New data reveals the surprising places Americans are booking for July 4

Many Americans have one thing on their minds when it comes to Fourth of July travel this year: What’s the best bang for the buck? That question is leading people to some unexpected places to ring in the U.S.’s 250th birthday, according to a report released this week by Expedia. Compared with last year, searches using budget filters have surged 1,265% during the six-week window bookending the July 4 holiday, the Seattle-based company found. In addition to the surge in budget-related searches, travelers are also looking to stretch their dollars by using rewards, choosing all-inclusive stays, ...