Weekly travel deal: Colorado

Colorado's calling again this weekend, with both Frontier Airlines and United Airlines offering some last-minute deals to the Rocky Mountain state.

By Troy Melhus

Last update: July 2, 2009 - 12:22 PM

Colorado's calling again this weekend, with both Frontier Airlines and United Airlines offering some last-minute deals to the Rocky Mountain state.

Frontier Airlines is offering last-minute flights to Denver for as low as $218 round trip. A three-day advance purchase is required and travel must be completed by Wednesday, July 8.

(http://www.frontierairlines.com/frontier/specials/online-deals-details.do;jsessionid=05A5DA995389FDF06DB1CED8ACA8ABEB?name=lowfares)

Beyond that, United Airlines is offering flights to Aspen ($234) and Grand Junction ($236), next weekend. Those tickets must be purchased by Friday night.

http://travel.united.com/ube/eFaresSelectOrigin.do

Otherwise, if your patriotism cup still runneth over, Sun Country Airlines this week is promoting a two-day, all accommodations covered tour of Washington D.C. led by former TV news personality Joe Schmit, for $599 per person.

The deal: Depart Friday, July 10 and return Sunday, July 12. The trip includes transportation to/from the D.C. airport, a Capitol Hill tour, and two nights at the Loews Madison Hotel. Tickets must be purchased by Monday night, July 6.

http://www.suncountry.com/programs/joeSchmitLandingPage.shtml

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