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Great Summer Rates - Around the State Part 2
May 30, 2008
Jump-start your romantic getaway in America’s Oldest City. The 7 Inns of Elegance of St. Augustine are giving their romantic guests a $60 gasoline gift card. Add a bottle of ‘bubbly’ upon arrival and the most sinful ‘passion’ fruit French chocolates for a winning romantic interlude. Stay any two consecutive weeknights or longer (Sunday thru Thursday) at the prevailing accommodation rate from June 15, 2008 thru January 30, 2009 (excluding holiday periods and weekends).

The Inns of Elegance are a celebrated collection of romantic Bed & Breakfast Inns in St. Augustine. Each inn is in the heart of the historic district and within walking distance to the restaurants, shop and attractions and offer signature breakfasts, outdoor gardens and verandahs, private and luxurious baths, complimentary parking and V.I.P. personalized service to their guests. For reservations, contact www.InnsofElegance.com or call 877-616-6444.

Located in gorgeous Amelia Island, the Amelia Hotel at the Beach is offering both summer rates and their summer specials. Florida residents receive discounts year-round (except for certain holidays/special events) of 10% off our room rates. The  “Mid-Week Special” gets you a room for $99/night plus tax any nights Sunday through Thursday (except for July 3-6) now through September and the “summer week long vacation special” offers 7 nights for only $649 plus tax—a savings of about $400 off regular rates.

Finally, the Family Summer Fun package targets a family of 4. For $599 plus tax you’ll get two nights’ accommodations including breakfast, a certificate for “dinner for four” at the Crab Trap, sand pails and toys for the kids, 2 kites, and a beach tote. For complete details, visit www.ameliahotel.us

The AAA Four Diamond WaterColor Inn and Resort in Santa Rosa Beach has a Florida Residents' package starting from $275 per night. It's a substantial discount from their average room rates, which from now until mid-August start around $420. Florida residents will receive an exclusive rate along with lunch for two at the BeachClub. All guests who stay at the WaterColor Inn and Resort also receive complimentary English breakfast and bike, kayak, canoe and fishing gear rental is also complimentary. Book at www.watercolorresort.com.

Florida residents who visit Universal Orlando Resort and stay on-site at Loews Hotels during Extra Value Weeks in 2008 will get more value out of their vacation than ever. It is one of the best times of the year to visit and the best time to save. Great room rates exclusively for Florida residents are in effect and guests who stay three nights or longer receive even more value. During Extra Value Weeks (August 17 – October 2, 2008; and November 30 – December 18, 2008), guests who stay three nights or longer receive a Universal Orlando Resort Savings Guide with $150 in food and merchandise discounts throughout the resort, plus an extra special bonus unique to each Extra Value Weeks period. Book a getaway during Extra Value Weeks by calling 1.800.BE A STAR or logging onto www.universalorlando.com/hotels.

The Casa Marina Hotel and Restaurant in Jacksonville Beach, the only Historic Hotels of America property in Jacksonville, is offering more than just a stunning view of the Atlantic Ocean.

The Casa welcomes guests for a one-night ‘package’ getaway to relax and perhaps fall in love. The Holidate special is offered on Sunday or Wednesday nights from May 1st thru September 1st: On Sundays, come for the Casa’s lavish Sunday Brunch and a romantic day at the beach then stay overnight in a luxurious Parlor Suite - $139/for two.

On Wednesdays, enjoy live music and dancing on the verandah with Casa’s signature cocktails and tapas then stay overnight in a luxurious Parlor Suite - $139/for two (tax and gratuity additional for either Holidate package). 

Or, guys can win a Holidate Getaway by sending a 100-word entry about why they want to take someone special to the Casa Marina for a Holidate. The deadline for submitting your entry is September 1, 2008. Send 100-word entry story to CASA MARINAHOTEL, 691 N. First, Jacksonville Beach, Florida 32250by September 1, 2008. This is the final postmark deadline.  Story must be on a separate 8 ½”  x 11” sheet of plain white paper, typed or legibly printed and include name, address, telephone # and email (where applicable. All submitted stories become the property of Casa Marina Hotel and will not be returned. For official contest rules and further info, or to book a Holidate, visit www.casamarinahotel.com

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