   This price is based on departure from New York, NY, (JFK) with arrival in Barbados on September 23; other departing cities are available for an additional cost. Book by July 24 for travel August 1 through December 14. Some dates may be excluded and additional taxes and fees apply.

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