The Howard Johnson St. Pete Beach is running a "Schools Out Special" for the months of June, July, and August.  The only black outs are the July 4th and Labor Day Weekends. One room with two queen beds for 7 nights is just $600.00, which includes all fees and taxes. One room with two queen beds and a kitchen for 7 nights for $700.00, also includes all fees and taxes. Visit their web site at www.reaganresorts.com to take a look at the property and call Call Reta, Louise, or Vickie between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. at (800) 231-1419 to book this great deal.

The Hampton Inn & Suites in Downtown St. Petersburg is offering a stay two nights, receive third night free until September 30. Their special 4^th of July Weekend Rate is $79 rate for standard rooms on Friday and Saturday of that holiday weekend and $89 for upgraded rooms. Also check out their Fort De Soto Park Beach Special at a rate of $144.00 a night plus parking. Each room reservation will receive free bottle of sun block and a disposable camera. The Salvador Dali Museum Package includes overnight Accommodations for two and two tickets for admission at the Salvador Dali Museum. For more info or to book, visit www.stpetehamptonsuites.com

 

At the Renaissance Tampa Hotel International Plaza, you can enjoy a “Taste of Italy” this summer without suffering from the jet lag of overseas travel.  The Renaissance Tampa Hotel International Plaza celebrates the signature foods and wines, exquisite shopping and romantic aspects synonymous with that popular European destination with its “Escape to Italy – Via TampaBay” promotion. The new summer package, available May 1 – Sept. 14, 2008, combines luxury accommodations at the Four Diamond hotel with authentic Mediterranean cuisine, fine Italian wine and an international shopping experience.  Guests will be greeted upon arrival with an invitation to enjoy a “Welcome Toast for Two” featuring the hotel’s newly launched private label Chianti and indulge in the complimentary daily selection of stuffed olives, accompanied by flavored breadsticks, available afternoons in the lobby.

Rounding out the experience is the opportunity to shop, dine and celebrate nightlife within steps of the hotel lobby.  Tampa Bay’s most distinctive shopping experience, located just steps from the hotel at International Plaza & Bay Street at the Plaza, is an enclosed, two-story regional shopping center featuring  nearly 200 specialty stores and 15 restaurants, plus Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Dillard’s and Robb & Stucky Interiors.

 

Rates for the “Escape to Italy – Via Tampa Bay” package are from $229, and are available Thursday through Sunday (not applicable Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday) plus require a Friday or Saturday night stay. The package includes the following amenities:  Welcome Toast for Two, Breakfast for two at Pelagia Trattoria,   complimentary valet parking, Concierge Club level upgrade (based on availability),   $25 dining certificate for International Plaza, International Plaza gift, and a Passport to Savings Shopping Discount Card. When booking by phone, the rate code is XWDQ; if booking online, the rate code is ZJ9.  For hotel bookings or information, call 813-877-9200 or 800-644-2685; for online   bookings or information, go www.renaissancetampa.com.

 

The Sirata Resort on St. Pete Beach is offering a Summer Sizzler rate. Enjoy a 25% discount for 3 nights or more from now through August.  This discount applies to all room types for select dates. This promotion won’t be available long, so enjoy it while it lasts. Available until 8/31/2008. Sirata Beach Resort, 5300 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach, FL  33706, Phone: 727-363-5106 or visit their website at www.sirata.com

 

The newly re-decorated Charthouse Suites on Clearwater Bay overlooks a 26-slip marina and is a short stroll to the world famous white sandy beaches of Clearwater Beach. Their Clearwater Beach Resident Rate Program includes a generously sized standard room available on various dates from just $59 to $119; oversized one bedroom suites are from $98 to $179; and the 1,800 square foot. two-bedroom penthouse suite, with panoramic views of Clearwater Bay, a Jacuzzi tub, full kitchen and dining room and living area will be available from $98 to $179. 850 Bayway Blvd., Clearwater Beach, Phone: 727-449-8007 or 1-877-242-7899 or visit www.charthousesuites.com   

 

The fabulous Don Cesar Beach Resort, A Loews Hotel, has the following promotion for
Florida residents: Summer room only promotion that starts at $189 Sunday - Thursday and $289 on Fridays & Saturdays, based upon view type.  Valid June 1-Sept 30, 2008.  Resort fee and taxes not included.

Now’s your chance to experience this great property. Visit their website at www.doncesar.com for more info or to book.

You’ll find many great specials at the stunning Belleview Biltmore running until September 2008: A bed and breakfast package ($136.80) including room and breakfast; a Romance Package ($196.30) including  room, chocolate-covered strawberries with champagne in the room upon arrival, dinner at the Cabana or Palm Grill and room service breakfast; a Couples Spa Package ($293.65) complete with guest room, Hydro Bath with champagne, and 50-minute couples massage. (Spa gratuity not included); a Golf Package ($154.70) that includes guest room, breakfast, round of golf/green fees/cart, bucket of range balls and BB golf club gift and their Florida Resident Rate of 15% off the best available rate, excluding packages. To see all of the Belleview Biltmore’s specials or to book, visit their website at  www.belleviewbiltmore.com