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What it’s like to travel to Maui right now — one year after the catastrophic wildfires

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Five hundred feet outside the Lahaina burn zone, the tourists receive their leis.

As the torches of the Old Lahaina Luau flicker, bartenders mix mai tais and hula dancers get ready. After dinner, dancer and emcee Niki Rickard gathers the performers in a circle and asks the audience for “a moment of silence ... to acknowledge all we have lost.”

A year after the deadliest U.S. wildfire in a century, which killed at least 102 people and leveled 2,200 structures, this is what passes for business as usual in West Maui. Though 98% of the island carries no visible signs of the fire, most of the city of Lahaina was leveled and remains behind roadblocks as crews begin the transition from cleanup to reconstruction.

In the first two weeks after the fire, most of the city’s 12,700 residents moved into hotels, with FEMA footing many bills. Since then, amid ferocious debate about the island housing shortage and how to rebuild, most fire survivors have moved to longer-term housing or left the island. Many are back at work now, tending to tourists.

This tangle of mourning, recovery and tourism has many travelers wondering if it’s possible or respectful to spend a vacation on Maui now.

The answer is yes, according to every resident, worker and visitor I asked in three days on the island. But tourism lags about 25% behind pre-fire levels, and the situation can seem as layered as a Maui onion. While the average hotel room rents for more than $500 per night, residents scramble for housing and equilibrium.

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It’s easy to spend a week on the island in full vacation mode without setting foot in Lahaina. Conversely, the island’s recovery campaign includes a variety of “voluntourism” options (detailed below) for those who want to dedicate half a day or more to pitching in.

But some curious visitors fall between those extremes. Tourism workers say this can lead to hard feelings, especially when visitors try to photograph damage or ask intrusively about lost homes and loved ones. That’s when many Mauians turn away, get angry or post signs at the end of their block reading, “Locals still grieving. Show Respect. No tourists.”

“Be sensitive,” said Siobhan Wilson, co-owner of the Maui Butterfly Farm in Olowalu. “Don’t go up and ask people, ‘What did you see and what happened?’ If people want to talk, they will.”

“Come with aloha. Leave with aloha,” said longtime resident George Pali, sitting at a Wahikuli Wayside Park picnic table near some long-term tents. “You guys [in California] have wildfires all the time, right? So you have some idea.”

Here’s an update for anyone considering travel to Maui, including reasons why you might or might not want to include a stop in Lahaina.

What’s open in Lahaina, and what’s gone

Most of Front Street, Lahaina’s commercial backbone, is no more. Little remains to remind a visitor that this was the capital of the Hawaiian Kingdom in the early 19th century under King Kamehameha II. But the flames didn’t claim everything.

At the north end of the street, a handful of restaurants and a dive shop were left largely intact, including the Old Lahaina Luau, despite its thatched roofs. It reopened in March and attracts up to 350 guests nightly, many of them happy to be adding dollars to the diminished local economy.

When Niki Rickard takes the microphone before those luau audiences, she doesn’t mention her own story. But it’s a potent one, and it hints at the experiences of many survivors.

Both of her parents are longtime employees of the luau, which started in 1986. Beginning about age 4, Rickard dreamed of dancing there, then landed a job doing just that. Now 30, she also handles sales and emcee duties, summarizing the island’s history of migration, colonization, whaling, plantations and resilience in diplomatically measured tones.

Last August, she had just returned from maternity leave when the fire broke out.

Neither Rickard, her husband or their daughter was injured, but their home burned.

“My daughter was 3 months old,” Rickard said in an interview.

Since the fire, Rickard has been among the thousands of residents dealing with temporary housing, an island-wide child-care shortage and plenty of government and insurance red tape.

“A lot of people in the community are not so happy with the government,” she said carefully.

The luau’s director of public and cultural relations, Kawika Freitas, also acknowledged “a lot of negative feelings” from those who believe the island reopened to tourism too soon. But people need work, Freitas said, and the luau employs about 160 people.

On the same block, the Mala Ocean Tavern reopened in February. Aloha Mixed Plate and Star Noodle (siblings of the luau under the same owner) reopened in March and Aug. 1, respectively. Honu Oceanside is to follow in late summer or fall.

Many more reopenings are expected in the coming weeks and months, giving visitors more reasons to stop and perhaps spend. Meanwhile, because of Maui’s layout, many others will be driving through on their way north.

The drive along Lahaina Bypass highway

The August fire, which began near downed utility poles amid drought conditions and gusting winds, blackened 6,721 acres in Lahaina and the up-country area near Kula. It didn’t reach Maui’s east coast (which includes the famed road to Hana) or the southwest coast (which includes the city of Kihei and the Wailea resort area) or the northern coast (which includes Kahului airport).

Nor did flames get to the west coast hotels and condos that begin with Ka’anapali, just a mile north of Lahaina.

But to reach those resorts, visitors do drive the Lahaina Bypass highway. Just before the highway passes over Lahainaluna Road, those visitors see a sobering roadside shrine on their right — scores of crosses and photos, strewn with leis. (Having been warned that many residents see the memorial as a place for victims’ families and survivors only, I didn’t approach on foot.)

In the next mile, as drivers transition from the highway to Keawe Street and Honapiilani Highway, several signs thank first responders, exhort the community to be strong and call for tourists to show respect. Only a few charred ruins are visible from the road. Six-foot-high roadside screens shield many properties from view.

Visitors won’t see Waiola Church, Lahaina Hongwanji Mission, the historic Baldwin Home or popular restaurants like Kimo’s, Fleetwood’s on Front Street or Cheeseburger in Paradise, all burned. The city’s iconic banyan tree, damaged but recuperating, remains off-limits.

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FEMA reports that by July 31, cleanup crews had cleared 319,000 tons of fire debris, nearly 34 tons of asbestos and 3,000 fire-damaged cars, with 47 rebuilding permits issued by Maui County.

On Saturday, utility company Hawaiian Electric, the state of Hawaii and five other defendants announced a $4-billion settlement agreement with fire victims, pending court approval. Total damages have been estimated at $5.5 billion or more.

One Maui resident, asking to be unnamed, told me he’d just finished a six-month job in the burn zone, wearing a Tyvek suit and respirator, waiting for blessings before stepping onto home sites, scraping ash and asbestos, finding class rings, guns, jewels and puddles of melted aluminum.

Yet just north of Lahaina, a visitor reenters the Maui seen on postcards and screensavers.

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In the morning, catamarans glide up to the beach, kids line up for surf lessons, and golfers head to the courses at Kapalua. At day’s end, legions gather to watch the sunset as daredevils leap from the Black Rock Beach boulders to the sea.

Though the Royal Lahaina and Outrigger resorts in Ka’anapali housed many fire survivors as recently as early July, state and federal officials say the vast majority have moved on to intermediate or permanent housing.

A custom paint job on an outrigger canoe on the Ka’anapali coast. (Christopher Reynolds / Los Angeles Times)

A surfing class in Ka’anapali. (Christopher Reynolds / Los Angeles Times)

In June, Hawaii’s state tourism statistics show, visitor arrivals to Maui were down 21.8% from the year before, with spending down 27.1%.

The average Maui County hotel rate that month: $554 per night, down 10.5% from the year before, with a third of rooms empty.

The average vacation rental cost less — $401 per night, with a 44% vacancy rate. But that may soon change. Maui Mayor Richard Bissen has proposed converting 7,000 condo units from short-term use to long-term within three years, creating more housing for residents.

“We’ve been coming here for years, and I have never seen the [Ka’anapali] walkway so clear,” said Russ Hill of Santa Clarita, who has a West Maui timeshare.

A moment later, he strapped into a parasailing rig, zoomed 500 feet above Ka’anapali Beach and saw exactly what he wanted to see: island slopes under clear blue skies, a line of hotels along the beach, a few leaping dolphins and no reminders of the fire except the boat captain’s “Maui Strong” T-shirt.

How visitors become volunteers

Napili Noho , an emergency service hub in Napili Park, stands about three miles north of Ka’anapali. It didn’t exist before the fire. Now it often gets 200 guests in a day.

They browse a free store stocked with food, shoes and hygiene items, sit for meals (prepared with help from other charities) or step into the lomi lomi tent, where masseurs and chiropractors give free treatments.

The Napili Noho emergency resource hub, created after last year’s fire, offers food and household items for those in need. (Christopher Reynolds / Los Angeles Times)

Volunteer Tom Fox, visiting from California, works at Napili Noho. (Christopher Reynolds / Los Angeles Times)

Most days, at least one short-term volunteer visitor shows up, having signed up online . On the Tuesday I arrived it was Tom Fox, 81, a semiretired real estate agent from Pleasanton.

For years, Fox and his wife have been visiting West Maui to play golf and lie low. They were at their Napili condo when the fire struck and wound up inviting their housekeepers to stay in the condo for several weeks.

Now the housekeepers have moved on, Fox said, and he’s found that he’s not as good as his wife is at keeping busy.

“So I found out about this place and came on down,” Fox said. The day before, he’d bought Mason jars for storing cooking oil. Now he was labeling them for community members who might speak English, Hawaiian, Spanish, Chinese, Tagalog, Tongan or Samoan.

Around him, other workers were breaking down bulk packages of salt, soap and other goods, including another volunteer from off-island, a 38-year-old man who goes by the name Savage.

“I was supposed to be here five days,” he told me.

Until last August, Savage said, he was working as a health-focused life coach in Las Vegas. After the Maui disaster, he joined an island-bound group of volunteers from his church.

Once he arrived, Savage, who said he has Dakota Sioux heritage and is an Air Force combat veteran, found that “this was very familiar to me.”

Eleven months after arriving, Savage moves from task to task in his flip-flops, walkie-talkie in hand, four days a week, helping displaced residents feed families and cope with makeshift living situations. He’ll be here “until I’m at peace that it’s time to move on.”

The key, Savage said, is offering comfort without giving advice or trying to counsel anyone. That might mean “asking aunties for cooking recipes,” he said. “Just talking story. Our community may not need to shop as much as they need distractions from life. They might not know where they’re going to be next week.”

What to eat Old Lahaina Luau , 1251 Front St., Lahaina; (808) 667-1998. Lavish dinner al fresco with open bar, followed by an hourlong show with hula, drumming and chanting. Adult admission: $230.37, including gratuity.

Aloha Mixed Plate , 1251 Front St., Lahaina; (808) 661-3322. Patio restaurant (moved down the street since the fire) offering breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Chow Funn noodle bowl (ground pork, bean sprouts, green onions; $15) makes a tasty lunch.

Mala Ocean Tavern ,1307 Front St., Lahaina; (808) 667-9394. Brunch and dinner. Perhaps the most elegant restaurant you’ll find with a tin roof and walls. Website includes a link for donations to staff. The signature cocktail is a Makai Tai ($18). Dinner main dishes $28-$61.

Ulu Kitchen, Westin Ka’anapali, 2365 Ka’anapali Pkwy., Lahaina; (808) 868-0081. Breakfast, lunch and dinner on the beach in Ka’anapali. Main dishes $28-$69.

Where to stay Outrigger Kaanapali Beach Resort , 2525 Ka’anapali Pkwy., Lahaina; (808) 661-0111. A three-star hotel on a coastline of mostly four-star resorts, its location impeccable, with a whale-shaped pool. Rates start at about $370, plus a $35 daily resort fee.

Things to note In the high country at the south end of Maui, Haleakala National Park’s popular Crater Road and summit area have been closed periodically because of nearby brushfires. Check the park website before planning a visit.

To volunteer on Maui, don’t rely on last-minute suggestions from your hotel’s concierge or activities desk. Make a plan in advance. Mauinuistrong.info includes many volunteering options, as does the website of the Hawaiian Tourism Authority . Malama Kula operates in the up-country area. Napili Noho runs the emergency services hub in Napili Park. Maui Cultural Lands runs programs to protect cultural resources, plant native vegetation and battle invasive species, with volunteer workdays every Saturday in the Honokowai Valley above Ka’anapali. Similar work happens Wednesdays and Thursdays at Kipuka Olowalu , south of Lahaina.

The Lahaina Cannery and Lahaina Gateway malls are open, and more Lahaina businesses are reopening every month. This website tracks reopenings.

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Multiple trailers caught fire overnight at Camping World RV Sales in Westmoreland County

By Mike Darnay , Lauren Linder

Updated on: August 28, 2024 / 12:23 PM EDT / CBS Pittsburgh

ALLEGHENY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) -- Explosions burst into flames at a Westmoreland County camper dealership Wednesday morning. Allegheny Township Police Chief Daniel Uncapher told KDKA that at least 18 campers were destroyed or damaged. 

No one was hurt. Now investigators are trying to figure out what caused it to start.

Bright orange flames shot into the sky from the back lot of Camping World off Route 356. Rachel Ramsey and her husband woke up to loud explosions.

"It just looked like a huge bonfire," Ramsey said. "You just hear like pop, pop, pop."

They got nervous and ran outside to see what was going on, and quickly realized it was coming from campers.

"It looked like three of them were on fire and it was spreading, so you'd hear, like, really big pops and hisses as the tires would explode," Ramsey said. 

Uncapher said first responders got called to respond to the area at 4:42 a.m. and found several RVs on fire.

"Our officers got on scene within seven minutes," Uncapher said.

Firefighters from 10 companies worked to extinguish the flames, and for hours continued to put out hot spots that could have come from multiple chemicals on the vehicles.

"On any camper you have a lot of fuel sources, you have batteries, you have propane tanks, you have sometimes diesel and gas," Uncapher said.

Uncapher said the business was empty at the time.

"The gates were closed. They were still closed when the officers got here, so we have no reason to believe that anybody broke in," Uncapher said. 

However, a cause remains unclear.

Either way, Ramsey is a little shaken, knowing things could have been much worse.

"I'm definitely not going to forget it. It was quite a way to wake up at 4:30," Ramsey said.

The state fire marshal is investigating with help from local police and fire.

KDKA reached out to Camping World for comment but has not heard back at this time. 

Stay with KDKA-TV and KDKA.com for the latest on this developing story. 

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What The Travel Corporation Sale Means for Tour Operators and Travel Agencies

Dennis Schaal , Skift

July 17th, 2024 at 5:19 PM EDT

If the deal goes through, Apollo might merge some of The Travel Corporation's brands, or pair them with other assets the private equity firm owns.

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Expect more private equity deals in the tour operator and travel agency sectors.

That was the view of a source familiar with The Travel Corporation’s operations in the wake of news it would be acquired by Apollo Global Management . The source added that multiple private equity firms had also expressed interest in the Travel Corporation.

“And one of the themes all of these PE guys are talking about is the next generation of tour operators, which of course, are digital natives and connected from a data perspective,” the source said, who predicted that there will be plenty of private equity deals to come in these areas.

Travel agencies with a luxury clientele are attractive targets post-Covid, the source added.

Not A Fire Sale

The Travel Corporation is a family owned business and one factor driving the sale was that there was no heir apparent, the source said.

“We know globally that some of the old school tour operators have seen growth slow, but by no means was the business [TTC] in a terrible place. The business was in a strong place,” the source said.

The source didn’t comment on the value of the deal but wouldn’t characterize it as a “fire sale.”

The Tollman family opted to retain ownership of the Red Carnation Hotel Collection, which generated a big chunk of the group’s profits, but well under 50%, the source added.

What Apollo Might Do

“I imagine one of the things Apollo is thinking is in line with what all the other VC firms are doing,” the source said. “Can you take these traditional businesses, put in a better technology stack, which both potentially reduces the cost of customer acquisition, and increases operating margin. And then all of a sudden, you take a business that has OK margins, and turn it into a business that has pretty good margins.”

The source predicted that Apollo might consolidate some of The Travel Corporation brands — it owns 18 brands — and/or merge them with other Apollo assets. Over the years, Apollo has owned or invested in the Venetian Las Vegas, Great Wolf Resorts, American Express Global Business Travel, Oceania Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Caesars Entertainment, Diamond Resorts, Expedia and Atlas Air, among other holdings.

World Travel Holdings Co-CEO Chimes In

Brett Tollman, CEO of The Travel Corporation, declined to comment on the deal.

But another CEO of a major family owned business in travel, Jeff Tolkin, the co-CEO of World Travel Holdings , one of the largest cruise and vacation sellers in the U.S., spoke to Skift Wednesday about the implications of the Apollo-The Travel Corporation deal.

“As for the future of family owned businesses, I don’t think this portends anything but a bright future because this deal clearly evidences a successful conclusion for the Tollman assets sold,” Tolkin said.

Tolkin, who said he didn’t know the sale price of The Travel Corporation deal, added he doesn’t believe there will be many similar deals for acquisitions of family owned tour operators because there aren’t many big ones left.

Tauck’s Take on The Travel Corporation Sale

Tauck is one of the few large family owned tour operators that remain, and the company has been public about not being for sale, the source familiar with The Travel Corporations’ operations said.

Tauck CEO Dan Mahar confirmed that the company is not for sale, adding: “Every family and every family business is unique and one transaction does not represent a broader trend.”

He said Tauck is “thriving” as it approaches the beginning of its second century in business, adding that the company has “zero debt and robust family-capital to power our new strategic plan and [we] require no outside funding.”

“We love what we do,” Mahar said. “We are in great businesses, serving a growing market with a strong outlook in the decades ahead. Our guests are engaged with our brand and more loyal than ever. Our team is exceptionally strong and engaged by our business purpose and opportunity. We have respectful, deep relationship with partners around the world and we are united to bring the very best experience to our guests.”

Mahar added that the Tauck family is deeply engaged and has a strong governance system with involvement of multiple generations of the Tauck family, and all are united for the long term.”

Tolkin’s Take on Private Equity

Tolkin said the sale of The Travel Corporation would have no impact on World Travel Holdings.

Family owned travel agencies could be acquisition targets, though, Tolkin said.

“Private equity firms often use a rollup strategy or increase profitability in other ways,” Tolkin said. “Travel agencies are clearly here to stay and a growth sector in the travel business.”

He added: “The underlying fundamentals are there.”

Tolkin said family owned businesses are “the backbone of the American economy. Private equity is one exit strategy that many family owned businesses eventually employ. This is a natural progression where both sides win.”

Note: This story has been updated to add comments from Tauck CEO Dan Mahar.

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Southwest's Airfare Fire Sale Hopes To Boost Slow Travel Days

The travel season is approaching and airlines are jockeying to pack flights full of vacationers. To that end, Southwest Airlines is having a bit of a fire sale. 

The airline has dramatically  slashed its rates  on certain routes; until the sale ends on Thursday, it's possible to pick up one-way flights for $49 along certain domestic routes.

International travel isn't quite as cheap, but you can still find flights out of the country for around $130. Those flights are mostly only available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, but cheap flights to U.S. territories like San Juan and Puerto Rico are open Monday through Thursday. 

This comes on top of abnormally low fare rates thanks to rock-bottom fuel costs. The airfare prediction app  Hopper reports  flight prices are down 20 percent from where they were two years ago.

Semi-regular sales like these help give Southwest a competitive edge against other big U.S. carriers. It's a fair bet that United, Delta and American will drop some of their fare prices sometime soon in response.

But unlike previous sales, the cheap domestic flights only apply to flights on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Those are typically  the days of the week  with the lightest travel rates, so it makes sense for Southwest to try to drum up some extra business on those days.

The fire sale covers flights from Aug. 23 through Dec. 14. Southwest has a full list of destinations and prices available on its website.

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14 RVs, 1 camper damaged in overnight fire in Westmoreland County

APOLLO, Pa. — Fifteen vehicles were damaged in an overnight fire at a Westmoreland County RV dealer.

Westmoreland County 911 said crews were called to a two-alarm fire at Camping World RV Sales in Apollo.

The fire was raging at 4:40 a.m., and a neighbor caught it on video.

“My husband and I woke up to a really loud boom we thought there was a gunshot or something and looked out the window and saw the fire,” said Rachel Ransey, who can see Camping World’s back parking lot from her backyard.

Ramsey called 911, along with other neighbors who heard loud popping sounds that police say could have been propane tanks exploding. She was nervous her house would catch fire.

“Yeah there was a big explosion. I don’t know what flew. Something flew in the pool. I think it was a bunch of ash,” she said.

Ten fire departments responded to bring the fire under control. But, as the flames spread they consumed 14 RV’s and a Mercedes camper. Some of the vehicles were burned so badly only shells were left.

“The gates were closed, they were still closed when the officers got here so we have no reason to believe anyone broke in,” said Dan Uncapher with the Allegheny County Police Department.

Police plan on looking at video from a security camera on a building that could offer clues into how the fire started. Pennsylvania State Police and the Fire Marshal are investigating to determine the exact cause.

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Wow, we can't remember a better time to book a family getaway in the Caribbean, with killer deals and special promotions dropping out of the sky every day. Still, we've learned the hard way that deals aren't always as good as they seem at first glance. So we got out our calculators and did the math on four seemingly terrific deals. Here's a peek at how we separated the sunny steals from the washouts.

Bailout Package at Aruba's Westin

Everybody's looking for a bailout these days -- but as we've all seen, not all bailouts are worth having. Take the Vacation Bailout package at Aruba's Westin resort : If you book a six-night stay, you get a $200 resort credit and one night free. Sounds great, right?

The 481-room resort has a beautiful beach and awesome freeform swimming pool, and offers plenty of places to spend that resort credit, such as the spa, casino, and solid (but, alas, not free) kids' program for ages 6 to 12. Its Destination Club features crafts, sandcastle-building, iguana-feeding, a Little Chefs cooking class, and Friday evening s'more roasts.

When we priced a trip with the bailout package rate (factoring in the resort credit), a room with two queen beds came to about $2,300 for six nights -- a $700 savings compared to normal rates. The Vacation Bailout must be booked by December 31, but you can travel through April 16, 2009.

Deal or no deal? It's a deal, but not as good as you'd think. Book the resort's " Better Tomorrows " package instead, which gives you 50% off for every other night you stay (thus averaging a 25% savings over two nights). It brings the same six-night total to $2,050 -- not only $250 cheaper than the bailout package, but all the savings go back to you. Now that 's what we call a bailout. To take advantage of the Better Tomorrows package, you must arrive Thursday through Sunday, and travel by March 31, 2009. 

Save 50% at All-Inclusive Almond Resorts

Wow! Half-price Caribbean deals keep landing at our feet. This one is offered by Almond Resorts, which has five all-inclusive properties on Barbados and St. Lucia. Four of the properties welcome families, while one is adults-only. Rates include unlimited food and beverage (á la carte, buffet-style, and room-service) and most activities, including kids' programming for kids, from newborns to teens.

Of the four family-friendly properties, the two least expensive options are those on St. Lucia, the Almond Smugglers Cove Resort and Almond Morgan Bay Resort . With this deal, an all-inclusive four-day/three-night stay for a family of four can be had for as little as $900 if booking land only. Packages including airfare are also available; we price-checked the same four-day stay for a family of four at $3,450 if flying out of New York in January.

Note: American Airlines has increased non-stop service from New York's JFK to St. Lucia three times a week. In addition, American Airlines flies direct from Miami daily, while American Eagle serves St. Lucia from Puerto Rico five times a day.

This offer is available for bookings through December 19. You must travel by February 9, 2009.

Get 50% Off at Wyndham Nassau in The Bahamas

Some deals are more spin than substance, so when we see one that's a guaranteed money-saver we sit up and take notice. The Wyndham Nassau Resort & Crystal Palace Casino is offering a Vacation Stimulus package : stay two consecutive nights between now and the end of 2009 and get the next two nights free. That translates into a hefty 50% discount. The package also includes a $100 food and beverage credit for use at the resort. Rates begin at $309 per night for an oceanview room, so a four-night stay would cost from $618 -- averaging just $155 a night (plus dining credit). The booking deadline is January 31, 2009. The fine print says the number of available with this deal are limited, so don't wait too long if you want specific travel dates.

Winter Sale on St. Maarten

Faced with a sickly global economy and airline route cutbacks, the tourist offices of Caribbean islands have been stepping up promotions to entice travelers to their tropical shores. Case in point: The island of St. Maarten is running a "2009 Winter Sale" that offers a 15% discount on regular rates at nine resorts on the island. You need to book by January 31, 2009, and travel between December 20 and April 30, 2009. Stay seven nights or longer, and you'll also get $100 in "spending credits" good at nearly 50 island restaurants, spas, nightspots, and spas.

Times have been tough for tourism in St. Maarten, and deals are plentiful. So we decided to see if the winter sale was really the best deal on the table right now. Here's what we found:

• Three of the hotels participating in the winter sale -- La Vista Hotel, Mary's Boon Hotel, and Oyster Bay -- are not running any additional deals, so the 15% discount is the best option.
• Two hotels that are participating in the winter sale -- Coral Beach Club and Turquoise Shell Inn -- are offering other promotions that offer the equivalent of 15% savings. Note: We question the kid-friendliness of Turquoise Shell Inn, as it doesn't accept children under 5.

Here's where things get more interesting:

• At the Princess Heights Hotel, a "book early" special gives a 20% discount for stays booked by December 14 (less than two weeks away, so hurry). The deal also includes a free rental car.
• Sister resorts Sonesta Great Bay and Sonesta Maho Beach are both offering discounts of up to 35% for stays between December 20 and January 31, 2009. Savings are on a sliding scale depending on number of nights stayed; you save 25% when you stay two to four nights, and more when you visit for five to nine nights.
• Divi Little Bay Beach Resort is advertising two specials on its site. The "beat the clock" deal lets you save 30% if you stay before December 20. You can also save 30% by reserving before December 20 and traveling between March 15 and December 23, 2009.

Deal or no deal? While a 15% discount seems pretty good at face value, it's anemic when you look at the big picture at some of the partipating resorts. In fact, you can do twice as well by booking other online deals at four of the participating hotels. You can save 30% at Divi Little Bay Beach Resort and up to 35% if you book at least five nights at Sonesta Great Bay or Sonesta Maho Beach.

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'Like a bomb going off': Fire rips through RVs at Camping World in Allegheny Township

An early-morning fire damaged or destroyed more than a dozen recreational vehicles Wednesday at Camping World on Route 356 in Allegheny Township.

Neighbors reported the fire to Westmoreland County 911 about 4:40 a.m. after explosions roused them from sleep, Allegheny Township police Chief Dan Uncapher said.

Rachel Ramsey, who has lived next to the business for six months, said she saw three vehicles on fire. Uncapher said 15 vehicles were involved. A Mercedes conversion van and 14 other campers were damaged or destroyed.

“It sounded like a bomb going off,” Ramsey said.

Ash and other bits of debris littered Ramsey’s yard and above-ground swimming pool.

A neighbor across the street, who declined to give her name, said booms woke up her and her husband, and they kept hearing explosions and loud pops. She has two cats who, she said, were “freaked out” from all the noise.

“I was nervous. I was scared,” Ramsey said. “It was spreading pretty quickly.”

The explosions neighbors heard likely were propane tanks and other combustible equipment and materials on the vehicles, Uncapher said.

“It looked like it originated from one location,” he said. “They’re all packed together in the back. Where it comes from is yet to be determined.”

The business was not occupied at the time, and no one was hurt, Uncapher said. There was no damage to the building.

Firefighters from 10 departments responded.

A manager of Camping World who did not identify himself said company policy prohibits employees from speaking about the incident. He said the dealership remains open to customers and business is continuing as normal.

The vehicles that burned were parked behind the business. The area is under video surveillance, and that footage will be reviewed by investigators, Uncapher said.

A state police fire marshal is investigating the cause.

Brian C. Rittmeyer is a TribLive reporter covering news in New Kensington, Arnold and Plum. A Pittsburgh native and graduate of Penn State University's Schreyer Honors College, Brian has been with the Trib since December 2000. He can be reached at [email protected] .

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The best US travel deals for January

Though much of our focus recently has been on securing the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday travel deals , the deals don't stop in the new year. In fact, January is a prime time for budget-conscious travelers to continue saving money.

From New York City to Napa Valley (and many destinations in between), there are many places across America that you can visit on a budget when the first month of the year rolls around.

Here's how to save even more money when traveling in January.

New York City: Hotel Week

Although it seems like New York City is always expensive, NYC Hotel Week offers travelers the chance to save up to 23% at more than 140 properties across the five boroughs for stays between Jan. 3 and Feb. 12.

The discount is for standard room rates at brands like Hyatt , Marriott and Hilton , among others.

For example, with the promotion, cash rates for a stay on Jan. 3 at the Hyatt Centric Times Square New York in a standard room with a king-size bed start at $216 (excluding taxes and fees). The same room on that date would otherwise set you back $234 for the member rate, $247 for the World of Hyatt members advance purchase rate and $280 for the standard nonmember rate. So, you could save $64 by choosing this special promotion.

To take advantage of this promo, visit NYC & Company's official website . From there, you will be directly linked to special booking pages for each hotel where the promotional code should already be applied. If a code is not automatically entered, try using the code "HTLWK" to view Hotel Week prices.

Related: These are the best New York City hotels for families to check out

If you end up visiting the city for Hotel Week, be sure to check out NYC & Company's other NYC Winter Outing offerings from Jan. 17 through Feb. 12. During this time, visitors and locals can get special reservations at the city's top restaurants during NYC Restaurant Week , two-for-one Broadway tickets during NYC Broadway Week and two-for-one tickets to popular attractions and museums during NYC Must-See Week .

The average domestic round-trip airfare for January 2023 is $230, but the average flight to New York City in January costs $190, according to data provided by the booking site Hopper.

Some of the airports with affordable round-trip flights to LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in January include:

• Nashville International Airport (BNA), starting at $77 on Spirit.
• Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), starting at $138 on JetBlue, American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta Air Lines.
• O'Hare International Airport (ORD), starting at $148 on both United and Delta.

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Other domestic cities: Chicago and Los Angeles

Though generally less expensive to visit than New York City, Chicago is also an option in winter; January is the cheapest month to fly to the Windy City. During January, flights drop an average of 33% in price, according to booking portal Kayak , which says to book at least two weeks before departure to score a flight priced below average.

The average round-trip flight to Chicago in January is $187, while the average hotel room costs $140 per night, per Hopper data.

Last month, we found flights from across the U.S. to Chicago at the start of the year for less than $200 round trip , including on United, American, Delta and Southwest. Those flights are still available at the same price.

For example, you can currently book round-trip flights to ORD from the following airports:

• BOS and Bradley International Airport (BDL), starting at $118 on Delta and United.
• Denver International Airport (DEN), starting at $68 on Frontier.
• George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), starting at $114 on American.

With your well-priced flight in hand, consider the below Chicago properties, which have starting rates at a little more than $100 per night:

• Hyatt House Chicago / West Loop-Fulton Market, where rates start at $113 per night.
• Hyatt Centric Chicago Magnificent Mile, where rates start at $127 per night.
• The Drake (Hilton), where rates start at $131 per night.
• Hyatt Regency Chicago, where rates start at $147 per night.
• Swissotel Chicago (Accor), where rates start at $152 per night.
• LondonHouse Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton, where rates start at $168 per night.
• Hilton Chicago/Magnificent Mile Suites, where rates start at $168 per night.

Related: Book this, not that: Get the most value from your hotel points in Chicago

If Chicago in the winter is too cold for you (frankly, there is a reason flights are cheap), consider Los Angeles ; flights to the City of Angels are nearly half off their normal price tag, according to Kayak . Those who prefer Northern California will find a slight drop in flights to San Francisco in January as well, Kayak reports .

Though the average round-trip flight to LA is slightly more expensive than to Chicago ($228), the average cost of a hotel room in LA in January is just $118 per night, per Hopper.

Escape the cold of Chicago for sunny LA with round-trip flights to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) starting at $158 in January on United and American. Or, fly from EWR to LAX for as little as $180 with Alaska, United or JetBlue.

Once you find a flight, know that there are many Hilton-affiliated properties in central LA for less than $200 per night throughout the month, including:

• DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Los Angeles Downtown, where rates start at $180 per night.
• The Wayfarer Downtown LA, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, where rates start at $191 per night.
• Hilton Checkers Los Angeles, where rates start at $193 per night.

Two Hyatt properties are available at similar rates. Hotel Figueroa has rooms for as little as $141 per night, while Tommie Hollywood rooms are bookable starting at $185 per night.

Although IHG and Marriott properties are more expensive, you can still find good rates with these brands, too, including:

• The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites, Los Angeles (Marriott), where rates start at $203 per night.
• Hotel Indigo Los Angeles Downtown (IHG), where rates start at $212 per night.
• Sheraton Grand Los Angeles (Marriott), where rates start at $229 per night.
• InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown (IHG), where rates start at $244 per night.

Related: From downtown to the Westside and beyond: Los Angeles hotels you can book on points

National parks and winter-themed activities

Not only can you usually get a reprieve from the usual national park crowds by visiting during the winter months, but you may also enjoy more comfortable conditions when visiting certain parks, such as those in desert settings that can see temperatures climb above 100 degrees in the summer.

Related: 10 of the best national parks to visit during winter

From Joshua Tree National Park and Death Valley National Park in California to Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona, there are several national parks in the U.S. that feature desert landscapes.

Because most national parks welcome fewer visitors when temperatures drop, you'll usually find flight deals.

For example, Kayak reports that January is the cheapest month to fly domestically to larger airports by Yellowstone National Park, including Casper-Natrona County International Airport (CPR), Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) and Billings-Logan International Airport (BIL). Oftentimes, these airports are less expensive to fly to than smaller regional airports closer to the parks.

Similarly, United currently has round-trip flights in January from EWR to Bangor International Airport (BGR) — the closest major airport to Maine's Acadia National Park — that start at $188.

Time your visit to coincide with Martin Luther King Jr. Day and you may even be able to enter for free: The holiday is one of five dates when entrance fees are waived . For 2023, the holiday falls on Jan. 16.

An added bonus to visiting in January is that there are winter-specific activities only available at certain parks during winter. For example, at Yellowstone, you can take a guided snowmobile tour. You can also go skiing, sledding, snowshoeing, ice climbing, ice skating and snow tubing at a number of parks, including Acadia, Yosemite National Park in California, Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado and Olympic National Park in Washington.

Related: The 20 national parks every traveler needs to see at least once

Wine country in winter

Northern California's wine country — specifically Napa Valley — is also far less crowded and cheaper to visit in January, as the fall harvest season is over and temperatures have fallen.

Beyond saving money, you'll have the chance to enjoy some timely events specific to winter, including Napa Valley Restaurant Week , which takes place from Jan. 20-29 in 2023. You'll also find special deals from wineries, such as the Winter in the Wineries Passport , which allows visitors to taste and tour 16 wineries for only $75.

If you plan to stop in San Francisco as part of your Napa Valley visit, you can save some bucks along the way — hotels there often cost less than what you'll pay to stay in the Napa area . The following are just a few San Francisco hotels currently showing availability in January for less than $250 a night:

• Hilton San Francisco Union Square, where rates start at $160 per night.
• Parc 55 San Francisco — a Hilton Hotel, where rates start at $174 per night.
• The Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square (Marriott), where rates start at $201 per night.
• Kimpton Hotel Enso (IHG), where rates start at $216 per night.
• JW Marriott San Francisco Union Square, where rates start at $228 per night.
• InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco (IHG), where rates start at $244 per night.

Related: Book this, not that: San Francisco hotels

Bottom line

The average hotel room in the U.S. costs $230 per night in January, according to Hopper, and it can be hard to find ways to cut expenses when you travel, even during historically slow seasons like winter. Fortunately, there are some domestic destinations that you can visit without breaking the bank.

To help you stick to a smaller budget, start your search with Google Flights to see if you can find a timely flight deal. Remember to look for limited-time offers for reduced rates at hotels, too, such as the annual NYC Hotel Week deal for properties throughout New York City.

Top 10 Travel Trailers with Fireplaces (Pricing & Videos)

Modern travel trailers have just about every creature comfort you can imagine, including fully-equipped kitchens, comfortable entertaining areas, well-equipped bathrooms, and ample sleeping space, m aking them truly a tiny home on wheels.

However, a home mainstay that’s often lacking on many travel trailers is the quintessential fireplace, which helps to make any space feel more homey and comfortable.

So we scoured the RV market to find all the best and most popular travel trailers that offer a fireplace . 

Popular Travel Trailers with a Fireplace (Least to Most Expensive)

1. forest river grey wolf 23dbh, quick specs.

• Price :  $28,000
• Length :  29 Feet 3 Inches
• Dry Weight :  5,380 Pounds
• Hitch Weight :  621 Pounds
• Sleeping Capacity :  8
• Slide-Outs :  1

The Forest River Grey Wolf 23DBH is one of the cheapest and lightest travel trailers on the market today that still offers a fireplace, with an average retail price of just $28,000 and a dry weight of only 5,380 pounds.

Despite its more affordable price and lighter weight though, the Grey Wolf 23DBH still offers many of the same features as its pricier and larger counterparts.

Such as a full-featured kitchen with a peninsula island, a large rear corner three-piece dry bath, a spacious u-shaped convertible dinette booth, and a private front bedroom with a queen-sized bed and dual wardrobes.  

Forest River Grey Wolf 23DBH Floorplan

And if you have a large family or just need to sleep a lot of campers, the Grey Wolf 23DBH has you covered.

As this lightweight camper is able to sleep up to eight people at a time, despite its smaller sub-30-foot length .

Thanks to double rear bunk beds, a convertible u-shaped dinette booth, and a front queen-sized bed.

For more information on the Forest River Grey Wolf 23DBH and to see a 360 tour of the trailer, check out Forest River’s website by clicking here .

2. Forest River Cherokee 234DC

• Price :  $31,000
• Length :  28 Feet 9 Inches
• Dry Weight :  5,788 Pounds
• Hitch Weight :  645 Pounds
• Sleeping Capacity :  6

The Forest River Cherokee 234DC is another affordable travel trailer that offers a built-in fireplace.

With an electric fireplace located on the dividing wall between the main living area and front bedroom, right when you walk in the door.

Which allows the fireplace to be seen from just about anywhere in the travel trailer, including the kitchen and the dinette booth.

Forest River Cherokee 234DC Floorplan

It’s not just the fireplace that makes this camper from Forest River so popular though, as the Cherokee 234DC also offers a ton of other creature comforts and conveniences as well.

Including a full-featured kitchen, a large u-shaped dinette booth, a comfy couch, a spacious front bedroom with a full walkaround queen bed, and a large rear corner bath.  

For more information on the Forest River Cherokee 234DC and to see a 360-degree tour of the camper, check out Forest River’s website by clicking here .

3. Coachmen Catalina Legacy Edition 283RKS

• Price :  $33,000
• Length :  33 Feet 8 Inches
• Dry Weight :  6,777 Pounds
• Hitch Weight :  644 Pounds

With an average retail price of $33,000, the Coachmen Catalina Legacy Edition 283RKS is another affordable travel trailer that offers a built-in fireplace.  

But it’s not all about the fireplace with this travel trailer, as it’s also about what’s around the fireplace. 

As the Catalina Legacy Edition 283RKS features tons of seating options in the main living area.

Including two recliners, a sofa, and a booth dinette or optional free-standing table, g iving you lots of places to sit and enjoy the fire.

It should be noted, however, that the fireplace does not come standard on the Catalina Legacy Edition 283RKS, as the electric fireplace with heater has to be added as an option .

For more information on the Coachmen Catalina Legacy Edition 283RKS and to see a 360-degree tour of the camper, check out Coachmen’s website by clicking here .

4. East to West Della Terra 291BH

• Price :  $35,000
• Length :  37 Feet 8 Inches
• Dry Weight :  8,328 Pounds
• Hitch Weight :  1,190 Pounds
• Sleeping Capacity :  10

If you’re looking for a travel trailer with a fireplace that also offers tons of sleeping capacity, you definitely need to check out the East to West Della Terra 291BH.  

As the Della Terra 291BH not only features a prominent entertainment center with an electric fireplace, but also a massive 10-person sleeping capacity .

Thanks to a rear bunkhouse that can sleep four, a convertible dinette booth and jackknife sofa that can sleep another four, and a king-size bed in the front bedroom that can sleep two more.

East to West Della Terra 291BH Floorplan

Beyond its huge sleeping capacity though, the East to West Della Terra 291BH is also great for those looking for a large and spacious travel trailer on a budget.

Because while the Della Terra 291BH is not the cheapest travel trailer with a fireplace, it is one of the cheapest large travel trailers with a fireplace .

As the Della Terra 291BH is one of the largest travel trailers on this list, while still maintaining a price of well under $40,000.

For more info on the East to West Della Terra 291BH and to see a 3D tour of the trailer, check out East to West’s website by clicking here . 

5. Forest River Rockwood Mini Lite 2511S

• Price :  $37,500
• Length :  25 Feet 10 Inches
• Dry Weight :  5,748 Pounds
• Hitch Weight :  824 Pounds
• Sleeping Capacity :  2
• Slide-Outs :  2

One of the best couple trailers with a fireplace is the Forest River Rockwood Mini Lite 2511S.

As this lightweight camper was designed and built to offer the maximum amount of comfort and luxury for two people.

Thanks to features, like a large rear bath that spans the entire width of the trailer, comfy theatre seating, an L-shaped kitchen with plenty of counter space, and a big front bedroom with a walkaround north-to-south queen bed and a spacious wardrobe built on a slide-out.  

And the best thing about this travel trailer is that it’s able to offer all these features and amenities plus much much more, while still keeping the overall size and weight of the trailer to a minimum.

As the Rockwood Mini Lite 2511S has an overall length of just over 25 feet and a dry weight of just under 6,00o pounds.

Making it one of the lightest and smallest campers on the market today that offers a fireplace . 

For more information on the Forest River Rockwood Mini Lite 2511S and to see a 360-degree tour of the trailer, check out Forest River’s website by clicking here .

6. Coachmen Freedom Express Ultra Lite 259FKDS

• Price :  $38,000
• Length :  29 Feet 10 Inches
• Dry Weight :  6,494 Pounds
• Hitch Weight :  752 Pounds
• Sleeping Capacity :  4

One of the more interesting travel trailers with a fireplace on this list is the Coachmen Freedom Express Ultra Lite 259FKDS, due to its distinctive front kitchen layout and excellent use of space.

Because while the Freedom Express Ultra Lite 259FKDS isn’t the only travel trailer with a fireplace and front kitchen, it is one of the best implementations of it. 

Coachmen Freedom Express Ultra Lite 259FKDS Floorplan

As Coachmen spent a lot of time and energy to make sure every square inch of the travel trailer was utilized to its full potential.

All the way from the front large L-shaped kitchen and adjoining large dinette booth to the rear spacious bedroom with an east-to-west king bed on a slide-out and a large wardrobe closet.

For more info on the Coachmen Freedom Express Ultra Lite 259FKDS and to see a 3D tour of the camper, check out Coachmen’s website by clicking here .

7. Forest River Flagstaff Super Lite 26FKBS

• Price :  $43,000
• Length :  29 Feet 8 Inches
• Dry Weight :  6,836 Pounds
• Hitch Weight :  946 Pounds

Similar in many ways to the Coachmen Freedom Express Ultra Lite from above, the Flagstaff Super Lite 26FKBS is Forest River’s take on a front kitchen travel trailer . 

As it offers a huge full-featured L-shaped front kitchen, with tons of counter space, a large double door 12V fridge, an oven, a three-burner gas cooktop, as well as a microwave.

And like the Coachmen Freedom Express Ultra Lite from above, the Forest River Flagstaff Super Lite 26FKBS also features a conveniently placed four-person dinette booth right next to the kitchen.

The large front kitchen isn’t the only great thing about this well-equipped travel trailer though, as it also features numerous comfort and convenience feature as well.

Including a prominently placed fireplace directly across from the theatre seating , a three-piece dry bath with two separate entrances, and a spacious rear bedroom that offers a huge wardrobe and an east-to-west queen bed on a slide-out.

In addition, the Flagstaff Super Lite 26FKBS also offers two entry doors as well, with one entering the main living area and a second entering the rear bedroom, which adds a lot of convenience to the trailer.

For more info on the Forest River Flagstaff Super Lite 26FKBS and to see a 3D tour of the trailer, check out Forest River’s website by clicking here .

8. Jayco Jay Flight 34RLOK

• Price :  $46,500
• Length :  37 Feet 10 Inches
• Dry Weight :  9,165 Pounds
• Hitch Weight :  1,220 Pounds
• Slide-Outs :  3

When you move up to the Jayco Jay Flight 34RLOK, you’re truly buying a home away from home.

As the Jay Flight 34RLOK is one of the largest and most spacious travel trailers on the market today , thanks to its 37-foot 10-inch length and three separate slide-outs .

Which makes this large camper feel more like a home and less like a travel trailer.

Jayco Jay Flight 34RLOK Floorplan

But it’s not just the Jay Flight’s sheer size that makes it feel so homey, as it’s also loaded with comfort features and amenities as well.

Including a large rear family room with an entertainment center, built-in fireplace , sofa, and theatre seating.

As well as a well-appointed kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a large center island, and a pantry.

In addition, the Jay Flight 34RLOK also offers a free-standing kitchen table with individual seats, as opposed to the more common dinette booth, which also helps it feel more like home.

For more information on the Jayco Jay Flight 34RLOK and to see a 3D tour of the camper, check out Jayco’s website by clicking here .

9. Winnebago Voyage V3033BH

• Price :  $52,000
• Length :  34 Feet 1 Inch
• Dry Weight :  8,048 Pounds
• Hitch Weight :  832 Pounds

The Voyage is Winnebago’s flagship travel trailer.

And because of this, the Voyage lineup offers some of the largest and most well-appointed travel trailers that Winnebago makes.

Including the Winnebago Voyage V3033BH, which happens to be one of the most popular Winnebago Voyage trim levels and floorplans available.

Thanks to the V3033BH’s eight-person sleeping capacity, huge rear double bunk beds, spacious main living area, large full-featured L-shaped kitchen, and private front bedroom with a large queen bed and dual wardrobes.

Winnebago Voyage V3033BH Floorplan

But the features and amenities don’t stop there on the V3033BH, as this fully-equipped travel trailer also features a well-placed entertainment center with a fireplace , a rear corner three-piece dry bath, and an exterior kitchen.

In addition, the Voyage V3033BH also offers several furniture options as well, allowing you to choose between a queen-size or king-size bed,  a dinette booth or free-standing table, and a trifold sofa or theatre seating.  

Which allows you to customize the interior of the camper to your particular needs and wants.  

Also, like the Forest River Flagstaff Super Lite 26FKBS from above, the Winnebago Voyage V3033BH also features two entry doors, with one entering the main living area and the other entering the front bedroom.  

For more info on the Winnebago Voyage V3033BH and to see other available trim levels of the Voyage, check out Winnebago’s website by clicking here . 

10. Jayco Eagle HT 312BHOK

• Price :  $55,000
• Length :  38 Feet 9 Inches
• Dry Weight :  9,500 Pounds
• Hitch Weight :  1,140 Pounds

If you’re looking for the ultimate travel trailer with a fireplace, then you need to look no further than the Jayco Eagle HT 312BHOK, as this travel trailer from Jayco literally has it all.

Including three large slide-outs, a rear bunkhouse, a 10-person sleeping capacity, a huge open entertaining area with a large center island, a spacious three-piece dry bath, and of course a built-in electric fireplace located directly under the main TV. 

In addition, the Eagle HT 312BHOK also features a private front bedroom with a true closing residential-style door, a queen bed, dual wardrobes, and even a space for a washer and dryer.  

All this luxury and comfort doesn’t come cheap though, as the Jayco Eagle HT 312BHOK, is one of the most expensive travel trailers you can buy, with an average retail price of $55,000 .

However, for those with the means and a large enough tow vehicle, the Eagle HT 312BHOK is truly second to none when it comes to comfort and amenities.

For more info on the Jayco Eagle HT 312BHOK and to see a 3D tour of the trailer, check out Jayco’s website by clicking here .

Jason is an avid lover of RVs and the RV lifestyle. He is both a writer and editor for RV Owner HQ and has been RVing and camping for over 20 years.

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Fourth of July Sales That Should Be on Every Traveler’s Radar

W hether you’re taking a much-needed vacation or having a backyard barbecue this Fourth of July, shopping the best sales is likely also on your holiday weekend agenda. To make sure you don't miss out on any of the savings in between reading at the beach or watching a firework show , we've gathered the best ongoing Fourth of July sales you can shop all weekend long, from Traveler -favorite brands like Outdoor Voices, Samsonite, Summersalt, and more. Keep scrolling for 40+ of the best deals on travel gear you'll use all summer long and beyond, or jump straight to the section that interests you most.

This article has been updated with new information since its original publish date.

Find the best Fourth of July sales by category:

Clothing and shoes, luggage and bags, outdoor gear, beauty and skincare, home goods and more.

Athleta : Athleta's Semi-Annual sale means you can take up to 70 percent off seasonal favorites including shorts, tees, tanks, pants, and summer linens, online and in-store.

Athleta Retreat linen mid-rise pants

$79.00, Athleta

Anthropologie : While many styles are already discounted, tack on an additional 40 percent discount through July 4 on blouses, skirts, and other summer staples. The sale isn’t exclusive to clothing—enjoy 40 percent off home goods such as pillows, throw blankets, and candles.

Comrad : Enjoy 25 percent off sitewide with the code JULY4 through the holiday weekend.

Comrad compression socks

$28.00, Comrad

Everlane : Now through Monday, July 8, save up to 70 percent on vacation essentials from Everlane .

Everlane The Day Twist sandal

$148.00, Everlane

Franco Sarto : For upcoming destination weddings or summer dinner parties, Franco Sarto is offering up to 60 percent off of select sandals, heels, and more shoe styles through July 7.

Girlfriend Collective : To celebrate its seventh birthday, the size-inclusive brand is having one of its largest sales of the year. Shoppers can take 25 percent off full-priced items and up to 70 percent off select styles and seasonal colors.

Halara : Halara makes some of our go-to activewear dresses and biker shorts for summer trips. Enjoy up to 80 percent off joggers, tennis skirts, leggings, and more.

Halara backless twisted dress

$55.00, Halara

Halara Softlyzero Tennis Skirt

$35.00, Halara

Hill House : For romantic, chic finds, Hill House is a favorite among the Traveler team. Take 20 percent off select styles with code 20HAPPY4TH.

J.Crew : For stealth wealth on a budget, J.Crew’s sale section is a great first step. Select styles from swimwear to office-ready tops are 60 percent off already-discounted price tags with the code JULY all weekend long.

Madewell : Shorts, tees, and swimwear from Madewell is up to 70 percent off during this year’s big summer sale. You can also tack on an extra 30 percent off with the code COOLDOWN now through July 9.

Merrell : Merrell is one of our favorite brands for water-resistant hiking shoes and other outdoor must-haves. During this year’s Semi-Annual Sale, save up to 30 percent off more than 100 styles including the Agility Peak 5 sneaker .

M.M.LaFleur : Save 25 percent off sitewide with code REFRESH25 on M.M.LaFleur's summer-friendly dresses, tees, and jumpsuits.

Old Navy : Old Navy has numerous sales throughout the year, but they don’t mess around when it comes to the Fourth of July. Stock up on goodies like $2 flip flops and $10 swimwear for the whole family, plus up to 70 percent off everything else.

Outdoor Voices : The OV Extra Sale is currently running and is offering up to 75 percent off merchandise, including discounts on our favorite exercise dresses from the brand.

Reef : Now through Sunday, July 7, save 30 percent off when you purchase two or more pairs of shoes. Stock up on slip-ons, waterproof boat loafers, and sandals —including the stylish Water Vista , a water-friendly favorite of our editors.

Reef Water Vista sandals

$60.00, Amazon

Reef Cushion Cloud Textile sandal

$65.00, Reef

Saks Off 5th : Take 30 percent off summer essentials such as swimsuits, sandals, and dresses with the code SUMMER at checkout.

Sperry : During this year's Summer Sale, take up to 50 percent off select styles and staple colorways.

Summersalt : If you're in need of a summer swimwear refresh , now is the time to buy. Summersalt is offering 30 percent off sitewide with the code SPF30.

Summersalt The Sidestroke

$95.00, Summersalt

Summersalt The Ruched Sidestroke bikini top and high-rise bottom

$50.00, Summersalt (top)

Summersalt The Silky Luxe Palazzo Pant

$80.00, Summersalt

Summersalt The Silky Luxe Long Effortless Shirtdress

Swiftwick : From running to biking, Swiftwick offers breathable socks for every season. When you buy four pairs, you can save 25 percent off your entire order.

Tanya Taylor : Just in time for the holiday weekend, Tanya Taylor is offering 20 percent off already-discounted event-ready dresses, sophisticated tops, and printed swimwear.

ThirdLove : Refresh your bra and underwear collection or stock up on summer pajamas and loungewear at ThirdLove, where you can take up to to 25 percent off sitewide with code FIREWORKS25.

Tory Burch : Tory Burch’s semi-annual sale runs through July 3. Enjoy an extra 25 percent off handbags, totes , and crossbody bags that are compact enough to fit into your luggage.

Vince Camuto : Using code EXTRA30, enjoy 30 percent off of sale items such as sandals, heels, and versatile tote bags.

Calpak : Calpak is offering up to 60 percent off select items during the Travel More sale. This includes its three-piece luggage set , packing cubes , and select duffels .

Luka Belt Bag

$58.00, Calpak

Calpak Insulated Lunch Bag

$48.00, Calpak

Caraa : From July 3 through July 7, shoppers can enjoy 20 percent off Caraa's bestsellers such as the Cirrus backpack and Nimbus weekender with the code SUMMER.

Eastpak : Shop already-discounted travel essentials like backpacks, sling bags, and laptop bags for up to 50 percent.

Kate Spade : All sale styles are an extra 50 percent off through July 7. Save on tote bags, small crossbody bags, and everyday shoulder bags.

Lo & Sons : Select luggage from Lo & Sons, including the mega-popular Catalina Deluxe weekender , is up to 40 percent off through July 4.

Lo & Sons The Catalina Deluxe

$215.00, Lo & Sons

Monos : For savings on carry-ons , sling bags , duffel bags , and more, Monos is offering 20 percent off bags and luggage through July 5 with code LONGWEEKEND.

Monos Check-In Medium

$325.00, Monos

Monos Check-In Large

$355.00, Monos

Monos Metro Duffel

$245.00, Monos

Monos Metro sling

$90.00, Monos

Samsonsite : For even more savings on luggage this weekend, Samonsite is offering 30 percent off sitewide.

Backcountry : For those looking to stock up on new outdoor gear, apparel, and accessories this summer, take up to 50 percent off tons of essentials at Backcountry. This deal includes four-person tents , mountain bikes , and microfiber beach towels .

BioLite : During the Summer Sale, transform your backyard into your own private getaway with 25 percent off power stations, firepits, camp stoves, and generators.

BioLite CampStove portable grill

$60.00, BioLite

Icy Breeze : With each purchase of a cooler or buddy , score a free battery.

Nathan Sports : Nathan Sports is a one-stop-shop for runners, offering hydration vests, water bottles, tank tops, shorts, and hats. Shoppers can enjoy 25 percent off sitewide, no code needed.

REI : Through July 5, REI is offering up to 50 percent off camping chairs, kayaks, hiking gear, and more.

Kitsch : One Traveler hair essential we can't get enough of is Kitsch's heatless curling set that creates effortless waves. Explore more beauty staples from Kitsch with 25 percent off sitewide, no code needed.

Lano : Lanolips is celebrating is reigning in its 15th birthday by offering 15 percent off sitewide now through July 7.

Murad : During this Fourth of July, enjoy 25 percent of sitewide with code JUL25OFF.

Nuria : During this year’s Red, White, & Blue sale, indulge in free shipping on all orders and 20 percent off Nuria’s Hydrate line .

Sephora : Head to Sephora's sale section this weekend for deals on Tarte, Make Up For Ever, Urban Decay, and more beauty favorites.

Ulta : You have until July 13 to collect all you need from Ulta’s Big Summer Beauty Sale. Save on haircare essentials, skincare faves, sun care essentials, and holy grail makeup products. Shoppers can expect deals on brands like Mielle , Sun Bum , and Shark Beauty .

Shark FlexStyle Air Drying and Styling System

$300.00, Ulta

Brooklinen : For cozy, crispy sheets that will make you feel like you're staying at your favorite hotel, take advantage of Brooklinen's 20 percent off sale now through July 7 when you use code SUMMER20.

Brooklinen Classic Cotton Sheet set

$139.00, Brooklinen

Brooklinen Classic Hardcore sheet bundle

$307.00, Brooklinen

Brooklinen super plush robe

$99.00, Brooklinen

Brooklinen Luxe Hardcore sheet bundle

$363.00, Brooklinen

Casper : Give your bedroom a summer makeover. From now until July 10, Casper is offering 35 percent off mattresses, pillows, and sheets.

Casper Snow Cooling Hybrid Mattress

$2495.00, Casper

Casper Snoozewear sleep mask

$49.00, Casper

Fly By Jing : If you're looking for a way to spice up your dishes, head to Fly By Jing for 30 percent off sitewide during the Fire sale. Save on sauces, sets, and hot pot kits.

Rifle Paper Co. : With such beautiful stationary, it’s hard not to rack up a bill at Rifle Paper Co. during this year’s Fourth of July sale. Take 30 percent off including notebooks, tumblers, and passport holders from July 3 to July 5 with code GETAWAY30.

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