Summer staycation travel deals

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LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort, Naples
Florida Backyard Resident Rates from $127
Rates from $127.00 per night* Valid only May 1 - September 30, 2010. You can enjoy luxurious pampering and you don't have to get on a plane to do it – just drive to Naples! Save up to 20% off regular room rates plus you’ll get a free $25.00 Resort Credit Per Day. Only valid for Florida residents! Must show Florida ID upon check in. (FYI fantastic rate for this hotel – beachfront, upscale, super nice!)
www.laplayaresort.com

Trump International Beach Resort, Sunny Isles
Here’s a great way to welcome summer – it’s the Some Like it Hot package.
To show appreciation to Floridians who stick out the sweltering summers here, this oceanfront, Mobil 4-star rated resort (on Sunny Isles Beach), is matching the daily high temperature for dollars upon check-in on the first night stay (88F = $88). Plus, Florida residents get a special low starting at $175 for each additional night, and a number of cool-down amenities including cocktails and water toys. Check it out:

“Some Like It Hot” package includes:
• Room rate discounted to match the daily high temperature on the first night stay (88F = $88)
• Special Florida resident rate, starting at $175 each additional night
• Two complimentary “chill out” cocktails at Gili’s Pool Bar
• Complimentary wet and wild water toy amenity for the children (or adults wishing to tap into their inner kid)
• Kids eat free off of the children’s menu
• Daily “cool down” ice cream for the kids on the pool deck

For reservations, guests must call 1-888-897-0451 and mention the “Some Like It Hot” package or visit www.trumpmiami.com . Two-night minimum stay required. Proof of a valid Florida I.D. required upon check-in. Package based on availability. Available June 1 – Sept. 30 to Florida residents with a valid Florida I.D.

Inn on Fifth, Naples
It’s the ‘Summer Better Than Others’ offer. This is a great package deal. You get three nights of accommodations, free room upgrade (upon availability), admission to the Naples Zoo, 25% discount on all treatments at their onsite Spa, (Minimum 1-hour treatment), transportation to the 3rd Street Art and Shopping district, lunch gift certificate for Tommy Bahama’s on 3rd, a discount booklet with coupons good all over town for shopping, dining and attractions, Dinner gift certificate at McCabe’s Irish Pub, AND Free Breakfast for two each morning! The price? From $564. Valid through 12/23/2010.
www.innonfifth.com

Beacher’s Lodge, Saint Augustine Beach
When’s the last time you spent time in our oldest city? It’s beautiful here! And the beaches are oh so pretty. Beacher’s Lodge is offering a Visit Florida Special on reservations booked by phone: Pay for three nights at the standard rack rate and get the 4th night FREE. Just call 1-800-527-8849 and ask for the VISIT FLORIDA deal. Studios start at only $99. They also have one- and two-bedroom units with kichens. Fantastic location, just up the road from Marineland where you can swim with the dolphins!
*Free Night must be a Sunday - Thursday Night
*May Not Be Valid on Holidays or Special Events

Casa Ybel Resort, Sanibel
I talk about this one a lot as it is a personal favorite. You can’t be the quality and the location of this place. And now through October 30, 2010 - Buy 3 Nights, Get Your 4th Night Free! You can stay in a One-Bedroom Beachfront Suite that’s spacious enough for a family of 4, hang out at their gulf front Olympic size swimming pool (with a separate kiddy pool), play tennis, enjoy daily Maid Service and a newspaper - and No Daily Resort Service Fee.

‘Natural Beach’ Guarantee: The beaches of Sanibel and Captiva Island remain unspoiled and abundant with shells. In cooperation with island accommodations, Casa Ybel Resort will provide a nightly room rate refund to any Casa Ybel Resort rental guest should the City of Sanibel or Lee County authorities officially close the resort’s beach area during their stay due to the oil spill.

Riptide Oceanfront Hotel & Tiki Bar, Hollywood Beach
This is a Florida resident deal that’s hard to beat. This resort is nothing fancy from the outside but the units are efficiencies with small kitchens – and best of all, it’s right on the famous Hollywood Broadwalk (a 2.5 mile pedestrian only walkway that runs parallel with the Atlantic Ocean). Rates are $99 per night excluding holidays. There’s a two night minimum for Friday or Saturday. But stay Sunday through Thursday and pay only $79 per night. Stay all five nights for $69 per night PROMO CODE: Florida Resident.

Sanibel Arms West, Sanibel
Now through August 20, 2010 – 5 Nights for $119 A Night
Have I mentioned how much I love Sanibel? And how it’s the perfect beach escape? But don’t take my word for it, check this deal out and you’ll see for yourself! Stay 5 nights in a fully furnished 2 bedroom