NEW YORK, June 17, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Travelzoo (Nasdaq:TZOO), a global Internet media company, today revealed that 44 million(a) Americans plan to travel this July 4th holiday despite consumers' concerns about the economy. Furthermore, six in ten Americans believe it is harder to find an affordable airline ticket for the holiday weekend than to host a large group at a July 4th barbecue. Just in time for the holiday, Travelzoo.com has crafted travel ideas with its travel partners that will save travelers as much as 60 percent on a broad array of upcoming trips. To find the latest July 4th travel deals, visit www.travelzoo.com/july4th.
"Our survey proves that a lot of Americans believe affordable air tickets are hard to find, but this is not the case if you know where to look," said Gabe Saglie, senior editor at Travelzoo.com. "Despite talk of high airfares, we are constantly seeing exceptional deals for flights, hotels, vacation packages, rental cars and cruises. With savings up to 60 percent on hotels this holiday weekend, it's the perfect time to take advantage of a great deal."
Travelzoo.com's survey also uncovered the cities ranked "most popular" for fireworks. An overwhelming 25 percent of Americans would most like to attend New York City's fireworks, followed closely by Washington, D.C. (17 percent), Chicago (7 percent), Boston, Philadelphia and Los Angeles (each 6 percent). Travelzoo.com's local editors have tapped their travel partners for the best deals to these coveted firework display destinations:
New York City - The 5-star Jumeirah Essex House is offering
hotel rooms over July 4th for $299 per night, including free
breakfast for 2. This is at least $200 off regular rates.
Washington, D.C. - The chic Hotel Palomar - a Kimpton Hotel, is
offering an amazing July 4th special of $129 per night. This is
60% off normal rates and also includes complimentary morning
coffee and tea and an evening wine reception.
Boston - The luxurious InterContinental Boston is offering an
amazing rate of $239 per night. The hotel's trendy and historic
Waterfront District location makes it easy for travelers to get
to all of Boston's 4th of July festivities.
For more information on these and more deals available during the July 4th holiday weekend, visit www.travelzoo.com/july4th. Offers published in Travelzoo.com's July 4th section are verified for accuracy and availability by Travelzoo's Test Booking Center(tm).
(a)The Travelzoo.com survey was conducted by Wakefield between June 5th and 6th, 2008, using an e-mail invitation and online survey. Data was collected from 1,000 adults (aged 18 and older) via a nationally representative online survey. Quotas were set to ensure reliable and accurate representation of the total U.S. population ages 18 and older.
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