Through midnight, tonight (8/13), AirTran is running a sale to one destination from Atlanta. The hot spot with a hot rate is Baltimore, Maryland.

A sale rate of just $49 ($59.70) is valid to BWI on trips completed by Oct. 27. Rules require a two-week advance notice of travel. Sale rates are not valid on Sundays.

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Why Baltimore? It's a great weekend getaway. First, it's affordable with this one-day sale. Baltimore sits along the Chesapeake Bay, one of America's oldest seaports. Fill up the visit with trips to outstanding museums, landmarks, or maybe even a major league baseball game. And don't forget the fresh seafood. Founded in 1886, Faidley Seafood is one of the oldest and best-known purveyors of fresh and prepared seafood in the Chesapeake region. Forget the search for the best crab cake in this part of the country. You'll find it here. Faidley's is located in the Lexington Market (www.faidleyscrabcakes.com). The market is celebrating its 220th year. Inside are 80 vendors selling fresh produce and fish, bakeries, deli products, candy shops and more (www.lexingtonmarket.com).

Sale fares listed here are subject to change. Every seat on every flight is not offered at the lowest rate. Since only a limited supply of seats is available, act quickly to make your purchase.

Clara Bosonetto Maerz is a retired travel consultant.