It's summer! Teachers, school employees eligible for a slew of discounts on fun
The school year is just about over in Palm Beach County, and teachers — like many others — will be looking for some summer fun.
That won't be so easy for many teachers, who have an average annual salary of $60,400, according to Palm Beach County School District budget figures. Non-instructional staff have an even lower average annual salary of $28,000 per year, according to their union.
But the good news is retailers, hotels and entertainment venues are offering a range of discounts to teachers, and some are extending those discounts to all school district employees. Here is a sampling of some of those discounts.
∎ The AC Hotel Miami Aventura is offering a Just for Teachers rate, including up to 25% off, two welcome beverages, a $25 gift card for a relaxation treatment, breakfast for two, late checkout and an upgrade to a premium room with a king bed. Search for the Just for Teachers package on marriott.com to book.
∎ Tradewinds Resort on St. Pete Beach is offering Florida educators rates as low as $99 per night.
∎ Maingate Lakeside Resort in Orlando is offering Florida educators and any other Florida school employee from any Florida school district an educator rate of $45 per night plus tax. Call 407-396-2222 and ask for the educator rate. In addition to the discounted rate, the standard $10 per night resort fee has been waived.
∎ Hawks Cay Resort and Villas on Duck Key is offering Florida teachers up to 30% off best available rates and a reduced $25 resort fee. Go to https://www.hawkscay.com/special-offers/teachers-educators/ and scroll down to "special savings for teacher appreciation" to book.
∎ Florida teachers and school district employees can save 10% off select hotels at Hotels.com.
∎ SeaWorld Orlando offers a complimentary Florida Teacher Card, which gives all active and certified K-12 Florida teachers unlimited admission to SeaWorld through September 4, 2025..
∎ Tour St. Augustineoffers free and/or 50% discounts on a number of tours and attractions through its "Educator Appreciation & Teacher VIP Program." Tour St. Augustine also says it will assist with field trip planning and familiarization visits, including hotel discounts.
∎ The Kennedy Space Center is offering full-time Florida educators complimentary access to its Educator Resource Center.
∎ Crayola Experience is giving certified pre-K through 12 teachers a free annual pass good for any of Crayola Experience's five locations. The pass allows teachers to visit 365 days a year with no blackout dates. As an annual pass holder, teachers also receive 20% off admission tickets for family and friends, 20% off food and beverage purchases, 20% off merchandise, 10% off birthday parties, and special monthly offers. Teachers must show a valid teaching certificate and photo ID to qualify. Visit crayolaexperience.com/orlando provides more information.
∎ StubZero is giving Florida educators a 10% off discount on event tickets. Use the code EDU10 at checkout.
The Florida Department of Education has more information on these and a wide range of other discounts, including from rental car agencies and retailers. Palm Beach County School District teachers and staff are eligible for an additional set of discounts through the district's TeacherPerks program.
Wayne Washington is a journalist covering education for The Palm Beach Post. You can reach him at wwashington@pbpost.com. Help support our work; subscribe today.
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