Image by Frank Kehren via Flickr The fourth of July is a popular time of year to plan a getaway. However, be sure to book in advance, because the holiday is a lot more popular than most traveller's realize. Prices increase sharply the closer it gets to the holiday, and paying for that increase eats into the vacation budget. The cost of airfare is always influenced by the price of fuel and demand for tickets. Those who book well in advance are going to miss the annual increase, fortunately for them. Once on the ground, however, things are more wallet-friendly. Rooms that … [Read more...]