Unused PTO? Visit St. Pete-Clearwater Will Pay You to Take One Last Beach Vacation Before the Year Ends

Turn your PTO into a Paradise Trip Opportunity and get up to $250

 

ST. PETE-CLEARWATER, Fla. (Nov. 4, 2025) – If you’ve been hoarding vacation days like seashells, this is your sign to cash them in. Visit St. Pete-Clearwater, Fla., (VisitSPC) is giving travelers the ultimate incentive to take that one last trip before the holidays hit – as much as $250 for booking a getaway to America’s Favorite Beaches.

A recent Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) study found that nearly half of U.S. employees (48%) expect to leave vacation days unused this year, a fact that St. Pete-Clearwater is turning into a call to action.

Travelers who book directly through VisitSPC.com/PTO for stays through the end of 2025 will receive $50 in gift cards for every vacation day used, up to five nights. That’s up to $250 in beach-bonus money simply for doing what you deserve: taking time off.

“Don’t let your PTO go to waste when there’s still time to take a beach break,” said Steve Grimes, Chief Marketing Officer at Visit St. Pete-Clearwater. “Fall and early winter is the sweet spot here – perfect weather, lots of events, and now, we’re giving you a little extra spending money for that sunset meal or night out on the town.”

With bright, warm sunshine, award-winning white-sand beaches, and average temps in the upper 70s to 80s this time of year, St. Pete-Clearwater makes a compelling case for swapping spreadsheets for sandcastles. As most of the country layers up, Florida’s Gulf Coast is still basking in endless summer and now, it’s paying you to join.

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 - from The Dalí Museum to Clearwater Marine Aquarium.

So don’t let those vacation days vanish. Trade unused PTO for palm trees, piña coladas, and a paid-to-relax bonus. Plan your escape (and claim your cash!) at VisitSPC.com/PTO.

- AMERICA'S FAVORITE BEACHES & THEN SOME - 

About Visit St. Pete-Clearwater:
Nestled on a sun-soaked peninsula on Florida's west coast, separating the Gulf Coast from Tampa Bay, St. Pete-Clearwater is the gateway to world-class cultural experiences along with 35 miles of award-winning white-sand beaches annually ranked among the world's best. Immerse yourself in our picturesque sunsets & go beyond the beaches to explore our unique cultural heritage, interactive art exhibits, sporting & recreational activities, a culinary scene serving an innovatively delicious dining experience, & great local shopping. St. Pete-Clearwater is your only destination with spectacular beaches complimented by world-renowned museums, family fun & endless sunshine. To learn more about St. Pete-Clearwater, visit VisitSPC.com.

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