Saving Money: You CAN Enjoy a Quick Getaway in the South During the Holiday Season

It’s not impossible to enjoy a quick getaway in the South this holiday season. So, instead of giving the usually gift this year, why not surprise everyone with a trip. I promise that no one will be disappointed.
Take a look at the following offers:
Myrtle Beach, S.C.’s bailout package will not only put a smile on your face, but make your wallet feel less tight as well. A handful of property are offering various discounts that are good through the end of the year to next year.

• From one popular beach destination to another, this time on the Gulf Coast as hotels, attractions and restaurant in Panama City Beach, Fla., are offering all types of packages and deals for the winter season: 

*Guests can take 50 percent off in-season rates at the Towne of Seahaven, and every third night is free at Origin at Seahaven, Seahaven Beach Hotel and America’s Best Value Inn. Plus, children 12 and under eat free, and grownups buy one meal and get one free at nearby Sharky’s Beachfront Restaurant. The “Buy-One-And-Get-One-Free” offers also are available on-beach activities, including parasailing and wave runner rentals. The rates are valid through February 26, 2009.      Â
*Holiday Inn SunSpree Resort is offering a  “Stay Three Nights, Get One Free” through February 20, 2009, at this beachfront resort located in the heart of town. The hotel offers a new SunSet martini lounge, three restaurants, a fitness center and Pirate’s Den game room.
*Shores of Panama  has a “Stay Two Nights, Get the Third Night Free” package that is good through the end of February 2009.     Â
*Now through December 31, 2008, stay two nights, and get the third night free in a one-bedroom condominium with private Gulf-front balcony at Pinnacle Port. Also included is free WiFi, DVD rentals, canoe and kayak usage, and more. Use code MHE when booking.      Â
*Now through the end of Feb. 2009, stay two nights, get the third free in a new one-, two- or three-bedroom beachfront condominium at Cabana Cay. Include your four-legged in family getaways with Cabana Cay’s pet-friendly units that feature full baths, kitchens and private beach access.
*The third and seventh nights are free now through March 1, 2009 on a 2,300 square-foot condominium with an expansive private balcony overlooking the Gulf at Hidden Dunes Condominiums. Plus, guests get 50 percent off an one-time housekeeping fee, a savings of $100.
*Paradise Palms, A Seaside Inn, Panama City Beach, is offering a “Buy One Night, Get One Free” through Feb. 20, 2009.   Â
*Through February 20, 2009, Days Inn Beach is promoting special weekly rates. Enjoy family-style suites feature WiFi and private gulf-front balconies. *Stay two and get the third free at any of Blowin-N-The Wind Management’s properties. Guests staying 2 nights get the 3rd night free, guests staying 2 weeks get the 3rd week free . Offer is valid through December 31 2008 at The Inn at St. Thomas Square (personal note: highly recommend), Top of the Gulf, Longbeach Resort, Sunbird and Venture Out.
*Guests enjoy savings all around town when they stay at any one of the three By The Sea Resort beachfront resorts: Legacy by the Sea, Beachbreak by the Sea and Beachcomber by the Sea. With the Passport To Play program, guest key cards or parking passes double as discount cards, earning great savings at the hottest area attractions and more. Get a free children’s meal with every adult meal purchased at The Barefoot Beach Club restaurant or at the nearby Calypso Beach Café. Receives 20 percent off admission to ZooWorld Zoological and Botanical Park, 20 percent off admission at Gulf World Marine Park, and $1.00 off bowling and skating at Rock’It Lanes. Grownup enjoy up to $10 off at Holiday Golf Club and 15 percent off local spa services.

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