June 2017 - Pilch & Barnet

A record 44 million Americans are ready to get away this Fourth of July!

According to AAA, that number is almost 3% more than last year. Cheaper gas, lower rental car rates and more affordable airfare all appear to be in play.
If you’re looking for the finest fireworks, set your GPS to the east coast where four of the ten biggest and brightest fireworks shows can be found.
If you’re looking for the most affordable getaways, check out these lesser traveled hotspots for the Fourth.
For the best parties, it looks like the East Coast wins again, but fear not, fellow Midwesterners, the coasties don’t get to have all the fun. Chicago made the rankings too.
And if, by chance, you’re not looking to travel at all, our national holiday will still profit your wallet. It’s the best time of year for shopping on a long list of items.

Buckle up – it’s time for a summer road trip!

According to AAA, more Americans will take a road trip this summer than last and the travel outlook for the summer looks strong.
Travel + Leisure mapped out some of the country’s very best road trips from sea to shining sea, here.
Those are pretty scenic, but maybe even more fun are these roadies based on cult classic TV shows like Twin Peaks and X Files.
Or you could plan your route around the some of the world’s most specific art museums like the Smiley Face Museum in New York City or the Toilet Seat Art Museum in San Antonio.
Road trips can teach you a lot of things – like how to become an expert, Tetris-style car packer or exactly how many miles you can drive after that low fuel light goes on – but it can also teach you a few really important things about marketing.

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