An average of 60 million Americans travel for the 4th of July, according to the AAA, and while some prefer celebrations in the U.S. complete with patriotic parades and fireworks, more people are opting for vacations abroad. “We’re seeing clients capitalize on 4th of July falling on a Thursday this year, which offers more time for immersion wherever they are going,” explains Tom Marchant, co-founder of luxury travel company, Black Tomato.
It has six dining options and a seemingly endless list of amenities, including a 12,000 square-foot spa with an indoor lap pool, yacht tours, and a Center for Wine and Culinary Arts, where guests can book in to do cooking classes and wine-tasting sessions. Where to stay: Ocean House is a destination in and of itself. Book one of its 20 signature suites, or if you need more space, it has a collection of well-appointed cottages located nearby.