St Petersburg
Tampa International Airport - Ranked the top airport in the nation by frequent travelers for its easy in/out design, Tampa International Airport offers over 275 direct flights daily through 25 major airlines, and is located 30 minutes (26 miles) from the resort via the interstate highways. The Official Airport Guide Worldwide recognized Tampa as one of the top five airports in the world, while Business Traveler Magazine ranked the airport among its favorites in North America. In July 2005, they were awarded the Global Airport Efficiency Excellence Award. Terminals are linked by monorail, and passengers walk a maximum of only five gates to their departing planes.
Tampa Bay Metropolitan Area - Tampa Bay has long been known for its cultural diversity, spectacular climate, and unique attractions. Holding the Guinness World Record for most consecutive sunny days at an amazing 768, the area averages 361 sunny days per year and is cooled by a sea breeze in the summer, reducing its temperature by as much as 7 degrees from that of Central Florida locations. Over 38 percent of all Fortune 500 companies have operations in the Tampa Bay area, as do the NFL’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers, NHL’s Tampa Bay Lightning, and the American League’s Tampa Bay Devil Rays. Popular attractions include Busch Gardens, the Florida Aquarium, Ybor City, and MOSI.
Tampa - Tampa reflects the mosaic of different cultures and influences that make it one of Florida’s most dynamic urban centers. The coexistence of the quaint historic villages and beaches with sleek skyscrapers is evidence of this rapidly growing city’s success at reconciling its rich history with modern-day development. The kaleidoscope of activity ranges from its bustling port brimming with cruise ships, shrimp boats and banana barges, to its festive marketplaces, beaches, shops and multi-ethnic restaurants.
St. Petersburg - St. Petersburg boasts one of the most beautiful downtown waterfronts in Florida. Surrounded by swaying palm trees, Mediterranean style architecture, and sunny beaches, it’s an ideal location for business and pleasure. You will also find The Pier, unusual gift shops, restaurants, shopping, nightlife, performing arts, and art galleries. Downtown St. Petersburg is only minutes from St. Pete Beach.
Clearwater - Clearwater, the area’s second-largest city, is known for its beautiful beaches, shopping, casual beach restaurants, and breathtaking sunsets. Clearwater Beach features white sand beaches, gentle Gulf waters, public parking and a host of facilities at Pier 60 Park including the largest beach playground in the area.
Beaches - With 35 miles of brilliant white sand beaches, the St. Petersburg/Clearwater area is well known as Florida’s Beach. Home to Ft. Desoto Park, America’s #1 Rated Beach in 2005, and two other wonderful beaches consistently ranked in the nation’s top 10 by Dr. Stephen Leatherman, aka “Dr. Beach”, the area is bordered by the warm and tranquil Gulf of Mexico on the west and Tampa Bay to the east. In addition, St. Pete Beach received the Blue Wave Award – America’s first national environmental beach certification program.
