subject: 10 Ways To Save On A St Pete Beach Vacation [print this page] 1) Flexible traveling can save you big bucks when it comes to airfare. Flying out to Tampa Bay on a Tuesday or Wednesday and leaving Sunday can save you hundreds of dollars since those are generally cheaper days to fly. For the best deals on airfare, book travel well in advance.
2) You can also save hundreds of dollars by traveling to St. Pete Beach in the off-season, in the fall months. The weather is still very warm, and the beaches and restaurants wont be nearly as crowded.
3) Stay in a St. Pete Beach Vacation Condo Rental as opposed to a hotel. Youll have much more flexible travel dates and for a weeklong stay, you can save up to $500!
4) If you do opt to stay in a St. Pete Beach Rental, which come with fully-furnished kitchens, prepare meals inside rather than going out. There are a couple grocery stores nearby, so once you arrive, purchase all the food youll need for a week. If you want to try some of the local seafood restaurants, eat breakfast and lunch, along with snacks, at the condo, and splurge a little on evening fare.
5) Staying directly on the Gulf will typically cost you more because its in high demand, so staying just a few minutes from the beach or down the street in a Treasure Island Vacation Rental can save you big time!
6) Try early bird specials to get the best deals on restaurant menu items. Most St. Pete Beach restaurants offer these specials around 5:00, and typically theyre free of crowds so you wont have to wait.
7) In addition to early bird meal specials, take advantage of early bird specials for some of the areas recreational activities like waverunner or jetski rentals, or boat rides. Most have a certain time of the day or week that is slower, so typically thats when you can catch a great deal. Call in advance for more details.
8) Take the Suncoast Beach Trolley instead of a cab or rental car. The trolley has numerous stops up and down Gulf Boulevard, and its just $1.25 per ride, or you can purchase a day pass.
9) Take advantage of family and group discounts at sporting events. For the Tampa Bay Rays, Sundays are Family Fun Days, which include a meal vouchers for a hot dog, a snack, and a Pepsi product for each ticket, plus special freebies given out to kids 14 and under.
10) Take advantage of free admission at some of the areas fun attractions including the Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary, the Pier Aquarium, and the Gulf Beaches Historical Museum. Or just go for a nice stroll in one of the areas beautiful waterfront parks.
