{"id":33272,"date":"2025-11-04T20:35:10","date_gmt":"2025-11-04T20:35:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/33272\/"},"modified":"2025-11-04T20:35:10","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T20:35:10","slug":"new-visit-st-pete-clearwater-program-pays-travelers-to-use-their-pto-on-a-beach-vacation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/33272\/","title":{"rendered":"New Visit St. Pete-Clearwater program pays travelers to use their PTO on a beach vacation"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Stop letting that PTO go to waste, and get your toes in the sand this year, instead. A new initiative from Visit St. Pete-Clearwater is paying travelers up to $250 to vacation in Pinellas County through the end of 2025, adding even more incentive to use that paid time off.<\/p>\n

The new deal is simple: book a trip through\u00a0VisitSPC.com\/PTO<\/a>\u00a0for anytime until the end of the 2025, and you\u2019ll get a $50 gift card for every day of your stay, up to five days. No matter how far you\u2019re coming from, it\u2019s the perfect excuse to visit America\u2019s best beaches at the most beautiful time of year in the area.<\/p>\n

Visit SPC cited a study cited a recent Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) study which found that nearly half of U.S. employees (48%) expect to leave vacation days unused this year. It\u2019s a fact that St. Pete-Clearwater is turning into a call to action, as nobody likes to see those precious vacation days go unused. <\/p>\n

To stretch the getaway even further, travelers can unlock exclusive deals through the FunShine Savings Passport, a free digital pass offering discounts at more than 50 local attractions, restaurants, and shops \u2013 from The Dal\u00ed Museum to Clearwater Marine Aquarium.<\/p>\n

\u201cDon\u2019t let your PTO go to waste when there\u2019s still time to take a beach break,\u201d said Steve Grimes, Chief Marketing Officer at Visit St. Pete-Clearwater. \u201cFall and early winter is the sweet spot here \u2013 perfect weather, lots of events, and now, we\u2019re giving you a little extra spending money for that sunset meal or night out on the town.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Holiday\"Holiday<\/p>\n

The best time of year at America\u2019s best beaches<\/p>\n

As locals and frequent visitors already know, this is the best time of year to visit the area. The skies are clear, the sand is white, and temps hover in the 70s and 80s under daily sunshine. Plus, the last two months of the year are absolutely jam-packed with incredible events.<\/p>\n

From waterfront parks and city streets to local museums and breweries, there are festivals, concerts, markets and incredible showcases of art on a near-daily basis. The restaurants and bars are full of life, and fresh seafood abounds. Seafood lovers in particular will enjoy stone crab season, with local spots offering fresh-caught claws every day. <\/p>\n

Need we add, the holidays around here are magical, and it isn\u2019t just palm trees twinkling with holiday lights. The entire region is bedecked in holiday cheer, with opportunities galore to meet Santa, go sledding, find great gifts, or enjoy seasonal food and drink specials. The area\u2019s hotels, in particular, are hotspots for families and couples adding some holiday cheer to their lives.<\/p>\n

So, as Visit SPC advises, don\u2019t let those vacation days vanish. Trade unused PTO for palm trees, pi\u00f1a coladas, and a paid-to-relax bonus. Plan your escape (and claim your cash!) at VisitSPC.com\/PTO<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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