SAVE MONEY IN PANAMA CITY BEACH
1. RENT A CONDO INSTEAD OF A HOTEL ROOM. Panama
City condo prices run slightly higher than hotel rooms, but over a week’
s stay you’ll save big on meal expenses. A family of four can easily save
$25 or more by eating breakfast at the condo and even more at lunch.
2. BRING ALONG ANOTHER FAMILY TO SPLIT THE
CONDO COST. Three and four bedroom town homes can be rented
for approximately the same cost as a nice one-bedroom condo. Bring
along friends or another family to split the accommodation cost.
3. VISIT PANAMA CITY BEFORE MEMORIAL WEEKEND
OR AFTER THE FIRST WEEK IN AUGUST. May and October are
the absolute best times to visit Panama City. During these months the
weather is perfect and the water is crystal clear. Seaweed usually
washes in around the last week in June and appears sporadically
throughout the summer. The ocean temperature is warmer in October
than in May making it the perfect time to visit.
4. CONSIDER RENTING BY OWNER. Many condo owners rent
by owner, meaning you’ll save an average of 25%. This is the normal
percentage charged by rental management companies to “rent”
individual condos. Plus, many management companies are now
tacking on additional cleaning fees, extra deposits, etc. The downside
to renting by owner is that most do not accept credit cards and may not
be able to respond quickly to maintenance issues. There are several
reputable websites listing Panama City condos for rent by owner,
including www.vrbo.com and www.greatrentals.com.
5. BRING ALONG BEACH CHAIRS AND AN INEXPENSIVE
UMBRELLA. Umbrella and chairs rentals run $75 and up per week.
The sun is intense and most families do need an umbrella for
protection against the sun. Note: Take the umbrella down every night or
you will lose it to the tide or high winds. The same goes for outdoor tent
structures unless they’re staked down securely.
6. DINE OUT BETWEEN 5 P.M. AND 6 P.M.- Several of Panama
City's restaurants offer two-for-one specials between this time period.
Check the local paper and the free newspapers for special offers and
coupons.
7. CHECK OUT PRICELINE IF YOU NEED A SHORT-TERM
HOTEL ROOM- Booking hotels through Priceline can sometimes
result in unbelievable bargains but be careful when bidding or you
might end up in an undesirable area. Check out informational websites
like www.betterbidding.com for information on how to bid.
8. FILL UP WITH GAS BEFORE YOU GET TO FLORIDA-
Florida has some of the highest gas prices in the nation. Fill up in
Alabama if you’re driving in.
9. SHOP FOR BEACH ITEMS AT THE SUPER-WALMART.
From suntan lotion to beach dresses, the Panama City Super-Walmart
offers the best prices in town. The Walmart also includes a full-size
grocery store.
10. EAT OUT FOR LUNCH INSTEAD OF DINNER. Most
restaurants offer lunch specials at half the price of their dinners. Also be
aware the wait to get into restaurants at night during the busy season
can be quite long.
1. RENT A CONDO INSTEAD OF A HOTEL ROOM. Panama
City condo prices run slightly higher than hotel rooms, but over a week’
s stay you’ll save big on meal expenses. A family of four can easily save
$25 or more by eating breakfast at the condo and even more at lunch.
2. BRING ALONG ANOTHER FAMILY TO SPLIT THE
CONDO COST. Three and four bedroom town homes can be rented
for approximately the same cost as a nice one-bedroom condo. Bring
along friends or another family to split the accommodation cost.
3. VISIT PANAMA CITY BEFORE MEMORIAL WEEKEND
OR AFTER THE FIRST WEEK IN AUGUST. May and October are
the absolute best times to visit Panama City. During these months the
weather is perfect and the water is crystal clear. Seaweed usually
washes in around the last week in June and appears sporadically
throughout the summer. The ocean temperature is warmer in October
than in May making it the perfect time to visit.
4. CONSIDER RENTING BY OWNER. Many condo owners rent
by owner, meaning you’ll save an average of 25%. This is the normal
percentage charged by rental management companies to “rent”
individual condos. Plus, many management companies are now
tacking on additional cleaning fees, extra deposits, etc. The downside
to renting by owner is that most do not accept credit cards and may not
be able to respond quickly to maintenance issues. There are several
reputable websites listing Panama City condos for rent by owner,
including www.vrbo.com and www.greatrentals.com.
5. BRING ALONG BEACH CHAIRS AND AN INEXPENSIVE
UMBRELLA. Umbrella and chairs rentals run $75 and up per week.
The sun is intense and most families do need an umbrella for
protection against the sun. Note: Take the umbrella down every night or
you will lose it to the tide or high winds. The same goes for outdoor tent
structures unless they’re staked down securely.
6. DINE OUT BETWEEN 5 P.M. AND 6 P.M.- Several of Panama
City's restaurants offer two-for-one specials between this time period.
Check the local paper and the free newspapers for special offers and
coupons.
7. CHECK OUT PRICELINE IF YOU NEED A SHORT-TERM
HOTEL ROOM- Booking hotels through Priceline can sometimes
result in unbelievable bargains but be careful when bidding or you
might end up in an undesirable area. Check out informational websites
like www.betterbidding.com for information on how to bid.
8. FILL UP WITH GAS BEFORE YOU GET TO FLORIDA-
Florida has some of the highest gas prices in the nation. Fill up in
Alabama if you’re driving in.
9. SHOP FOR BEACH ITEMS AT THE SUPER-WALMART.
From suntan lotion to beach dresses, the Panama City Super-Walmart
offers the best prices in town. The Walmart also includes a full-size
grocery store.
10. EAT OUT FOR LUNCH INSTEAD OF DINNER. Most
restaurants offer lunch specials at half the price of their dinners. Also be
aware the wait to get into restaurants at night during the busy season
can be quite long.
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