Quick/inexpensive getaway for July 4th
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Quick/inexpensive getaway for July 4th
Hello all! We'd like to take a 4-5 day getaway from NYC over July 4th weekend to celebrate my husband surviving his first year as a middle school teacher. Nearby driving destintations are an option, but I'd also like to look at the Caribbean. I'm hoping some of you can help steer me in the right direction...
We need an inexpensive flight ($200pp or less?), preferably on the shorter side, and would like nice weather. Beyond that, we're not picky- mainly we just need to relax.
Are there any Caribbean destinations worth considering at this time of year? We're pretty clueless, as neither of us have ever been, but we would like a change of pace.
Thanks in advance for any advice!
We need an inexpensive flight ($200pp or less?), preferably on the shorter side, and would like nice weather. Beyond that, we're not picky- mainly we just need to relax.
Are there any Caribbean destinations worth considering at this time of year? We're pretty clueless, as neither of us have ever been, but we would like a change of pace.
Thanks in advance for any advice!
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For $300 roundtrip, you should focus on San Juan, Montego Bay and Nassau (with Nassau probably being the cheapest airfare because of its relative closeness to the US). Weather guarantees are impossible in July because you'll be going during the beginning of the hurricane season. But, that said, if the past is a guide, you're not likely to be hit by a hurricane in early July.
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I doubt you'll find any airfare bargains to Bermuda for the July 4 weekend. Unlike the Caribbean, July is high season in Bermuda. And the July 4th weekend is probably the most popular weekend to visit Bermuda during the year.
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We had to rearrange our travel dates because traveling over the 4th is considered a peak travel period. We also are leaving from JFK, see if you can extend it a bit so you do not fall on the holiday week- end. Try and get a direct flight so you have some extra time to enjoy. Check out Turks and Caicos.
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Thank you for the advice! We probably will wait, and perhaps even just go with whatever package deal we can find first. But just in case there is a fare sale I'd like to have some ideas in mind.
Interestingly, I've put in several combinations of dates and locations, and flying Friday - Tuesday over July 4th weekend has been cheapest (even though Tuesday is actually the 4th).
Interestingly, I've put in several combinations of dates and locations, and flying Friday - Tuesday over July 4th weekend has been cheapest (even though Tuesday is actually the 4th).
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