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10 sizzling summer airfare bargains

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6. Orlando
Don't let rising prices take the Mickey out of your summer: It's relatively easy to find a good fare to this massively popular destination. It's summer, so make sure to slot in plenty of time under the trees — say, at Disney's leafy Animal Kingdom — or in one of the many water parks, the newest of which is Sea World's showy Aquatica.

The deal: $64 one-way on Southwest from Philadelphia, restrictions apply but the fare hangs around, based on availability, through Oct. 30.

7. Austin
The most progressive little city in Texas is a must-stop for music and beer, but if you're lucky enough to get down here, don't limit yourself to the city alone, which is at the heart of a region filled with fascinating and tasty diversions. Top spas, great barbecue and award-winning wines from the many Hill Country vineyards make this the perfect weekend for any connoisseur of the finer things.

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The deal: Southwest starts at $79 one-way from Los Angeles, Denver, Fort Lauderdale, Oakland and Philadelphia (based on availability and restrictions apply) through Oct. 30.

8. Seattle
It's a secret, but it's a fact: Seattle does have sun, particularly in June. Visitors might almost feel gypped — it's possible to come here on a short visit and not experience any rain at all. That's all the better for getting out there and exploring the city's dynamic neighborhoods or renting a kayak and paddling around Lake Washington to pick out the houseboat in which you'd like to live some day.

The deal: New service on Virgin America means introductory fares — just $99 one-way from San Francisco and $154 one-way from Los Angeles, based on availability.

9. Portland, Maine
Ever been to this charming city by the bay? (Casco, that is.) Explore Portland's historic downtown with its impossibly charming side streets; browse for local produce in the city's public market; try its excellent restaurants; but for heaven's sake, leave plenty of time for exploring the natural surroundings — it's summer, it's Maine, why not? Hop on board a Casco Bay ferry for the daily mail run — the round-trip cost for the three-hour tour, which visits various bay islands, is just $13.

The deal: JetBlue has one-way fares of $79 from Richmond, Virginia — a savings of  more than $20 off the airline's Richmond-Boston fare. There's a seven-day advance purchase clause and travel must be completed by July 30.

10. Wisconsin
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Newfoundland and Labrador
Explore World Heritage sites, glimpse into the life of the Vikings, more, from $1,635.
Ah, the Northwoods — we can smell the pines from down here. If you don't like the woods, what about nearby Lake Superior, with its rugged, awesome coastline? No? Luckily, you've got all sorts of options if you fly into Central Wisconsin Airport in Wausau, which is handily placed for just about anything America's Dairyland-related — including the killer water-park rides in the famous Wisconsin Dells region, just an hour or so drive from the airport.

The deal: New service on American to Wausau's Central Wisconsin Airport features a host of introductory fares — the folks in Tampa can fly up north for as little as $186 round-trip. Purchase by June 24, travel by Aug. 1. And for whatever reason, Midwest Airlines seems to be in pretty good shape so far, and has launched a number of sales (which others have matched) into and out of Wisconsin lately.

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