Direct Air offers 50 percent off lowest fares
Direct Air, which flies from Worcester Regional Airport to Sanford (Orlando) and Punta Gorda (Fort Myers) in Florida and to Myrtle Beach, S.C., is offering 50 percent off its lowest available fares from July 3 through midnight July 12. The sale is good on all available flights, into 2010.
The airline is presenting this as a deal to benefit last minute "Gotta get away" folks and "long term planners" who want to book winter flights at big savings. Travelers must use promo code "JULY4" to receive the offer. Visit the website or call 877-432-DIRECT (3473).
In addition to the discounted airfares, the oceanfront Myrtle Beach Sea Watch Resort is offering a "Stay 2 nights and 3rd night free offer, and USAVE car rental is offering a free day rental with 3 or more paid days.
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