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Back by Popular Demand! Friends Fly, Stay, and Play FREE¹ in Orlando!

September 1, 2009

ORLANDO, Fla.— Book a Southwest Airlines Vacations flight and hotel package to Orlando, and save with our Friends Fly Free Sale! Plus, buy one night, get one night free at select hotels, and play free at Universal Orlando and SeaWorld® Orlando! “We received such a positive response from our previous Friends Fly Free to Orlando sale, that we are offering this unbelievable offer again,” says Rich Basen, VP-General Manager for Southwest Airlines Vacations. “Customers have the option to choose from eight different hotels offering every second night FREE, and to purchase buy one, get one free theme park tickets. With these deals, Southwest Airlines Vacations is giving Customers the Freedom to grab your bag and get away.”

This offer is valid for travel Sept. 5 through Feb. 10, 2010 when you book Aug. 31 through Sept. 28, 2009 by 6 p.m. CT. Five-day advance purchase required. Blackout dates: 11/24 – 12/1/09 and 12/17 – 1/3/10.

FLY FREE

  • Every second person flies FREE when you book a flight + hotel package to Orlando (see restrictions)

STAY FREE

  • Receive every second night FREE at select participating hotels. Minimum stay and room category requirements apply²

PLAY FREE

  • Buy 1 Universal 2–Park Unlimited Admission Ticket and get the 2nd one free
  • Buy 1 SeaWorld® Adventure Park Orlando 1–Day Admission and get the 2nd one free

For complete details and a list of participating hotels and theme parks, visit: http://www.southwestvacations.com/specials/orlando-ffspf.asp

Plus, Friends Fly, Stay, and Play Free in Las Vegas! For complete details visit: http://www.southwestvacations.com/specials/lasvegas-ffspf.asp

Customized Vacation Packages include:

  • Roundtrip flight via Southwest Airlines® into Orlando
  • Hotel accommodations and taxes
  • Rapid Rewards® credit on flight portion
  • 24-hour traveler assistance

No first or second checked bag fees (baggage weight and size limits apply). No fees for aisle/window seats or snacks

Restrictions

Not valid for travel on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. ¹Prices are based on double occupancy and do not include a $3.60 federal excise tax per takeoff and landing, airport taxes of up to $18 roundtrip per person, and a federal September 11th Security Fee of up to $10 roundtrip per person.

²Stay a minimum 2 nights or more and receive every second night FREE is valid at Caribe Royale, Buena Vista Suites, and Embassy Suites Hotel Orlando International Drive South. Stay a minimum 4 nights or more and receive every second night FREE is valid at Sheraton Vistana Villages, International Drive, and Sheraton Safari Hotel & Suites (Safari Suites category only). Stay a minimum 5 nights or more and receive every second night FREE is valid at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, Lowes Royal Pacific Resort, and Hard Rock Hotel.

Flights available on published, scheduled service only. Seats are limited and may not be available on some flights that operate during peak travel times and holiday periods. Surcharges may apply to weekends, holidays, and convention periods. Rates may be subject to change until purchased. Not valid on existing reservations and may not be combined with any other offer. Subject to availability and may be cancelled without advanced notification. Discounts are valid per reservation before taxes are applied. Restrictions apply. The Mark Travel Corporation is the tour operator for Southwest Airlines Vacations.

For more information or reservations, book online at southwestvacations.com, or call 1-800-423-5683.

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