condos are real money-savers

Instead of a hotel room, look around for a condo with a full kitchen. You can cook some of your meals - at least breakfast and pack a lunch. I know you think that you wouldn't want to do this but believe me, it gets hard to eat out for every meal, not to mention expensive and fattening!

Condominium or apartment hotel rooms can normally be found at very inexpensive rates because you are usually renting from someone who actually owns the unit (maybe they plan on retiring there, or they save it for their vacations) and since they are paying the rent on the place regardless they can afford to make the rates a little lower to make the place more attractive.

Besides the kitchens you also usually get free parking, a larger unit, nicer beds, and a closet full of beach toys for your use.