7 Cheap Weekend Getaways in July

Las Vegas, Nevada

Vegas has something for everyone: Broadway-quality shows, one of the biggest nonstop party scenes on the planet, world-class restaurants and spas, gambling—and when you tire of all the glitz and glamour, there's top-notch hiking and sightseeing just a few hours away.

The deal: Over the Fourth of July weekend, Sin City has something else worth noting: awesome savings! The four-star Renaissance Hotel Las Vegas—just east of the Strip—has rooms starting at just $99 per night, which is 56 percent less than nearby comparable hotels.

Miami, Florida

Feel the heat of Miami—and we're not just talking about the weather! Known for its steamy beaches, dusk-til-dawn nightlife, and fine dining, this South Florida city is a melting pot of international sights and sounds to stimulate all of your senses.

The deal: Starting at $190 per night for the weekend of July 24-26, the five-star JW Marriott Marquis Miami is 19 percent less than other downtown Miami hotels in the same class.

Boston, Massachusetts

Follow in the footsteps of America's forefathers while navigating Boston's landmarks (think Paul Revere's ride, the Freedom Trail, the first public park in the U.S., and so many more "firsts"). Better yet, do so during the nation's birthday and you'll find another first: a real bargain on a Boston getaway.

The deal: At The Ritz-Carlton Boston Common, arguably Boston's finest hotel, you can get a room over the July 4th weekend starting at $395 per night—pricey, but still 27 percent less than this swanky hotel's average rates.

Orlando, Florida

There's Mickey, Minnie, and the whole Disney gang for the kids, but Orlando also has plenty of entertainment for adults, too.

The deals: It's always tee time at the four-star Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill Lodge. And at just $116 per night for the July 24-26 weekend, rates are 57 percent less than other area hotels during the same period. The course was designed by the great golf course architect Dick Wilson and is considered one of his best works.

If golf just won't vibe with the wee ones, get closer to the main attraction at the Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista—a 10-minute walk to Downtown Disney. At $119 per night for the same weekend, it's 56 percent cheaper than comparable hotels in the same area.

London, England

As July descends upon England's capital, the perennial fog lifts to reveal clear skies—all the better to see world-class attractions like the London Eye, Big Ben, and maybe taunt a guard or two at Buckingham Palace.

The deal: At night, lay your head down near all these and other national landmarks at the centrally located M by Montcalm Shoreditch London Tech City. The five-star luxe hotel is a three-minute walk to the tube station, and at $195 during July weekend stays, is 56 percent less than comparable accommodations.

Atlanta, Georgia

Hotlanta doesn't just refer to the temperature in Atlanta. Also called "The New York of the South" for its hustle and bustle, this Georgia city doesn't forgo its Southern charm, especially during the summer peak-travel window when outdoor events and festivals abound.

The deal: July weekends at the five-star Intercontinental Buckhead Atlanta start at $153 per night (specifically July 17-19). That's a savings of 72 percent over similar area hotels. Other dates are available.

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Nowhere is the saying "life's a beach" truer than in Myrtle Beach. Life simply revolves around the 60-mile stretch of sand in this South Carolina vacation destination.

The deal: Snagging a hotel deal can be hard, but we found rooms at the Sheraton Myrtle Beach Convention Center, a four-star hotel, at 45 percent less than similar area hotels. And of course, the Sheraton is about a mile from the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk.