| my got you down? Your family is begging for a | | | | loaded with undiscovered seashells and relaxing |
| vacation, yet the bad economic news keeps you | | | | cabanas. The heated swimming pool and whirlpool |
| from looking for travel deals. You NEED a | | | | spa stays warm all year long. There are two |
| vacation!!! | | | | barbecue gas grills with tables for pool-side fun. |
| There is a way to beat the gloom and doom. | | | | The master bedroom has brand-new, tropical |
| Buddy up. That’s right – buddy up. | | | | island-style furniture with luxurious king-size bed, |
| A vacation rental by owner offer unbeatable | | | | en suite bathroom, ceiling fan, TV, and opens to |
| vacation deals if split between a few friends. | | | | beachfront balcony. |
| And, what’s not to like (if you go with | | | | The second bedroom has two pillow top |
| compatible families)? The kids play together and | | | | queen-size beds with TV/DVD/VCR with |
| stay out of your hair; the guys can do guy things | | | | panoramic views of intracoastal waterway. The |
| together; and the gals can enjoy the beach. | | | | third bedroom has new furniture with two |
| Just a look at Clearwater Beach vacation rentals | | | | twin-size beds, TV/DVD/VCR with Nintendo |
| makes my point. But first, let’s look at | | | | hookups also overlooking the intracoastal |
| Clearwater Beach hotels. A quick look on expedia | | | | waterway. |
| found the lowest per night Clearwater Beach hotel | | | | There is a gorgeous leather, queen-size, sleeper |
| rates around: $119 for the Safety Harbor Resort | | | | sofa, over-size rattan chairs, and ceiling fan in |
| and Spa; $147 at the Dolphin Beach Resort and | | | | living room that opens to the beachfront balcony. |
| Beachcomer Resort and Hotel; $180 at Best | | | | In addition, there is internet all for $1995 a week |
| Western; and $206 at the Bilmar Beach Resort | | | | during high season, and $975 a week during low |
| and Holiday Inn. | | | | season. |
| Not bad prices for Clearwater Beach vacation | | | | Another 3/2 beachfront Clearwater Beach |
| deals during high season, but try sticking a family | | | | vacation rental condo is handicap accessible with |
| in a cramped hotel room. And, add the freight for | | | | an elevator. It has a deluxe entertainment centers |
| eating out all the time, and the boarding for Fido. | | | | with large TVs, DVD's CD players and stereos |
| That adds up to a pretty penny for a well | | | | and a selection of family videos. It is stocked with |
| deserved Clearwater Beach vacation that is out | | | | board games and puzzles to entertain the kids |
| of budget for many today. | | | | when they are too tired for the beach and pool. |
| Now on to a Clearwater Beach vacation rental. | | | | Rates range from $1875-$2475 a week |
| Just a quick look at the granddaddy of vacation | | | | depending on season. |
| rentals website, VRBO, found these vacation | | | | The piece de resistance is a five bedroom, three |
| deals in Clearwater Beach. | | | | bath clean, spacious, well maintained house that |
| A three bedroom, two bath house with a pool, | | | | sleeps 11-14. This beautiful beach house located on |
| private beach, boat, bicycles, and fishing poles that | | | | the north end of the Island of Clearwater Beach |
| allowed pets. Rates weren’t posted for | | | | is only 34 steps to the sand! It has beautiful |
| high season but ranged from $595 to $1095 a | | | | tropical landscaping, professionally decorated and |
| week. You do the math on the per night rate | | | | furnished with all the comforts of home. Also |
| when you put a couple of families in there. | | | | included is a hot tub and internet. In addition, there |
| It appeared that this Clearwater Beach vacation | | | | is a community swimming pool and lighted tennis |
| rental was not directly on the beach, but was | | | | courts minutes away. You would be able to walk |
| waterfront. For those rates, a small walk or drive | | | | to all the beach activities, restaurants and shops |
| makes this a great Clearwater Beach vacation | | | | or take the Jolly Trolley that runs every 30 |
| deal. | | | | minutes up Mandalay Avenue. Rates run from |
| On Clearwater Beach are many vacation rental | | | | $2200 to $3100. |
| condos. One listed was a three bedroom, two | | | | Clearwater Beach was recently rated in the TOP |
| bath penthouse condo located on the top, tenth | | | | "5" best beaches in the state of Florida by Cable |
| floor of the popular Sand Castle II Condominiums. | | | | TV's Travel Channel. |
| The master bedroom and living room share an | | | | In addition, Clearwater Beach stretches for over |
| extra-large balcony directly overlooking the beach | | | | five uninterrupted miles which includes Caledesi |
| with breathtaking panoramic views, perfect for | | | | Island which was named the #1 beach in America |
| enjoying the Clearwater Beach brilliant sunsets. | | | | in 2008 by Dr. Beach! |
| The quiet, wide beach offers sparkling, white sand | | | | |