Showing posts with label Vacation. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Vacation. Show all posts

Tuesday, February 19, 2013

5 Money Saving Tips for Visiting Branson


Five Ways to Save Money on Your Next Branson Vacation

Branson, Missouri, is a popular destination for a family vacation because it offers an abundance of exciting things to see and do. With theme parks like Silver Dollar City, dazzling shows, state parks and beaches, there is no end to the fun your family can experience here. Although Branson is less expensive compared to other vacation resorts, family entertainment can be costly. Check out the following five ways you can save money in Branson.

Use Coupons

The Internet is brimming with coupon websites like Save1.com that offer coupons for attractions, hotels, restaurants and shops in Branson. Before you leave for your trip, you can easily do an online search to obtain these coupons. Once you arrive in Branson, you can also find coupon booklets at local tourism centers as well as gas stations, restaurants and hotels. Ordering tickets online for Branson attractions and shows can also save you plenty of bucks.

Free Fun

The Branson area abounds with free activities. With outdoor wonderlands like Table Rock Lake, Moonshine Beach, Table Rock State Park, Lake Taneycomo and Lakeside Wilderness Area, you and your family can enjoy activities like swimming, camping, fishing, boating, water-skiing, scuba diving, hiking, biking and picnicking. The Stone Hill Winery offers free tours with free wine samples for adults and grape juice for kids.

Another free activity you can do is walk along the boardwalk at the beautiful Branson Landing. While you are here, be sure to check out the dazzling fountain show that is accompanied by beautiful lights and music. It doesn't cost a penny to stroll through Historic Downtown Branson and check out the charming shops and restaurants. Several theaters in Branson offer free gospel singing on Sunday mornings.

Save on Branson Hotels

There are a number of ways you can save money on Branson hotels. One of the easiest ways is to let HotelDealSite find you the best deal in Branson. This website will search the web and compare prices for you so that you can choose the best hotel rate in Branson.

Additionally, when you book your hotel, be sure to check for any discount rates that apply to you such as rates for students, military personnel, AARP members, government employees and AAA members.

Many Branson hotels offer rooms with microwaves and refrigerators. If you bring your own food and drinks, you can save money that you would otherwise spend at restaurants. You may also want to take advantage of complimentary breakfast deals as well as any discounts on restaurants that are offered by your hotel. You can enjoy free entertainment and recreation at hotels that offer game
rooms, fitness centers and swimming pools.

Take Advantage of Package Deals

Another way to save money in Branson is by taking advantage of package deals that offer big discounts on bundled attractions and shows such as Silver Dollar City, Dixie Stampede, The Presley's and Sight and Sound's Noah the Musical. You can find these packages online with travel websites as well as Branson and Missouri websites.

Visit During the Slow Season
Because summer is Branson's peak tourist season, prices are usually higher than other times of the year. If you are flexible and can visit during the slow season, you can enjoy attractions for less money as well as cheaper hotels rates. Branson hotels offer their best rates in spring and fall.


 
Get ready to have an experience you will never forget!

Sunday, August 26, 2012

Branson Giveaway Getaway


Branson Getaway Giveaway
Brought to you by Saving In Branson and Jenn’s Blah Blah Blog
Summer is over and fall is moving in. We want to give you one more chance to get a vacation in before hunkering down for winter. Branson, Missouri is a wonderful place to visit, full of entertainment. Being from the area I know how expensive it can be to visit and keep yourself entertained. To help out and get you that vacation you need, Saving In Branson and Jenn’s Blah Blah Blog have put together an awesome getaway package.
We would also like to thank our Co-hosts Made.By.Jess & The Frugal Connection!!! Without them, this giveaway might not have been possible.



1 lucky winner will receive:
3 day stay from September 21st – 23rd
Wine 101 Classes on Saturday September 22nd
2 Tickets to Dixie Stampede
1 Gift Certificate for a Manicure
1 Gift basket full of all the goodies you need to stay fresh during your stay

The 3 day stay is provided by Best Western Branson Inn & Conference Center. Best Western is a well known hotel chain dedicated to quality and comfort. This one is even more special as it sets within sight/sound of Silver Dollar City and the customer service is phenomenal. When staying at Best Western Branson Inn & Conference, visitors have the ability to take a free shuttle to Silver Dollar City and purchase discounted tickets at the Inn. Best Western Branson Inn & Conference features an indoor pool with hot tub and an arcade room. The lucky winner of this giveaway will be receiving 3 free days in one of the most popular rooms at the Inn, a Double Queen Non-smoking Room. This giveaway is tailored to 2 people, but you can always bring more and have plenty of room (at no extra charge)!

Wine 101 Classes are being provided by Mount Pleasant Winery in Branson, MO. Mount Pleasant Winery offers free wine tasting all day everyday! I recommend the chocolate covered cherry wine, very good (but very sweet).  Here is a little more about the Wine 101 Class:
Learning how to taste wine is an adventure that will enhance your appreciation for both wine and wine makers. Using your basic senses you will learn how to taste wines like the pros in no time by learning how to pair food and wine. Participants will walk out of this one hour educational class with heightened knowledge level and appreciation of wine. –Mount Pleasant Winery

The 2 tickets to Dixie Stampede have been generously purchased by participating bloggers. Dixie Stampede is a wonderful dinner and show here in Branson. The show is filled with live entertainment that even the wait staff gets into. The meal is sure to fill you up and features ‘hand’ foods so silverware is not necessary. I have not been this year, but I can tell you last year’s show was awesome and everyone says it just keeps getting better every year.

My favorite part of the giveaway, the gift certificate for a free manicure, is brought to you by En Vogue Nail & Spa. En Vogue is the BEST nail salon in Branson and I am not just saying that because they are participating in the giveaway, I use them exclusively for my nails & feet. If you have the time and money I would recommend adding a pedicure to your package. The prices are low & you will walk away feeling pretty and relaxed! Even their manicures come with massages, you will love this place.
The Gift Basket will contain:
1)    Full size Pantene Shampoo & Conditioner
2)   Full size Man’s Body Wash
3)   Full size Woman’s Body Wash
4)  And a few extra surprises :)
5)   Show tickets & salon gift certificate will also be in the basket

Now for the Rules:
1)    This given away will run from 8/27 – 9/13
2)   Winner must be a resident of the USA
3)   All dates are set and final, changes are not possible
4)  Winning entry will be confirmed before email is sent
5)   Winner has 24 hours to respond to email notification or an alternate winner will be chosen (add savinginbranson@gmail.com to your contact list to make sure you get your email)
Now enter in the Rafflecopter below! Good luck to everyone!!

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