How much does Daytona Beach want you to visit?A lot.They're offering every kind of discount from free hotel rooms to cheaper meals to lure visitors to this attraction-filled part of Florida this fall and winter. You can save at more than 50 properties, most located along the area's 23 miles of Atlantic coastline, as well as getting money off at area retail shops, golf courses and restaurants.
Once guests check in at their Boomer Beach Getaways hotel, they receive a free coupon book containing $1,000 worth of discounts good at area businesses such as Daytona USA, Seaside Music Theater, a chocolate factory, and more. The program runs from November 1, 2002 through January 31, 2003.
The Cabana Colony Cottages is offering a private cottage with fully equipped kitchen, daily continental breakfast, free movie rentals, 2 passes to the Marine Science Center, 2 passes to the Lighthouse Museum and 2 passes to the Museum of Arts & Sciences, with a two-night stay per room from $99, 7 nights from $295. This offer is based on availability, and is not valid during holidays or special events. 2501 South Atlantic Avenue, Daytona Beach Shores FL, phone 800/293-0653, Web site www.daytonacottages.com.
Also participating, the Daytona Surfside Inn & Suites will give you the 4th night free if you stay 3 nights or 25% off any stay. Price includes welcome cocktails and free continental breakfast. All oceanfront lodgings have private balcony. Not valid during holiday periods. Regular prices for this period are from $69 to $109 per room. Contact them at 3125 South Atlantic Avenue, Daytona Beach FL, phone 800/255-3838, Web site www.daytonasurfsideinn.com.
Some attractions with discounts include Speed Park Motorsports, where you pay for one go-kart ride, get one free; or the Daytona Beach River Cruise Company, Halifax Harbor Marina, Daytona Beach, where you get $10 off two adult fares.
Among restaurants offering discounts, the Chart House at Halifax Harbor is taking 10% off the purchase of an entrée; and the Clocktowers Restaurant & Lounge, the Seaside Food Pavilion and the North Turn Sports Bar (all 3 located in the Adam's Mark Daytona Beach Resort) are deducting 10% from food and beverage charges.
To get a list of Boomer Beach Getaways hotel offers, events and activities, phone toll free 866/296-8677 or visit the city's tourism Web site for this deal at www.boomerbeachgetaways.com.