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Sizzling Summer Travel Deals to Florida

Florida is sizzling hot this summer with affordable travel deals to some of the state’s most popular cities. Take a look: MIAMI Attention pet lovers! Forget about leaving your four-legged furballs at home while you jet off for some fun in the sun. Miami’s Aqua Hotel is offering you the chance to bring your furry friend along for the ride. The hotel’s “Pets Are People Too” package includes a welcome basket with gourmet dog food, a chew bone, and bottled water for your pooch and complimentary breakfast for you, all for just $135 per room per night. HOLLYWOOD Reconnect with … Continue reading →

Taking to the Skies this Fourth of July

From the highways to the skyways millions of Americans will be on the move during the upcoming Fourth of July holiday weekend. In fact, according to a survey by travel-deal publisher Travelzoo.com, as many as 44 million Americans plan to travel over the holiday weekend. For its part, AAA is forecasting that 4 million Americans will take to the air over the holiday. That’s a 2.3% drop from last year, though travel analysts say you will not likely experience a noticeable difference at the airport. According to the Air Transport Association, about 210 million passengers will take to the skies … Continue reading →

Hitting the Road for the Fourth of July

According to AAA, today is one of the busiest travel days of the year. Many travelers are hitting the road today in anticipation of the long holiday weekend. And lest you think that the record high gas prices are fueling families to put the brakes on their Fourth of July travel plans, think again. The drop in numbers should be barely recognizable. A new AAA report out today forecasts that 40 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more over the Fourth. That represents a 1.3% drop from last year and the first decline in 10 years. However, travel analysts … Continue reading →

Summer Travel Savings: Beach Bargains in Belize

If you are looking to jet off to a tropical locale this summer, but can’t afford to miss a mortgage payment to fund your vacation then consider the following deals to Central America. The country known for its lush rainforests and exotic beaches is in its off-season right now, which means travel there is extra affordable. Take a look at these low priced travel packages that will get you to the beach for a bargain: BELIZE This breezy Central American destination is famous for its first-rate snorkeling and scuba diving. Right now you can save big on a beach getaway … Continue reading →

Fourth of July Festivities from Coast to Coast

If you are planning to spend the long Fourth of July holiday weekend in California, Colorado, Texas or Massachusetts you’re in for a real treat. The aforementioned states are home to some of the most unique Independence Day parades in the country. Load up the family wagon (or minivan), find room for a few lawn chairs, and don’t forget to pack a few miniature flags to wave at parade participants and the many men and women who risk their lives fighting for the freedoms we treasure. CALIFORNIA—Old Glory Boat Parade Newport Harbor on Balboa Island is home to a spectacularly … Continue reading →

Where to Wave Your Flag this Fourth of July

Nothing says Fourth of July quite like a patriotic holiday parade. If you are hitting the highway to enjoy a family vacation this weekend you might consider stopping in one of the following cities to take in the sights and sounds of some of our nation’s most festive Independence Day parades. Grab the kids, a few lawn chairs and your miniature-sized flags and watch as Old Glory marches down Main Street. WISCONSIN—-Racine Fourth Fest Parade It’s billed as the largest Fourth of July parade in the Midwest and it takes place in tiny Racine, Wisconsin, which is nestled along the … Continue reading →

Fourth of July Travel—-Everyone Loves a Parade

Can you really have an Independence Day celebration without a parade? Fourth of July parades are a part of the American tradition and on our country’s 232nd birthday you can view big bands, floats and flag waving veterans from coast to coast. If you are traveling out of town this holiday weekend check out the following list to see if a parade will be marching through your vacation destination: WASHINGTON, D.C.–America’s Independence Day Parade Considered the granddaddy of all Independence Day parades, this massive marching spectacle draws tens of thousands to sidewalk perches each year. The annual parade in our … Continue reading →

Affordable Fourth of July Travel Deals

It doesn’t get much more patriotic than a parade down Main Street, children waving flags, picnics, barbeques, and fireworks on the Fourth of July. But not everyone stays home to celebrate Independence Day. Many families use the long holiday weekend as a springboard for an extended summer vacation, which is why dozens of lodgings around the country are offering spectacular savings just in time for next month’s big bash. Here’s a look at some of the top travel packages being offered to festive families looking to make the most of the Fourth of the July holiday: VERMONT Travel to Warren, … Continue reading →