This is always Free in Florida. |
Florida's one of the most popular travel destinations in the world, with good reason. There are lots of world-class beaches, theme parks and plenty of sunshine year-round.
Even
in the troubled economy we've had the past few years, Florida remains a
favorite spot to visit, and that's not likely to change anytime soon. In order
to help you get the most out of your trips to the Sunshine State, we're
compiling ways for you to save money on our the Florida pages on our website.
We'll be updating these for the entire state and specific regions. You can see
14 money saving tips on our main Florida vacation rentals page, and another 7
tips on our Florida Panhandle vacation rentals page. Here are some examples:
14
Free -- or Nearly Free -- Things to Do in Florida and the Florida Panhandle
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Skimp on souvenirs, spend on this. Perfect for group travel. |
National
Naval Aviation Museum. With over 300,000 square feet of exhibit space on 37
acres, there’s lots to see at this one-of-a-kind museum. And it's all free, all
the time. You can even catch a Blue Angles practice flight.
Florida
State Parks. One of the absolute best bargains in Florida. You'll pay less than
$10 per vehicle (sometimes closer to $5) to gain entry, but you'll have
literally some of the world's best beaches at your disposal, not to mention a
host of great activities. A trip to Florida must include a trip to a Florida
State Park.
Easy
Ways to Save Money in Florida
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Disney during the day, a town home villa in this resort in Davenport at night. Starting at $79/night. |
Ask them about restaurants, cafes and diners too. Then, when you're ready to eat out, you'll have affordable options that you know are good.
Grab
Every Coupon Book You Can Find. You should have a stack of coupon books sitting
on your vacation rental's kitchen table. Even if you just use one or two
coupons out of each book, the savings will be well worth the five or ten
minutes you spend perusing them.
Stay
Out of Touristy Souvenir Shops. Wal Marts, Targets, K-Marts, Walgreens and
other chains all carry perfectly great souvenirs. The folks back home won't
know whether or not you bought Mickey at a CVS or in the Disney Store.
See
more money saving tips here.
In
Florida, the sun is never gone for long. It rains, and then sunshine returns
quickly. And even if your pocketbook has
taken a hit in this economy, you can brighten up your vacations with some
money-saving advice from Perfect Places.
