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Fish Shack Chic
We call them, endearingly, fish shacks – plain, sometimes rustic throwbacks to simpler times when seafood went straight from bait to plate, and the linen thread-count was zero.
Tags: dining, Daytona_Beach, Pensacola, Clearwater_Beach, Flagler_Beach, Cocoa_Beach, Islamorada, Key_West, Anna_Maria_Island, Sarasota, Boca_Grande, Mexico_Beach, St_Pete_Beach,
Happy Kids, Happy Parents
From our own experience at TradeWinds, I can assure you that parents are on "Easy Street" while their kids play pirate, romp in the sand and find plenty of nonstop entertainment without leaving the 20-acre property.
Tags: resorts, family, St_Pete_Beach,
Central West Florida Overview
The coastal region surrounding Tampa Bay and its northern beaches comprises some of Florida’s best-known beach towns and big cities. A look across the Central West, from Belleair to Zephyrhills.
Tags: Brooksville, Clearwater, Clearwater_Beach, Crystal_River, Dunedin, Indian_Shores, Indian_Rocks_Beach, Madeira_Beach, St_Petersburg, St_Pete_Beach, Tampa, Tarpon_Springs, Ybor_City, New_Port_Richey,
Sunset Rituals
The very moment the sun sets, the hostess rings the bell mounted on the deck, guests go wild with applause and the table that guessed the exact time of the sunset without going over wins.
Tags: sunsets, Anna_Maria_Island, Clearwater_Beach, St_Pete_Beach, Bradenton, Sarasota, Key_West, beaches, Panama_City_Beach,
Laugh-Out-Loud Florida
Whether you want to be a comedian, see a comedian or just want to get your boss to lighten up, there’s a Florida comedy club for you.
Tags: theater, nightlife, Daytona_Beach, Marco_Island, St_Pete_Beach, Sarasota, Ocala, Orlando, Jacksonville, Tallahassee,
Two Romantic Worlds in St. Petersburg/Clearwater
If you're craving more secluded shores, take the ferry to Caladesi Island State Park – it's only accessible by boat. Here you'll find dramatic white-sand shores and pristine nature just waiting to be explored.
Tags: romance, St_Petersburg, Clearwater, Clearwater_Beach, beaches, St_Pete_Beach, Dunedin, Tarpon_Springs,
Walking the Planks: Piers of Southwest Florida
Piers offer a way for us to transcend the limits of the shoreline without having a boat. Strolling out onto a pier is the closest we'll ever get to walking on water.
Tags: piers, beaches, fishing, sunsets, Clearwater_Beach, St_Petersburg, St_Pete_Beach, Anna_Maria_Island, Bradenton_Beach, Venice, Fort_Myers, Fort_Myers_Beach, Naples,
Spring Surprises
Palm Court served up just the romantic dinner we needed. Candle-lit tables were dotted with budding red roses, and wine glasses sparkled on the pressed white tablecloths.
Tags: romance, St_Pete_Beach, resorts,
Seven Bits of Beach Heaven
Visit Clearwater Beach if you want an archetypal beach town experience. Seafood shacks, beach bars, pizza parlors and souvenir shops abound, along with a wide variety of accommodations.
Tags: St_Petersburg, Clearwater, Dunedin, beaches, Clearwater_Beach, Treasure_Island, St_Pete_Beach, Honeymoon_Island, Caladesi_Island_State_Park,
Florida's Grand Dames
The 1920s ushered in the golden years. Stocks were high, dresses were short and Florida grew some of its most regal hotels.
Tags: hotels, resorts, history, historical_sites, Mount_Dora, St_Augustine, Clearwater, Palm_Beach, Apalachicola, Sebring, Key_West, Lakeland, Jacksonville, Tampa, Coral_Gables, Delray_Beach, Boca_Raton, Clewiston, St_Pete_Beach,
Fun Meets Inspiration in St. Petersburg/Clearwater
You've seen them on TV and in aquariums, but it doesn't compare to seeing dolphins surface beside your boat.
Tags: Clearwater, aquariums, family, sports, St_Petersburg, St_Pete_Beach, Clearwater_Beach,
Paradise on St. Pete Beach
With a mango daiquiri in one hand and my Explorer Value Pass in the other (the pass allows unlimited access to many resort activities), I kick back on one of the beachside hammocks and soak up the Florida sunshine.
Tags: St_Pete_Beach, family, beaches, resorts,
Go Dog, Go!
Forget biscuits – your best friend wants a vacation. (Though a few bites of steak and a stroll on the beach might earn you a lick or two.)
Tags: Tampa, Winter_Park, Miami_Beach, Key_West, beaches, parks, resorts, hotels, bed_and_breakfasts, Beaches_of_South_Walton, Dunedin, St_Pete_Beach, St_George_Island, Pensacola, dining,
Florida Resorts That Are Kid (and Parent) Friendly
This oceanfront luxury resort is known its service, fine dining and location near world-class shopping. Here, kids are VIKs (Very Important Kids) - and they even get their own check-in desk.
Tags: family, resorts, Amelia_Island, Naples, Islamorada, Longboat_Key, Destin, Captiva_Island, St_Pete_Beach,
Four Seasons
It's easy to imagine sugar plum fairies in our Junior Ocean View Suite, which is awash in the vivid pastels of sea glass.
Tags: Amelia_Island, Orlando, Palm_Beach, St_Pete_Beach, luxury, resorts, hotels, dining,
Insider Tips to Florida's Beaches
And lest we forget, it's beautiful! It continually makes several of America's Top 10 lists of best beaches based on sand, water quality and facilities.
Tags: Amelia_Island, Beaches_of_South_Walton, Grayton_Beach, Key_West, Naples, Palm_Beach, Sarasota, Sebastian, South_Beach, Venice, Vero_Beach, beaches, shelling, water_sports, snorkeling, romance, historical_sites, family, wildlife, surfing, sunsets, New_Smyrna_Beach, Daytona_Beach, St_Pete_Beach, birding, Ponte_Vedra_Beach, equestrian, Sanibel_Island, Hollywood,
Parrot Heads
This is a place of bikini tops and Bloody Marys for breakfast. Where the talk is about fishing, the weather and what port of call is next.
Tags: Amelia_Island, Fort_Lauderdale, Gulf_Breeze, Key_West, Marco_Island, Miami, Miami_Beach, Naples, Nokomis, Panama_City_Beach, Pensacola, Ponce_Inlet, Sarasota, South_Beach, St_Pete_Beach, Tampa, Venice, nightlife, beaches, resorts, hotels, dining,
Beaches 101
Seekers of relaxation and tranquility go to Dunedin's state-protected Honeymoon Island and Caladesi Island for a serene visit with nature.
Tags: Amelia_Island, Anna_Maria_Island, Beaches_of_South_Walton, Cape_San_Blas, Captiva_Island, Cedar_Key, Clearwater, Clearwater_Beach, Cocoa, Cocoa_Beach, Daytona_Beach, Dunedin, Flagler_Beach, Fort_Lauderdale, Fort_Myers, Fort_Walton_Beach, Fort_Myers_Beach, Fort_Myers_Beach, Grayton_Beach, Key_Largo, Key_West, Marco_Island, Miami, Naples, Navarre, New_Smyrna_Beach, Palm_Beach, Panama_City_Beach, Pensacola, Sanibel_Island, Sebastian, St_Pete_Beach, Venice, beaches, parks, camping, sightseeing, Honeymoon_Island, Caladesi_Island_State_Park,
Under the Boardwalk
"Downtown" Hollywood is undergoing a modern makeover, but at Hollywood Beach, the Broadwalk wears its history proudly. There's a timeless appeal to the visitors' strolling, shopping, playing and dining before the open sand and the Atlantic Ocean. It's a haven for people and people-watchers of all ages.
Tags: Clearwater, Daytona_Beach, Fort_Myers, Fort_Myers_Beach, Hollywood, Key_West, Madeira_Beach, St_Pete_Beach, Venice, beaches, family, boating, fishing, dining, sightseeing,
Florida Vacations With Teens
Best of all, it was as close as you could get to the water and the rolling, booming waves looked awesome right off our balcony, teasing the teens into a frenzy when we arrived.
Tags: Jensen_Beach, Key_West, St_Pete_Beach, Stuart, family, tours, Florida_Keys, surfing, resorts,
Yo-Ho-Ho and a Weekend Full of Fun
We soon learned that this beachfront resort offers a boatload of activities for kids. He was painted like a buccaneer, saw a movie at the "dive-in" theater and made shark tooth necklaces with Captain RedBeard himself.
Tags: Clearwater, St_Pete_Beach, Tampa, beaches, family, resorts,
Four If By Sea
By sunset we were dining on gourmet seafood dinners to the tune of live tropical music, the magnificent homes illuminated like Christmas trees beneath a Cheshire moon. The perfect ending to a week of saltwater voyages.
Tags: Clearwater, Egmont_Key, St_Pete_Beach, Tampa, boating, kayaking, cruises,
Carefree Cruising
Adults can escape to the top deck to mingle, spot dolphins and check the progress of the 125 passenger, engine-powered boat.
Tags: Clearwater, Clearwater_Beach, St_Pete_Beach, Tampa, beaches, cruises, tours, boating, St_Petersburg, fishing,
The Secret to a Second Honeymoon
The lush gardens and countless palm trees reminded me of a resort in the Bahamas or Virgin Islands. I had to keep reminding myself that I was on St. Pete Beach, not some coral atoll thousands of miles from home.
Tags: St_Pete_Beach, honeymoons,
Absolutely Famous
The feeling is reinforced as I pass smiling employees in the Don CeSar's hallways. "Good day," each one says, making me feel like the First Lady.
Tags: Clearwater, St_Pete_Beach, Tampa, resorts, spas,
Family Reunions 101
We dined on fresh grilled grouper, huge burgers, jerk chicken wings and arguably the best conch fritters in the United States.
Tags: Clearwater, Egmont_Key, St_Pete_Beach, Tampa, family, reunions, resorts, beaches,
Adventure For All Ages in St. Petersburg/Clearwater
Make sure you save some time to explore the Pier 60 area, with its giant inflatable slides, bungee-harness rides and huge playground.
Tags: Clearwater_Beach, Indian_Shores, Madeira_Beach, St_Pete_Beach, Tampa, beaches, family, aquariums, water_sports, St_Petersburg,
Fort De Soto: Fortified with Fun
It's that soft sand - the color of powdered sugar - and azure blue water that beckons many, but don't stop there.
Tags: Clearwater, St_Pete_Beach, Tampa, parks, beaches,
City Profile: St. Pete Beach
Art festivals, dance performances and musical events are sure to keep spirits high, while tropical boutiques, seafood restaurants and nightclubs offer a taste of Florida's fun-loving beach town lifestyle.
Tags: St_Pete_Beach,
City Profile: St. Petersburg
Year-round city festivals, theater, symphonies with the Florida Orchestra and performances by the Tampa Bay Opera round out a full cultural arts calendar.
Tags: Clearwater, St_Pete_Beach, St_Petersburg, downtowns_and_small_towns,
St. Petersburg/Clearwater Area Beaches
Both sandy and rocky shores line this state park. Wildlife is abundant, and two bird observation areas and nature trails offer plenty of opportunities to see osprey and other native Florida wildlife.
Tags: Clearwater, Clearwater_Beach, Egmont_Key, Indian_Rocks_Beach, Indian_Shores, Madeira_Beach, St_Pete_Beach, Tarpon_Springs, beaches, disabilities_travel, Dunedin, Caladesi_Island_State_Park,
Florida Spa Sampler
Succumb to the luscious Coconut Rub and Milk Ritual Wrap or the Exotic Flower Bath.
Tags: Bonita_Springs, Fort_Myers, Islamorada, Key_West, Kissimmee, Miami, Miami_Beach, Naples, Orlando, Palm_Beach, Ponte_Vedra_Beach, St_Pete_Beach, spas, resorts, luxury, Sanibel_Island,
Over-the-Top-Luxury
For the perfect end to the perfect evening, summon your Bath Concierge to draw a bath with a sensuous blend of oils and bath salts.
Tags: Boca_Raton, Bonita_Springs, Islamorada, Key_Largo, Miami, Naples, Orlando, Palm_Beach, St_Pete_Beach, luxury, resorts, hotels, spas,
St. Petersburg/Clearwater Area
The St. Petersburg/Clearwater area has everything under the sun for visitors. And about that sun: St. Petersburg once made "Guinness World Book of Records" for most consecutive days of sunshine.
Tags: Clearwater, Clearwater_Beach, Dunedin, Egmont_Key, Madeira_Beach, St_Pete_Beach, Tarpon_Springs,
Best Beaches For...
The grains are so fine, so white that you'll feel you are on packed sugar.
Tags: Amelia_Island, Beaches_of_South_Walton, Daytona_Beach, Estero, Fort_Lauderdale, Hollywood, Key_West, Melbourne, Naples, New_Smyrna_Beach, Palm_Beach, Pensacola, Ponte_Vedra_Beach, Sanibel_Island, Sarasota, Sebastian, South_Beach, St_Pete_Beach, Venice, Vero_Beach, parks, shelling, snorkeling, romance, historical_sites, water_sports, beaches,
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