2 free nights at Universal, Sea World

The deals for free nights in theme park vacations keep coming. And, many are good for summer travel. Here’s a deal from Universal Orlando: Buy a three-night vacation package , including hotel and theme park tickets, and get 2 more nights free. Prices start as low as $689 for a five-night package for a family of four. [...]

Disney extends deal through summer

Walt Disney World has extended its “buy four nights, get three free” deal though Aug. 15. The seven nights for the price of four deal on Magic Your Way vacation packages is good most nights between March 4 and Aug. 15, except March 10-16 and April 5-18. Rates are as low as $1,375 for a family of four [...]

Discount days at state fair in Tampa

Hop on a ride, stroll through the farm animals, sample the chocolate-covered bacon (no, it’s not a joke), at this year’s Florida State Fair, which runs through Feb. 16 at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa. Adults 55 and older can get a break on admission Feb. 12, paying just $6. Student discount days are [...]

Free Gasparilla pirate fest in Tampa

Join the throngs watching as a merry band of pirates sails into Tampa Saturday morning, Feb. 7, and seizes the keys to the city, then parades up Bayshore Boulevard, tossing booty to the cheering crowds. Yes, it’s time for Tampa’s annual Gasparilla Pirate Fest,  now celebrating its 104th year. Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla will [...]

Free weekends at Florida museums

It’s the first weekend of the month, and that means Bank of America customers can visit museums free through the bank’s Museums On Us program. Just show your Bank of America credit or debit card Saturday, Feb. 6, or Sunday, Feb., 7, and you’ll get free admission to more than 120 museums and attractions in cities [...]

Free Disney visit on your birthday

Though this deal is perfect for moms & dads of multiples, anyone can take advantage of Disney’s offer: Anyone who visits a Walt Disney World Resort or Disneyland Resort on their birthday in 2009 can get in free. To get the deal, you’ll need to register online & show proof of birthday upon admission. To [...]

Keys vacation house for $199 a night

Singh Resorts is offering specials starting at $199 a night for one-, two- and three-bedroom townhouses and cottages in the Florida Keys. The company is offering a variety of discounted packages at three properties — Tranquility Bay Resort in Marathon, Coral Lagoon Marina Resort in Marathon and Parrot Key Resort in Key West – for stays booked by Feb 15.