Punta Cana $499 all inclusive

Thought some of you might find this a decent deal

Tom

LanChile Offering Punta Cana Weekend Getaways From $499

MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 15, 2001--Looking for an inexpensive weekend getaway? Thinking about the Caribbean? Why not experience the Dominican Republic with LanChile's weekend getaway packages to Punta Cana! Available through March 4, 2001, Caribbean Weekend Getaways start from only $499. (Restrictions apply.)

A choice of two-, five-, or seven-night packages are available and include: round-trip airfare on LanChile Airlines from Miami - Punta Cana - Miami; hotel accommodations at the Barcelo Bavaro Palace, Catalonia Bavaro, Iberstar or Allegro Resorts; ground transfers between the Punta Cana Airport and your hotel; all-inclusive meals, snacks, refreshments and unlimited national drinks; nightly entertainment; and non-motorized watersports.

LanChile's flight schedule between Miami and Punta Cana provides the ideal itinerary for a relaxing weekend getaway. Morning arrivals and afternoon departures give travelers the opportunity to spend the full weekend in the Dominican Republic. Flights depart Miami on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 7:15 a.m. and arrive in Punta Cana at 10:30 a.m. Return flights from Punta Cana to Miami depart on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 5:30 p.m. and arrive in Miami at 7:05 p.m.

As part of LanChile Airlines' growth strategy, the carrier continues to introduce new aircraft and services to ensure the highest quality of service, efficiency and safety for its passengers in order to be recognized as one of the top 10 airlines in the world. LanChile, a member of the oneworld(TM) global airline alliance, currently offers 45 flights weekly, including daily non-stop and direct flights from its North American gateway cities of Miami, New York and Los Angeles to Lima, Santiago, Buenos Aires, Bogota, Caracas, Guayaquil and Punta Cana. Passengers traveling with LanChile may accumulate mileage in American Airlines AAdvantage, LanChile's LanPass, Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan, or any of the oneworld(TM) member frequent flyer programs.

For additional information and to book your getaway, contact LanChile Airlines at 800/735-5526, JuliaTours at 877/335-8542, 2000 Latin Tours at 800/254-7378 or Intervactours at 800/401-5897.

Visit LanChile Airlines' (NYSE:LFL) website at www.lanchile.com.

Prices subject to change based on seasonality. Prices per person based on double occupancy and subject to air and hotel availability.

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