Most folks probably don't think about going to Vegas to get their Christmas shopping done, but there are actually many exclusive boutiques for those one-of-a-kind gifts and outlet malls for presents that won't break the budget. Customers who purchase tickets in the next two weeks can get fantastic deals from America West Vacations (NYSE: AWA) that'll make the shopping trip a treat for the shopper as well -- including free spa passes and a two-for-one lunch buffet from Luxor.

Customers who purchase tickets today through Nov. 12, 2004 for travel from Nov. 29 through Dec. 20, 2004 can take advantage of these unbelievable packages priced as low as $91 for roundtrip air and a two-night hotel stay. These special deals are 20 percent below normal package prices. The Luxor is offering the following value-added amenities: two complimentary spa passes per room, for use Monday through Friday; one two-for-one lunch buffet per room; a $2 discount per person, up to two, at Passport to Adventure; and one discount coupon per room for up to $35 at Luxor retail stores at the Giza Galleria. To make a reservation, customers may go to www.americawestvacations.com or call 1-800-2-FLY-AWV (1-800-235-9298) and use the promotional code "Vegas Style."

Sample prices* listed below include roundtrip airfare and a two-night hotel stay, and also include all taxes and fees.

City Resort/Prices* Circus Circus Luxor Bellagio Phoenix $91 $110 $182 Los Angeles $95 $114 $184 San Francisco $108 $127 $197 Seattle $144 $163 $234 Denver $128 $147 $218 Dallas/Fort Worth $149 $165 $236 Chicago/O'Hare $169 $188 $258 Minneapolis/St. Paul $167 $186 $256 Atlanta $217 $236 $307 Miami $185 $204 $275 Baltimore/Washington $191 $210 $281 New York/JFK $182 $201 $272 Newark, N.J. $186 $205 $276 Boston $171 $190 $261

America West Vacations is one of the largest vacation package companies in the U.S., with packages available to Las Vegas, Reno/Lake Tahoe, Alaska, Arizona, California, Mexico, New York City, Boston, Hawaii and Costa Rica. Packages include roundtrip airfare, hotel accommodations and other options such as tours and rental cars. Air transportation may be provided on America West Airlines, America West Express (operated by Mesa Airlines, Air Midwest or Freedom Airlines) or Hawaiian Airlines.

America West Airlines is the nation's second largest low-cost airline and the only carrier formed since deregulation to achieve major airline status. America West's 13,000 employees serve nearly 55,000 customers a day in 96 destinations in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Costa Rica.

*Sample prices are based on a two-night stay departing Dec. 13, 2004. All prices shown are per person, based on double occupancy and may not apply to group travel or during other holiday/convention dates, as specified by individual hotels. Additional nights, other hotels, dates and destinations are available, but prices will vary. Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights. Hotel rooms are capacity-controlled and subject to availability. Change fees of up to $150 apply. No changes are allowed within 24 hours of departure. Some flights may be provided by America West Express, which is operated by subsidiary airlines of Mesa Air Group.

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