Slow Economy Brings Summer Beach Vacation Discounts
(MMD Newswire) May 21, 2009 -- The slowing economy has hurt the summer tourism business across the USA, leading many rental agencies to discount a number of family summer vacation beach rental properties. While this has no doubt hurt rental property owners and agencies, it has certainly been a boon to those seeking good deals on summer beach rentals.
At the Isle of Palms, South Carolina (near Charleston), from now through Labor Day, one owner has dropped over $3,000 from the price of weekly stays at his houses. These uniquely theme-decorated, beachside properties (known locally as the brightly neon colored Casas - Casa Flamingo, Casa Banana and Casa Margarita) normally rent for $12,000-$14,000 per week, but now they are available at between $9,200 -$10,400. Along with this savings, renters get to enjoy over 4,500+ square feet of living space (for 20 or more people), a large swimming pool, free wireless internet, a back porch with eye spy binoculars, seven plus cable ready-movie channel TVs, and one-of-a-kind rooms like the Congo, Love Shack, Dino Den, Cat House, King Tut, Monkey Business, Wild West, and Rock-n-Roll.
Rental property owners are hoping these good deals will convince vacationers that they should choose the relaxing, step-back-in-time 1950's beach atmosphere that they find at places like the Isle of Palms over more expensive and exotic vacations that they might have chosen in earlier, more prosperous years. Agencies are counting on the daily outdoor live music, remember-when ice cream shops, and walk-in-with-your-flip-flops-on restaurants along the four block Isle of Palms Ocean Boulevard to be popular with those looking to spend time with their family and friends and save money at the same time.
Beach vacation values such as these are not limited to just larger properties. There are also good deals for those who search them out involving smaller accommodations. The same owner mentioned above offers an $800 discount on his three-bedroom Casa Condo(normally $3,300, now marked down to $2,500). This 1,500 square foot condominium sleeps 8 people and has all the amenities of the other Casas.
It is not uncommon for beach vacationers to be located in areas that offer extra attractions going well beyond the surf and turf scene. As an example, the Isle of Palms is only a 15 minutes drive from venerable Charleston, South Carolina. This Jewel of the South combines its 300-plus years of history with a host of shopping, eating, golfing, outdoor, and entertainment venues.
History lovers get to take in Fort Moultrie and Fort Sumter of Revolutionary and Civil War fame. Those favoring local cuisine can savor the shrimp and clams of Shem Creek, take a musical dinner cruise while floating by the Rainbow Row houses in Charleston harbor, or step out for a night on the town in one of the many French, Italian, or Asian fine dining establishments. Golfers have over 27 local courses to choose from, and downtown cobblestone King and Queen Streets teem with numerous custom boutiques. Those preferring the outdoors can choose among day long Eco Tours of the Barrier Islands, deep sea fishing excursions, and sight-seeing filled bicycle adventures. Charleston even offers the opportunity to see a minor league baseball team in action with its New York Yankee-affiliated Charleston River Dogs, as well as a host other museum, concert, and cultural events.
For further information on the Isle of Palms, Charleston, the Casas, and other nationwide rental opportunities, go to www.sccasa.com .
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