Celebrate the start of summer with a visit to some outstanding vacation destinations -- all are priced at sizzling one-way rates! A few of these offers are valid through May, 2011 -- so take advantage now to book other upcoming holidays and special events.

Continental has a one-way rate of $99 to Portland, Maine on trips finished on or before Sept. 7. Stick to travel on Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday or regular rates apply. Give at least a ten day advance notice of travel. Including all taxes and fees, the one-way rate comes to $120.40.

Another destination in Maine is sale priced at $109 with Delta Air Lines. Travel to Bangor at this low rate when you give a 21-day or more advance purchase notice. Travel is permitted seven days a week, based on sale seat availability. There are no blackout dates to avoid and this rate is valid on travel through May 29, 2011. Rates inclusive of all fees is $130.40.

Head west to Albuquerque, N.M. with Continental at a one-way rate of $114, or $133.90 including all extras. Give at least a one week advance purchase notice. This rate is valid on trips finished on or before May 29, 2011. A few blackout dates apply: Nov. 28; Dec. 26; Jan. 2 and any Friday or Sunday.

Alaska Airlines gets you out to Portland, Oregon at a one-way rate of $124, or $145.40 inclusive of all fees and taxes. Give a two-week or more advance notice of travel. This rate is valid seven days a week, based on sale seat availability. Complete travel on or before May 29, 2011.

Travel to classy Santa Barbara, Calif. with Delta at a one-way rate of $129. Go as soon as this weekend as an advance purchase notice is not required. Another plus -- travel is allowed seven days a week, based on sale seat availability. There are no blackout dates. Finish trips on or before May 29, 2011. Ticket total is $150.40 each way.

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