Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Saving Money in Destin on Restaurants

When taking a vacation, we usually budget out our hotel room, activities and gas. So what happens when it comes to food? It's one of the variable expenses since some of us rather cook than go to a restaurant. However, why come to Destin and cook when the best cuisine in Florida is close at hand? The question that goes through your head is, "How can I afford to feed my family each night"? We know that eating out is not cheap, but here are a few ways you can put some money back in your pockets during vacation.

1) Check with the concierge/front desk staff at the lodging establishment and see if you get any perks. A majority of restaurants give free appetizers or discounts for certain guests. This can easily save your family nearly $100 during your trip.

2) Go to Restaurant.com and see what restaurants are selling discounted certificates in the Destin area. There are nearly 30 restaurants last time I checked (some good ones too!).

3) Check the tourist magazines and publications to see if certain places are offering discounts or coupons.

4) Instead of doing dinner every night, try going out to breakfast and lunch a few days instead since the tickets are typically much lower.

I hope these tips come useful on your next trip to Destin. You can view restaurants in Destin on Tripshock.com @ http://www.tripshock.com/search/category-42/city-12/

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