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There's Plenty of Room in Manhattan For the Fourth of July

July 1, 2009 at 5:51 PM | by Jenna | 0 Comments

If you're up in the Northeast and you're still thinking about a quickie vacay for the Fourth, we've got pretty good news for you: there's plenty of room at the inn. Or, like, all the inns. And they're pretty decently cheap, too.

Gild Hall (though they charge egregious amounts of money for lame Internet connections) is right down by the seaport — and since you shouldn't be working on a holiday weekend anyway, you shouldn't need the WiFi. A quick look on Quikbook shows that it's going for $136 a night (which is not bad) if you book the nights of the 3rd, 4th and 5th.

Meanwhile, if you're down for being one of the first folks to stay in The MAve, you can book the 3rd, 4th and 5th and get your third night free — which averages out to about $133 a night.

$127 is the going rate on QB for The Ace (perf for you and a pal if you want to do a bunk room with two twins), and hey, what the heck, there's room at The Jane for $89 a night.

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Can't Get Stateside For Independence Day? Just Hit The Stafford

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  Site Where: 16-18 St James's Place, London, United Kingdom, SW1A 1NJ
June 26, 2009 at 11:07 AM | by juliab | 1 Comment

It’s a little-admitted fact that most non-Yanks secretly want to be Yanks. But guys, it’s time to come out of the closet. Especially if you’re in London: the Obamas have been assiduous in their visits to us, the rising pound is bringing back our love for America, and the 4th of July is nearly here.

But if you have neither time, money, nor inclination to head Stateside for the celebrations, you could head for Mayfair instead, where the usually-genteel Stafford is shedding its stiff upper lip and going American for the day.

Mainly foodwise, though: they’ll be laying on an all day Independence Day menu with burgers, hot dogs, cheesecake and BBQ chicken. And it’s not only nosh; the appropriately named American Bar will be shaking up such concoctions as Patriotinis and Fourth of July Fizzes. Who cares about the lack of fireworks? Just make sure you’re wearing your jackets, guys – it’s still England, after all.

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Fourth of July Hotels For Less Than a Benjamin

June 23, 2009 at 5:18 PM | by Jenna | 6 Comments

Sometimes you can seriously unearth sweet-ass deals if you do a little bit of hunting, even on sites that have the name "cheapo" in them. They're usually worth a look, right?

We've already put together our list of what we feel are the best hotels for the Fourth, but what about the cheapest? We got an email blast with some super, super cheapo (heh) deals from Cheapostay.com for stays July 2nd through July 5th, and it turns out you can book hotels all over the place for less than 100 bucks.

For instance, the International Plaza Resort & Spa in Orlando is going for $54. The Radisson Hotel Minneapolis is down to $59 (oh come on, you know you want to see your aunt), and you can score a Mariott Courtyard Boston for $67.

Even more impressive: the Hyatt Regency Dallas is down to a totally approachable $59. And most impressive? The Doubletree New York City is seriously only $87. Day-um. Okay, so it's the Doubletree Fort Lee, but still.

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Hyatt Hotels Mega-Sale Can Be Used for Fourth of July Getaways

June 19, 2009 at 4:18 PM | by juliana | 1 Comment

If you're looking to getaway this summer, look at a Hyatt Hotel. The chain is once again offering 20 percent (or more) off the daily rate at participating Hyatt hotels in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia/Pacific and Latin America. And it includes the Park Hyatt and Andaz brands too. Only Hyatt Place and Hyatt Summerfield Suites are not included.

Guests must book by September 3 for stays beginning July 3, 2009. Hello, Fourth of July getaway! Use LTO109 to book.

We found rooms available from July 3-5 at the Hyatt Olive 8 hotel in Seattle, which we checked out on a recent trip, and found rooms for both nights at $143 a night. The regular rate is $179. However, the rate is nonrefundable and full pre-payment is required. So make sure this is a trip you are going to actually take.

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Kimpton Gets Patriotic with $17.76 Room Rates

June 16, 2009 at 11:32 AM | by KatieK | 0 Comments

Oh how hotels love doing room rate promos that coincide numerically with a special year. (See: Leading Hotels of the World’s $19.28 promo, Hawaii’s Nifty to be Fifty special.) And oh how we love booking those cheap room rates (LHW’s debacle, ahem, notwithstanding)!

For Kimpton’s part, they’re skipping the self-loving milestones for a more patriotic route: a special $17.76 rate available at 10 Washington DC Kimpton hotels in time for the Fourth of July. Travelers who stay Friday through Sunday nights in July score the third night for just $17.76.

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The Ritz-Carlton Battery Park Gets You Up Close to the NYC "Waterfalls"

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May 14, 2008 at 2:07 PM | by annie0007 | 1 Comment

July 4th in New York City draws thousands of people to the banks of its city rivers to watch the fireworks displays. But this year, Manhattan is gearing up for its most unusual river display yet--The New York City Waterfalls, a temporary series of four man-made waterfalls, ranging in height from 90 to 120 feet, to be situated along the East River in various spots.

Danish-Icelandic artist Olafur Eliasson, along with the Public Art Fund, will roll out these eye-popping "installations" beginning in late June through October -- undoubtedly the coolest outdoor art project to grace Gotham since Christo's "Gates" in Central Park.

The Ritz Carlton Battery Park offers a sweet package that will get you up close and personal for a river-water rush.

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It's Your Own Private Idaho at Templin Red Lion

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May 12, 2008 at 3:30 PM | by mytwocents | 0 Comments

Okay, we haven't celebrated the summer equinox yet but aren't you wondering what you'll do over July 4th weekend? Ever been to Idaho in the summer? You probably thought it was just for snowbirds, potato heads and indoor waterparks right? Wrong.

Besides powdery slopes, complex carbs and wet screaming kids, Idaho can be a fun summertime getaway. Casinos, canoeing and river rafting, ghost town visits, rodeos, paragliding and lots more, including a pretty good nightlife. Seriously, Idaho has a nightlife. You learn something new everyday.

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Best Hotels for Fireworks in Chicago

June 27, 2007 at 9:10 AM | by juliana | 0 Comments

Fourth of July is just a week away so in case you are headed to a big city for some fireworks fun, we'll be taking a look at hotels with prime fireworks views. Have a favorite hotel for gawking at bombs bursting in air? Send it our way.

The fireworks in Chi-town are set to go off at the city's Navy Pier at 9pm and a good place to watch the show would be from the Omni Chicago on nearby Michigan Avenue. The all-suite hotel is offering a Definite Stay promotion--which means what it says and requires full prepayment--for $199 a night on July 3 and July 4. Not a bad deal and you know those Omni Hotels, they are soo good for you.

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Best Hotels for Fireworks in Washington, D.C.

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June 22, 2007 at 2:35 PM | by barbarab | 1 Comment

Fourth of July is just two weeks away so in case you are headed to a big city for some fireworks fun, we'll be taking a look at hotels with prime fireworks views. Have a favorite hotel for gawking at bombs bursting in air? Send it our way.

The Hotel Washington is taking reservations for a seven-course dinner in its rooftop Sky Terrace Restaurant for the Fourth of July. The hotel is a stone's throw - okay, two blocks - from The Washington Monument. This nationally televised fireworks display, watched by millions, is launched several hundred yards to the west of the monument, so we're talking about serious ringside seats here.

With the National Symphony Orchestra playing at The U.S. Capitol, the effect is as cinematic as it is patriotic. Plus, you'll avoid the claustrophobic mob scene and security checks down on The Mall.

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Best Hotels for Fireworks in Austin

June 22, 2007 at 12:07 PM | by Jenna | 0 Comments

Fourth of July is just two weeks away so in case you are headed to a big city for some fireworks fun, we'll be taking a look at hotels with prime fireworks views. Have a favorite hotel for gawking at bombs bursting in air? Send it our way.

So far this week, we've brought you the best hotels for fireworks in NYC, Boston, Denver and San Fran. While these are all lovely cities, we feel we'd be doing you a great disservice by leaving out good ol' ultra-patriotic Texas. In Austin, you can catch a spectacular fireworks display at Zilker Park accompanied by a free Austin Symphony concert.

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Best Hotels for Fireworks in San Francisco

June 21, 2007 at 4:24 PM | by juliana | 0 Comments

Fourth of July is just two weeks away so in case you are headed to a big city for some fireworks fun, we'll be taking a look at hotels with prime fireworks views. Have a favorite hotel for gawking at bombs bursting in air? Send it our way.

The fireworks in San Francisco will be shooting off from the Muni Pier and barges north of Pier 39 at around 9:30pm. Now, we're not promising that you can actually SEE the fireworks thanks to the heavy fog that rolls in but we'll tell you where you can get the closest to hearing the bangs.

Luckily for you, every major hotel chain is parked near Pier 39 and Fisherman's wharf, giving you an excellent vantage...erm...hearing point to watch the fireworks. But do you really want to stay in a non-personal chain hotel?

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Best Hotels for Fireworks in Denver

June 20, 2007 at 4:05 PM | by Jenna | 1 Comment

Fourth of July is just two weeks away so in case you are headed to a big city for some fireworks fun, we'll be taking a look at hotels with prime fireworks views. Have a favorite hotel for gawking at bombs bursting in air? Send it our way.

Planning to head to the mountains for Independence Day? We were going to recommend Vail, but an insider (don't you love insiders?) has informed us that Vail Village is smack in the middle of some crazy summer construction and is therefore not so picturesque at the moment.

Plus, the big awesome fireworks show in that area is a 10-minute drive away in Avon, a town with a much higher concentration of condos and residences than hotels. So no. In keeping with the "purple mountains majesty" theme we were going for, we present to you... Denver!

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