Special Discounts and Promotions for Florida Teachers
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General
Boston Market offers Back-to-School Special
Back to School season is here, and Boston Market is looking to make this hectic time a bit more fun by offering all teachers and school staff a fantastic deal. Now through September 30, all teachers and school staff can receive a free meal with any meal purchase on weekends and 20% off meals and catering during the week. No coupon needed, simply present valid school identification at your local Boston Market restaurant.
Join Office Depot®’s Star Teacher Program To Get Rewarded
Every day Star Teachers get 10% back on ink, toner and paper, 1% back on almost everything else PLUS a 15% instant discount on Copy & Print Services. Star Teachers also get 10% off of online courses from Knowledge Delivery Systems that earn you graduate credits conveniently from your home. Learn more at www.mystarteacher.com/partners. Not a Star Teacher? Join today. Membership is free!
My Education Discount is an on-line directory of retailers offering education and teacher discounts. Simply click the retailers below to see what discount is currently available. Visit http://www.myeducationdiscount.com for complete details. Remember to check My Education Discount before you buy anything online. Enjoy!
ArtSkills® makes posterboarding™ better, faster, and easier!
ArtSkills was founded in 1987 in Easton, PA. It is a family owned company with a commitment to bringing quality and innovative poster making and art materials to our customers. To create an account and see if you qualify for $25 worth of supplies for teachers visit http://www.artskills.com/educator_home.php.
Benini Bug Children’s Clothing
Shop all of our great designer clothing, toys, bedding, and more! Featuring brands like Oopsy Daisy Baby, Belle Ame, Knuckleheads, Kidcosmic, Biscotti, Kate Mack, Glenna Jean, Haba, Manhattan Toy, Gigi's, Hannah Banana, Baby Sara, English Roses and much more! We hope you find Benini Bug to be your first & only stop for all your little one's fashion needs.
In honor of Teacher Appreciation, Benini Bug is now offering a 10% savings and free shipping good through August 31st, 2009. Online customers can visit www.beninibug.com, and should use savings code “Teacher” when checking out. Local customers should just mention their teacher appreciation discount, and show a valid pay stub to receive their 10% off. For more information call Benini Bug at 1-800-791-7419.
Sonny’s
Join Sonny’s RU Smokin’? Club online and receive a $5 coupon off your next meal of $25 or more. Visit http://www.sonnysbbq.com/eclub/index.php for complete details.
Sheraton Sand Key Resort Welcomes all State of Florida Teachers to our island, where our backyard is the Gulf of Mexico. Sink your toes into 10 acres of powder-white sand at our exclusive beach resort located on Clearwater Beach. Pamper yourself and enjoy the best of what Florida has to offer.
The Sheraton Sand Key is offering teachers extra special rates from August 20, 2009 through the end of the year - $109.00 Single/Double plus 12% tax per room per night - Children 18 years and under stay in the same room at no extra charge and No Resort or Parking fees are added on. Rates are subject to availability.
Please Call Reservations at 800-456-SAND and ask for the "Florida Teacher's" special rate. More hotel information on our website at www.sheratonsandkey.com.
Nickelodeon Family Suites
Special offers are slippin and slidin your way from Nickelodeon Family Suites. In partnership with the Florida Education Foundation, Nick Hotel in Orlando is offering Florida Public School Personnel the opportunity to experience the ultimate Nickelodeon vacation at a discounted rate. Plus, for every room night you enjoy, the hotel will donate $10 back to the Florida Education Foundation. It’s our way of saying thanks for all you do! Call 1-877-642-5111 and ask for the Partners in Education Package. Valid August 17 December 23, 2009
2-Bedroom KidSuites
$89 Sunday-Thursday
$129 Friday & Saturday
$10 donation to the Florida Education Foundation for every night you play and stay
Rates listed available through December 23, 2009. Call for rates after December 23, 2009. Offer based on limited availability. Rates and conditions subject to change. Black-out dates and restrictions may apply. Cannot be combined with any other special offers or promotional rates. Offer available to the Florida Department of Education only.
Amelia Island Florida Welcomes Teachers
In appreciation of the state’s hard-working educators, Florida’s Amelia Island is offering special rates and discounts to all Florida teachers. In partnership with the Amelia Island Convention and Visitors Bureau, six of the island destination’s accommodators are participating, offering deals that put teachers at the “head of the class.” Visit http://www.ameliaisland.com/pressreleases/view/55/Amelia_Island_Thanks_Florida_Teachers_with_Special_Rates_Discounts for complete details.
TradeWinds Island Resorts Teacher Offers Summer 2009
Just a quick 10 minutes off Interstate 275 on the island of St. Pete Beach, you’ll find TradeWinds Island Resorts, with beachside hammocks that are perfect for forgetting about the classroom challenges, and where you can “Just Let Go”. If you’re bringing the kids, the Island Grand is the way to go with tons of family fun in the sun. For those wanting a more relaxed, intimate getaway, the Sandpiper is a "suite" selection.
Both TradeWinds properties are offering teachers special summer rates for the following dates: Aug.23-Sept.3. These rates are also being offered for select dates September through November. During these dates, teachers will receive a rate of $69/standard hotel and $89/standard suite! The $25 per night resort amenity fee is not included and will be in addition to these rates. These rates are subject to availability. Additional discounts on other room types at both properties can also be found on the web site below.
For reservations, please visit www.justletgo.com/teacher or call (800) 249-2501 anytime of the year for details on current promotions for education professionals!
InterContinental Tampa Teacher Offers Summer 2009
Tampa’s affordable luxury hotel is centrally located in the heart of the city, within walking distance to several popular shopping and dining destinations, and convenient to family-friendly attractions, including the Florida Aquarium, Lowry Park Zoo and Busch Gardens. It is also the ultimate weekend escape for couples and families, with a rooftop pool offering spectacular views of the bay and city; a state-of-the-art fitness center; and outstanding on-site dining at the world-famous Shula’s Steak House. InterContinental Tampa is offering teachers special rates through the end of the year. With rates beginning as low as $59, Florida educators will receive rates of 50% off on weekdays and 60% off on weekends, based on the prevailing rate. For reservations, please visit the link below or call (866) 402-0758 and mention rate code ILQT4. Teacher’s identification required upon check-in. Subject to availability. Check the site anytime of the year for current rates for education professionals! http://www.ichotezsgroup.com/redirect?path=rates&brandCode=ic&corporateNumber=100218679&hotelCode=TPAHA&rateTypeCodes=ILQT4&brands=ic&_IATAno=99502056
Comfort Inn Deerfield Beach Oceanside
Comfort Inn Deerfield Beach Oceanside offers great summer discounts for teachers. For complete information visit Comfort Inn Oceanside - Special Rates(Word, 30KB).
Government Employee Travel Opportunities
Government Employee Travel Opportunities (G.E.T.O.) is a "Space Available" lodging program that offers government employees the opportunity to take affordable condominium vacations at resorts around the world for only $329* USD per unit per week. "Space Available" (or "Space-A") is a concept that is very familiar to the US military. It essentially means that space (whether it be a hotel room or a seat on an aircraft) that is not used for a mission essential function, can be made available for personal use. For more information visit http://www.getravelop.com/html/ge_index2.asp.
Vacations To Go Teacher Discounts
From time to time, one or more cruise lines will offer special discounts on select sailings to teachers who are Vacations To Go customers. Qualifying teachers must present a photocopy of teacher's certification, union card or letter from principal on school letterhead. For more information visit http://www.vacationstogo.com/appreciation.cfm.
The Atlantic Hotel Teachers and Administrators Summer Offer
Celebrate Summer with spectacular out of school specials at Ft. Lauderdale’s most luxurious beach front Hotel & Spa… rates starting at $159 for an oversized Grand Deluxe Oceanfront Guest Room (all rooms have full kitchenettes and private ocean terraces), including Valet Parking. Visit The Atlantic Hotel(Word, 25KB) for complete details.
JHM Hotels
To celebrate Florida teachers, JHM Hotels is offering great rates and an Office Depot $25 Gift Card. Stay 2 nights at any of our participating hotels and not only will you receive a great rate, you’ll also save on back-to-school supplies and help your community. Simply request the 5% “Back-to-Schools” program when making a purchase at your neighborhood Office Depot and credits will be awarded to the school of your choice. For a complete list of our hotels visit www.GiveBack.VisitUSAhotels.com or call 1-866-230-0105. Offer valid through August 31, 2009. (Orlando, Miami, Greenville or Charleston)
Gaylord Palms Resort
Stay at Gaylord Palms for $99 per night! Teachers, we would like to thank you for all you do. And, with the end of the school year approaching, we want to extend an exclusive offer — $99 per night, our lowest rate of the year. To make a reservation, please visit Reservations at The Gaylord Palms or call our reservations team at 407-586-2000. You will need to ask for the "Teacher Appreciation" rate when booking*. *Rate is per room, per night, double occupancy, based on a two-night minimum stay. Offer is valid for stays through December 6, 2009 and is subject to availability. Some restrictions and black out dates apply. Does not include applicable taxes, daily resort fee or parking. Not applicable to existing reservations, or to groups or conventions. Cannot be combined with any other offer or discount. Valid for teachers, school administrators, school personnel and employees of educational foundations in the state of Florida. School identification must be presented at time of check-in. (Kissimmee)
Gaylord Palms Resort Shops
Hotel guests who take advantage of the resort's special rate for teachers will receive a discount card good for a 10 percent discount at the following resort shops: Palm Coast, Flagler's, Duval Street Traders, Marketplace News & Sundries, PGA Tour Shop, and Details (featuring Brighton Jewelry). Only valid on regularly priced merchandise. (Kissimmee)
Canyon Ranch SpaClub at Gaylord Palms Resort
Hotel guests who take advantage of the resort's special room rate for teachers will receive a discount card good for a 10 percent discount on full-priced spa and salon services. Reservations: 407-586-4SPA. (Kissimmee)
Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort
In appreciation for all that you do, the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort would like to offer you a very special room rate for your next vacation to the most magical place in the world...the Walt Disney World® Resort! Rates for teachers and all school support staff start at just $129.00* per room, per night! Call 1-888-828-8850 and ask for rate code: TEACH *Rates are per room, per night based on rate schedule availability and do not include the mandatory Resort Service Package, daily parking fees (if applicable), applicable taxes or gratuities. Not valid with any other special offers, promotions, existing reservations or for groups. All teachers and school support staff must show proof of employment upon arrival. Offer valid through 12/24/09. (Orlando)
The Ritz-Carlton
The Ritz-Carlton, Palm Beach is offering a Special Florida Teachers Appreciation Promotion at a rate of $179.00 per night plus 11.5% tax. Our special 2009 Promotional Rate to all teachers in the State of Florida gives you and your family the opportunity to experience our new family friendly ocean front beach resort and Eau Spa. This package includes a Resort View Room (1 king or 2 double beds), continental breakfast for two daily (in Temple Orange Restaurant), and nightly valet parking for one car. This promotion is available during May 3, 2009 – May 10, 2009 (for Teacher Appreciation Week!) and June 15, 2009 – September 30, 2009 (this promotion is based upon availability at time of booking). To make reservations please call The Ritz-Carlton, Palm Beach at 561-533-6000 (refer to rate code TEAP). Must show a valid FL school or FL district ID at check in and please refer to rate code TEAP. (Palm Beach)
Museums/Attractions/shows
Florida Teachers visit the Kissimmee Air Museum for free - New!
Florida Teachers visit the Kissimmee Air Museum for free during the month of August 2009. The Museum shares Florida’s rich aviation heritage through aircraft displays, educational exhibits, aircraft restoration and exciting training flights in WWII fighter-trainers. Visitors experience aviation first hand and teachers learn how to share the excitement of flight with their students, instructional classroom materials are included. Free Museum admission for Florida state school teachers with current school identification. Accompanying guests can tour the museum at the regular price of $6.00 for adults, $3.00 for children ages 5 to 12 and children under 5 are free. Located at the Kissimmee Gateway Airport 233 N. Hoagland Blvd. Kissimmee, FL 34741. Email
or call KT Budde-Jones at (407) 870-7366 for more information.
Universal’s Summer Promotion - New!
Universal Orlando® Resort, in partnership with the Florida Education Foundation, is offering ALL Florida Public School Personnel (Pre-K thru 12th Grade) one (1) free 2-PARK SUMMER PASS with UNLIMITED ADMISSION to Universal Studios® and Universal's Islands of Adventure® theme parks through September 30, 2009. Plus purchase up to six (6) 2-Park Summer Passes for your family and friends for ONLY $79.99.* There is also an offer for deeply discounted Blue Man Group tickets. For complete details visit https://app1.fldoe.org/FoundationCoupon/. *+ tax per person, per pass all ages (children 2 and under are free)
Ringling Museum of Art
The Ringling Museum of Art (RMA) in Sarasota offers a Florida Educator Pass to all school personnel with a current Educator ID for general Museum admission. The RMA Florida Educator Pass is not valid for premium tours or public programs admission and is non-transferable, not retroactive and valid from 7/1/2008 - 6/30/2009. Visit http://www.ringling.org/Plan2.aspx?id=110&ekmensel=c580fa7b_110_112_110_1 for complete details. (Sarasota)
Jungle Island
We want to show Florida Teachers how much they are appreciated at Jungle Island. All State of Florida Teachers will receive complimentary admission to Jungle Island. To receive this discount you must present a valid school ID or your most recent paycheck stub; a Florida Driver’s license; and a copy of the attached flyer(Word, 25KB) to one of our ticketing cashiers. PLU#8625 Family and friends are welcome but will be required to purchase their admission(s) but will receive a $5.00 discount when they are accompanied by you PLU#8626 Offer good during regular business hours and from June though August 23, 2009. (Miami)
Wet ‘n Wild Orlando Extended Until December 31, 2009!
Teacher and Staff Appreciation. In thanks to you, for all that you do, Wet ‘n Wild would like you to enjoy SPLASHtacular savings. Receive a one day admission for up to 6 people $28.95 each, a $16.00 savings off of the regular admission. Click here for the Coupon for the SPLASHtacular Savings(PDF, 109KB). (Orlando)
Lowry Park Zoo
Named the “#1 Zoo in the U.S.,” Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo features more than 2,000 animals in 56 acres of lush natural habitats. The Zoo also has many unique interactive exhibits, rides, shows, on-site dining, shopping and more. Get ready mates! This summer, the Zoo will welcome koalas to a new exhibit in Wallaroo Station, the Australian-themed children’s zoo. Lowry Park would like to host teachers as their guests from now through August 31, 2009. This offer is for personal use only and cannot be used for class field trips.Just bring a photo ID and most recent pay stub to receive your free pass. For more information call 813-935-8552, ext. 246. (Tampa)
Weeki Wachee Springs State Park
In appreciation for all that you do, Weeki Wachee Springs State Park would like to offer you a special discount for your next vacation to visit to the City of Live Mermaids! Save $3 per person and take advantage of all that Weeki Wachee Springs has to offer including the world famous Weeki Wachee Mermaids, the river boat ride, animal show and Buccaneer Bay, Florida’s only spring-fed waterpark! Weeki Wachee Springs’ hours and days of operation are seasonal. Please visit our web site at www.weekiwachee.com or call us at (352) 592-5656 for more information. All teachers and school support staff must show proof of employment upon arrival. Offer valid through 12/31/09. (Spring Hill)
South Florida Museum
See the Museum, Planetarium and Aquarium at your own pace to prepare for your field trip. Simply show proof of ID at the admissions desk for free admission. Family and friends are welcome but will be required to purchase their admission(s). Offer good during regular business hours-visit www.southfloridamuseum.org(Bradenton)
Florida Aquarium
See the Aquarium at your own pace to prepare for your field trip. Simply show proof of ID (current pay stub with teacher payroll code) at a ticket window for free admission. Family and friends are welcome but will be required to purchase their admission(s). Offer good during regular business hours. Teachers are counted in the chaperone total on field trip days. Museum also offers special "Teacher Workshops." For more information please visit: http://www.flaquarium.org! (Tampa)
Kennedy Space Center
Free 12 Month Educator Passes to Kennedy Space Center! Discover first hand how a field trip can enrich every student’s education with the “Educator Study Pass.” Full-time Florida and Georgia educators receive a free Annual Pass to explore the Kennedy Space Center themselves. Educators can enjoy all the benefits of admission, visit the NASA Educator Resource Center to learn about educational programs and receive new classroom materials. Teachers can also tour NASA’s launch headquarters, meet a real astronaut and watch exhilarating IMAX movies. To be eligible for an Educator's Study Pass, educators must possess a valid Florida or Georgia teacher certificate and be currently employed at an accredited school as a full-time K-12 classroom educator. To receive an Educator Study Pass, educators must present these items to the ticket agents located at the ticket plaza. Professional educators can visit the NASA Educator Resource Center (ERC) to receive information, copy NASA videotapes, reproduce software, slides and videotapes, and review lesson plans and other teaching materials. For details on available materials or to make an appointment, call the ERC at 321-867-4090. (Orsino-45 min. NE of Titusville)
Orlando Museum of Art
Inquire about annual educator pass discounted membership. Details: 407-896-4231. (Orlando)
Orlando Broadway Across America
Inquire about discount tickets for teachers, available at: www.BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com/groupsales Password: schoolbroadway. Upcoming shows include Legally Blonde, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Jersey Boys and STOMP. (Orlando)
MOSI Tampa offers more to teachers during Teacher Appreciation Month. Teachers receive 20% off the regular price of any IMAX or MOSI Membership. Just present your teacher I.D. at time of purchase. For more information call 813-987-6000 (Tampa)
Monkey Jungle
Now in its third generation of family ownership, Monkey Jungle remains one of the truly timeless attractions in South Florida. Visitors of all ages continue to enjoy an intimate glimpse into the experience that creates a lifetime of memories. For a printable discount coupon visit http://www.monkeyjungle.com/discount.htm. (Miami)