Skip the Fireworks - Overseas Beach Vacation Beats D.C. July 4th Costs

U.S. airport fees have reached such staggering heights that travelers can book an entire overseas beach vacation for less money than attending July 4th fireworks in Washington, D.C. With airport costs climbing to $500 and beyond, the economics of summer travel have shifted dramatically in favor of international getaways. This surprising financial reality reveals how domestic travel expenses now rival or exceed the cost of escaping to tropical destinations abroad.