As Fourth of July weekend rapidly approaches, it’s the perfect time to make sure your plans are in order.
If you’re planning on flying somewhere, don’t bank on any empty seats. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) said in a travel advisory that it is ready for over 18.5 million passengers traveling for the upcoming holiday.
Benchmark Resorts & Hotels are celebrating with an Independent Hotel Sale June 27 through July 11, offering rooms at $17.76 and $177.60 at over 35 properties nationwide.
Read more to find out which Vero Beach resort is included in the deal, where you can find firework shows on Florida’s Treasure Coast and tips on how to fly for cheap this July.
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Three Florida resorts and hotels, including Costa d’Este in Vero Beach, are offering rooms at $17.76 and $177.60 a night from June 27 to July 11 as a Fourth of July special.
At least two dozen Benchmark resorts and hotels will offer a select number of rooms at an ultra-reduced rate in honor of July 4. The Independent Hotel Sale also includes rooms at a reduced rate of $177.60 for properties nationwide.
The following Florida resorts and hotels are participating:
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Prices as of June 30:
Is 4th of July a busy day to fly?
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) said in a travel advisory that it is staffed and ready to accommodate over 18.5 million passengers traveling for the upcoming Fourth of July holiday.
The projection encompasses travel from Tuesday, July 1, through Monday, July 7, with the highest numbers of passengers, about 2.9 million, expected Sunday, July 6.
What is the cheapest day to fly in July?
July is a peak travel month due to summer break, family vacations and countless events going on during the season.
CheapOair suggests travelers fly on Tuesdays or Wednesdays, which often cost less than weekend flights. The online travel agency mentioned Fourth of July weekend and late July as some of the busiest times of the month.
“Experts suggest booking flights 1-3 months in advance for domestic trips and 2-8 months for international travel,” the website states. “This window offers a sweet spot between availability and price.”
Contributing: Laurie K. Blandford and Gianna Montesano, Treasure Coast Newspapers, Michelle Spitzer, Florida Today
This article originally appeared on Treasure Coast Newspapers: Is 4th of July a busy day to fly?
Hotel deals, fireworks on Treasure Coast
Reporting by Ashley Ferrer and Gianna Montesano, USA TODAY NETWORK – Florida / Treasure Coast Newspapers
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