ATLANTA, GA--(Marketwired - May 26, 2016) - Vacation Express is recommencing weekly, non-stop flights from Nashville International Airport to Grand Bahama Island from May 28 to June 27, 2016! In addition to the popular four-night escapes to Grand Bahama Island, the very next day Vacation Express will launch service to Punta Cana departing every Sunday from May 29 to July 31, 2016!

These Memorial Day Weekend flights are the perfect way for couples and families alike to welcome the summer season with open arms and celebrate the end of the school year. Several flights are already sold out with travelers eager to play in the sand and dip their toes in the beautiful waters.

Vacation Express' non-stop flights to Grand Bahama Island are operated by Sunwing Airlines on state-of-the-art Boeing 737-800 series aircraft which seat 189 passengers. These value-packed flights enable travelers to start off their vacation in style. They will also be able to sit back and relax while enjoying award winning on-board service plus complimentary in-flight entertainment and children's activity kits. Those who upgrade to Elite Plus for only $39 each way will receive extra leg room, advanced seat selection, separate check-in, priority boarding and baggage handling as well as a free checked bag up to 66lbs. Flights to Punta Cana are operated by Swift Air, LLC. where passengers will receive similar perks and the ability to upgrade.

Travelers can purchase flights starting at $249* roundtrip to Grand Bahama Island and $449* roundtrip to Punta Cana, but most travelers are booking air and hotel bundles starting at $449* for Grand Bahama Island and all-inclusive packages starting at $799* in Punta Cana with kids under 12 staying free^T at some resorts. Packages to these gorgeous destinations can be booked online at VACATIONEXPRESS.com, by calling 1-800-309-4717 or through a local travel agent.

About Vacation Express:

Based in Atlanta, Vacation Express, part of Sunwing Travel Group, is a tour operator specializing in quality, affordable vacation packages to over 30 destinations in the Caribbean, Mexico and Costa Rica and most recently, Cuba! Now in business for over 26 years, Vacation Express is one of the country's largest and most trusted tour operators. Travelers looking for the most affordable, all-inclusive vacations may book Vacation Express' exclusive, non-stop packages through their travel agent, directly by phone seven days a week at 1-800-309-4717 or online at VACATIONEXPRESS.com. Exclusive charter flights are operated by Sunwing Airlines and Swift Air, LLC. See operator / participant agreement for details.

Additional Notes: ^TKid's offer based on one child per full paying guest and offered on select departures only; qualifying ages and maximum number of kids vary by resort and apply to hotel cost only. Airfare, transfers & booking fees not included.*Flight only price based on lowest season travel. Package price reflects hotels that feature all-inclusive plans. Prices are per person, based on double occupancy. Advertised prices available for bookings made electronically or through your travel agent; small service fee of $10 applies when booking through Vacation Express Call Center. For full terms and conditions, hotel and description of all services, please refer to the Vacation Express 2016 Brochure, www.vacationexpress.com or call 1.800.486.9777. Vacation Express now accepts debit cards that offer the same consumer protection as credit cards. See operator/participant agreement for details. Public charter flights are operated by Sunwing Airlines and Swift Air, LLC. All flights subject to DOT approval. Packages are limited and subject to change without prior notice. Airfares are per person, reflect lowest available airfare at time of printing, are subject to change and based upon availability of class of service. Book by 6/1/16. Not responsible for errors or omissions. Registered Florida seller of travel no. St 38441. State of California Seller of Travel Certificate of Registration #2107538-40. 

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