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Discount Travel Secrets: America250 is here! Hi Reader, I was planning to wait until the new year to talk about this, but since some celebrations are already starting, I figured why not get a head start? You’ve probably started to hear bits and pieces about America250, but if not, here’s the quick version: next year marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, and there’s going to be a huge nationwide celebration leading up to July 4th, 2026. Funny enough, when I mentioned this to my family, everyone was like, “Wait, what’s America250?” So if you hadn’t heard of it either, you’re not alone! Basically, the US has a federal commission organizing events, road trip itineraries, and celebrations all across the country. States are doing their own too. For example, Ohio (where I live) has their own commission planning local events, festivals, and exhibits. And of course, big brands are jumping on board too. The Walt Disney Company is kicking off their America250 celebrations early, starting Veterans Day and running through the Fourth of July. But here’s why I wanted to bring it up now: with so many places joining in, you’re going to start seeing special events, themed experiences, and travel deals tied to America250 all throughout next year. That means there are plenty of opportunities to celebrate without blowing your budget. So while Disney might be on the pricier end, there will be tons of smaller attractions, historic sites, and local festivals offering affordable or even free ways to join in. If you want to take a peek at what’s already happening, here are two links worth checking out: 👉 America250 Official Website I’ll be sharing more next year about America250 travel deals, itineraries, and budget-friendly experiences once more things are announced & finalized, but I wanted to plant the seed early so you can be on the look out too! It’s shaping up to be one of the most exciting years for US travel in a long time, and I’ll help you find the best ways to join the celebration for less! See you next week, Eva and JP 💎 P.S. Ready to plan your next trip? Find some of our favorite travel-related resources below. ✔ Find the cheapest rental car rate |
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Discount Travel Secrets: Free Giveaway From GPSmyCity! Hi Reader, I have something really fun (and totally free) for you this week! I’m partnering with GPSmyCity, an app that lets you explore destinations around the world through self guided walking tours. It is perfect for anyone who wants the structure of a tour without being rushed, herded, or paying high prices for a guide. You just pick the city, choose a route, and explore at your own pace with turn by turn directions so you never get...
Discount Travel Secrets: Epic US Road Trips On A Budget Hi Reader, I’m so excited to share this week’s new post with you, our American Southwest Road Trip Itinerary! This one’s extra special because it was actually our honeymoon road trip over 5 years ago. We originally planned for four weeks on the road, but after three weeks, places started to close down and we had to head home early. Since then, we’ve revisited a lot of the destinations we missed, especially in Utah and Arizona, and...
Discount Travel Secrets: Happy Halloween Hi Reader, Halloween season is officially in full swing with haunted houses, fall colors, and pumpkin spice everything! 🎃 This week, I wanted to share some Discount Travel Secrets for those of you planning a last-minute Halloween getaway (or maybe just squeezing in one more fall road trip before winter sets in). If you’re heading to spooky hot spots like Salem, MA, Sleepy Hollow, NY, New Orleans, LA, or St. Augustine, FL, here are a few quick ways to...