Fares (and Freebies) for the Fourth

Summer can be divisive. It seems to be separated into two camps: those who have to work or attend school, and those who don’t. As my conventional 40-hour work week extends into this most celebratory of seasons, I’m overcome with envy by my first-grade-teacher sister’s summer schedule: a series of trips to everywhere from Italy and Canada—supplanting three months of work. It’s not easy to maintain a year-round professional schedule when those around you are basking in the resultant glow of their weekday afternoon beach trip. There’s one particular weekend, though, that seems to give us laboring folks a bit of respite: the Fourth of July.

During this most patriotic of American vacation days, you’ll probably want to take full advantage of your time off—perhaps with a weekend getaway. That’s why CouponGurus has compiled a list of the most affordable, versatile travel options to make your upcoming weekend positively sizzling.

This season, stop by Expedia and OneTravel for the complete package for vacations—and savings. You’ll find options for hotels, cars, flights, cruises, activities, airport parking, and, if you’d like to plan your excursion all at once, vacation packages. Partnering with an outstanding variety of airlines, hotel chains, car rental services, cruise lines, and other forms of travel accommodations, Expedia and OneTravel are committed to helping you create the ideal trip. Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway or you’re a member of the summer break party, Expedia and OneTravel provide you with everything you need to research, plan, and purchase your entire trip.

If a local, small-scale vacation is what you’re after, visit Hotels.com. Focusing on lodging, Hotels.com offers reservation services as well as vacation packages and flights through its own network of localized websites. Providing options for both independent and major chain hotels, Hotels.com is a one-stop shopping source for hotel pricing, amenities, and availability.

And if your vacation has everything but the plane tickets, polish it off at CheapOAir. CheapOAir specializes in compiling the best airfare deals on the web—so you don’t have to. Whatever the destination—from Boston to the Bahamas—CheapOAir’s exclusive offers will take you there for a fraction of the price. But the discounts at CheapOAir don’t stop mid-air; you’ll also find accommodations for hotels, cars, vacation packages, and activities. What’s more, CheapOAir allows you to secure airport parking and consult informative travel guides, or book your most affordable trip yet with its Top 25 Deals.

Looking to save even more for a Broadway show or snorkeling adventure? Stop by CouponGurus to supplement your savings this Fourth of July. Enjoy discounts of up to 50% with Expedia’s ASAP Deals, or take $50 off your minimum OneTravel flight purchase with the promo code NYC50. Plus, you’ll benefit from up to 35% savings with Last Minute Deals at Hotels.com, or receive a $10 discount on your CheapOAir booking with the exclusive CouponGurus code COUPONGURUS10.

Reclaim your right to a summer vacation today. But before you book, head on over to CouponGurus to make the most out of your next excursion.