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Vacation Express to Launch New Caribbean Flights From Tampa

By: Caribbean Journal Staff - April 10, 2017 - 10:29 am

Vacation Express has announced the launch of new nonstop flights between Tampa and both Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic and Cancun.

Flights to Punta Cana will depart every Friday from May 5 through June 9, with May 12 launching a 6-night seasonal program to Cancun set to run through June 30.

Vacation Express’ flights will be operated by Swift Air on Boeing 737 aircraft. The first Cancun flight will be operated by Sunwing Airlines.

Travelers can either purchase airfare or a package including airfare and a resort stay.

– Caribbean Journal Staff

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