Four-day weekend is the perfect time to save big with Hotwire Hot-FaresSM and Hot-RatesSM - even at the last minute!

Here`s the perfect color combination for turning this year`s July 4th into a long weekend: blue skies, white T-shirts and red-hot prices from discount travel site Hotwire
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Whether you want to show your patriotism at one of the big parades, escape from the city or head back home for the annual family barbecue, the specially negotiated deals at Hotwire allow you to celebrate without breaking the bank.

Below are examples of Hotwire savings on recent Hot-FareSM and Hot-RateSM purchases. All airfares listed are round-trip fares.

Los Angeles ?EPhiladelphia $189 ($145 saved!)

Atlanta ?EWashington, DC $136 ($98 saved!)

Denver ?EBoston $218 ($91 saved!)

Portland ?ENew York City $249 ($128 saved!)

Chicago ?ENew Orleans $150 ($89 saved!)

Philadelphia: 4-Star hotel, Center City $69/ night ($40 saved!)

Washington, DC: 3.5-Star hotel, DuPont Circle $87/ night ($83 saved!)

Boston: 4-Star hotel, Quincy Market $98/ night ($71 saved!)

New York City: 4-Star hotel, Midtown West $122/ night ($67 saved!)

San Francisco: 5-Star hotel, Downtown $139/ night ($120 saved!)

All purchases listed are actual airfare and hotel purchases made on Hotwire in June 2002. Fares and rates may not represent current prices. Airfares may have required advance purchase and/or Saturday night stay. Because prices change all the time, Hotwire customers are encouraged to log on and check fares and rates for themselves.
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