We decided at the last minute to go to Winchester Bay for the next couple of days. Starting several years ago, my in-laws head down to spend the week around the fourth of July there, along with several friends from where we used to live in California.  They all have RV’s and camp in the park along the bay, so when we’ve been able to go we usually stay in a motel somewhere in the area.
My kids love staying motels, as it is something so out of the ordinary and it means something special is happening. I have to admit I like it, too- someone else has to clean it!