Expedia has new packages under $600

NEW YORK -- If you're lucky enough to be able to use your tax rebate for a vacation instead of putting it toward your mortgage or credit card bills, Expedia is offering Explore America packages to dozens of U.S. cities starting at under $600 at www.expedia.com/exploreamerica.

The packages can be booked through tomorrow for travel completed by May 31. Some additional options will be made available April 22 through May 13, for travel by Sept. 5.

Destinations for trips starting at less than $399, including three nights of hotel stays and airfare, include Baltimore, Cincinnati, Las Vegas, Phoenix and Savannah, Ga.

Expedia is also offering trips starting at less than $599, including five nights and airfare to many cities, including Atlanta, Houston, Orlando, San Francisco and Vail, Colo.

Airfare varies depending on your departure city.

Expedia says the rates are up to 30 percent off usual prices.

If you spring for a trip that runs $1,800 or more of at least five nights, Expedia is also offering an instant $200 coupon using the coupon code TAX200. Those trips can be booked through tomorrow for travel through May 31.