Holiday season lodging Published Nov. 4, 2009 By Airman 1st Class Rachelle Elsea 325th Fighter Wing Public Affairs TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- With Holiday season just around the corner, families are coming together for a time of celebration and excitement. Some travel at great lengths to be close to loved ones. The Sand Dollar Inn has more than 500 rooms available for those visiting Tyndall Air Force Base. Reservations can be made 24-hours a day, seven days a week. A credit card number is needed to hold the room. The inn has three and four bedroom duplexes, as well as queen size suites, with prices starting at $32. Families have until 6 p.m. to check in and must check out by 11 a.m. Pet friendly rooms are also available for an additional $10 per day. Along with family friendly prices, the inn also offers a workout room, vending machines, ice machine and a complementary laundry facility. For those visiting the Bay County area for the first time, brochures are available in the lobby highlighting local attractions. "Lodging has been and will continue upgrading its facilities with new furnishings and equipment to enhance customer satisfaction," said Al Tremaine, Sand Dollar Inn lodging manager. Renovations in Bldgs. 1360, 1361 and 1580 are completed. Beginning in January, Bldg. 845 will be completely renovated with new paint, carpet, furnishings and equipment. "These improvements will ensure our guests have the best lodging experience," said Mr. Tremaine. The Sand Dollar Inn can be reached at (850) 283-4210, ext. 0.