Hotels, Home Rentals, Condo Rentals?
Today, travelers have an array of lodging choices
to meet different needs and budgets. Click the numbers
below to review the benefits of each type of accomodation
or choose one of our recommended vendors below to
begin shopping lodging availability now .
Hotels and Resorts
Hotels and resorts offer different amenities so be sure to check
what's available before you book. Some of the differences
of staying in a hotel rather than a private home
may include: Daily Maid Service, Room Service, Community
Pool, Central City Location, Shuttle Bus and Bellhops.
Cooking facilities are limited and generally include
a small refrigerator and microwave.
Hotels are generally a more expensive lodging alternative
and may have hidden costs such as tipping, parking,
phone and internet charges and local taxes but are an
excellent choice for those who plan to eat out often
and spend most of their time out and about town.
Vacation Homes and Condos
Private vacation homes and condos are an great
choice for families or those seeking privacy. Fully
stocked with everything that you need in the kitchen,
many come with toys, movies, games, beach chairs,
bicycles and other perks. Some homes have private
decks, courtyards, pools and garages, offering the
ultimate in privacy.
Cost drops dramatically when 2 or more couples share
a home. Large groups can stay under one roof, making
rental homes excellent for family reunions, holidays
and weddings. Check for a community clubhouse or other
venue for parties.
Home Exchanges or Swaps
If you own a home, you may consider a home swap. Home
swaps are particularly popular with educated professionals
interested in foreign cultures but anyone can swap through
an annual membership club where other like-minded people
list their primary or second homes.
Get to know the people that you are exchanging with
and treat their home as your own. Swaps do not have
to be simulataneous and cars or boats may also be included.
Home exchanges save money on lodging but moreover they
are a unique way to immerse yourself in a new culture.
Vacation Auctions
Vacation auctions can offer excellent savings but "flexibility"
and "quick decisions" are key to travel auctions
because there is generally no refund.
Luxury Vacation Auctions - offers
both "buy now" and auction bidding. Buy now
are not billed until after travel and are refundable.
Auctions are billed immediately and non-refundable.
The time frame of the trip is wide so bidder must check
availability if their schedule isn't flexible.
Recreational Vehicles
Destin Florida is known as the World's Luckiest Fishing Village
and continues to sport the largest fishing fleet in the state
providing local restaurants with the freshest and largest selection
of seafood on the Gulf of Mexico . Whether it's big game fishing,
sailing or a challenging green that calls to you, you'll find it in
Destin, Florida.
High rise beachfront condos line the coast and there's an
assortment of beach vacation rentals from affordable condos to
luxury homes
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Campsites
Panama City beach has been called the top US beach
destination. Our white sand and turquoise water provide active
single, retiree and family beach vacations.
In addition to Ripleys, Shipwreck water park, Gulf
world and other activities, the premier beachfront shopping
destination of Pier Park offers 1.1 million square foot of
restaurants, entertainment and shopping space. Many luxury condo
choices and some homes are available for some of the best beach
vacations to be found.