Can someone recommend a last minute trip idea for the July 4 week (considering the week is off) for someone here on a visa (H1B)?

Also - anyone interested in giving me company - feel free to DM!

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I am in Austin. Some other time bro

Utah is a great place and has a ton of parks to visit. Rent a car; a road trip is the best

Puerto Rico

Or Mexico as long as you have a valid 797

Hawaii
Alaska

Costa rica has visa on arrival

Costa Rica is amazing. Hawaii & Alaska are amazing. Caribbean islands are good too - Jamaica, Dominican Republic.

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