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Decorated palm trees, lighted boat parades and fishing with Santa… If you spend your holidays on our beautiful Tampa Bay beaches, you will have so many holiday events to choose from!  Just to name a few of them:  “Winter’s” Wonderland: Christmas Movie night under the stars:  Christmas Town at Busch Gardens:  Click for a full […]

Today we’re introducing several new restaurants that have recently opened their doors. Dr. BBQ Have a case of lovin’ BBQ? Dr. BBQ is offering “new American barbeque” to the Tampa Bay area, the full-service restaurant sizzles with global flavors. Dr. BBQ created these exclusive new recipes by drawing on inspiration from his travels and the […]

Sports are big in the Tampa Bay area! Almost perfect weather year-round means the Tampa Bay area is a great place to visit for sports fans. Football, Baseball, Hockey, Soccer plus events like the Firestone Grand Prix and the Super Boat National Championship as well as the Outback Bowl…there’s something for everyone to enjoy! If […]

If you don’t want to skip your workout routine while on vacation… Most people picture themselves sitting on the beach drinking a cocktail until the sun sets when they think of vacation. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with this since vacations are meant to be relaxing. Body and mind need a break once in a while. […]

There is a good question we’ve heard a lot from our valued customers: “Do I need a fishing license?” Staying in one of our fully equipped vacation rentals has the advantage that you could prepare your own “Catch of the day”! Whether you plan to fish off your vacation rental property, with your feet in […]

One of the most popular things to do in our area is “Watching the sunset” Mother Nature has blessed the Tampa Bay area with the most magical sunsets, cloudy or not…it’s always such an amazing display of beauty! We have gathered some breathtaking images for you. And best of all, that’s an “activity” you can […]

From Farmer’s Markets and Indie Markets to Art Shows… It doesn’t matter if you just want to stock up your vacation rental with fresh produce or meats or, if you are looking for a treasure to take home with you, there are so many open air markets going on in the St. Petersburg/Clearwater area! Here […]

Happy 4th of July, everyone! All around the Tampa Bay Beaches the skies will light up with rockets red, white and blue glare in celebration of our country’s independence tomorrow! To find out where and when fireworks are happening, please follow this helpful link http://www.paradisenewsfl.com/4th-of-july-celebrations-in-pinellas-county/ to our local Paradise News magazine. Many of our beautiful beaches […]

Let’s talk about the Tampa Bay CityPASS! If you plan to visit our Tampa Bay Beaches, see some of our top attractions and want to SAVE money, this Pass is for you! Save 51% on admissions to Busch Gardens, Lowry Park Zoo, Florida Aquarium, Clearwater Marine Aquarium (to  meet TV star Winter the Dolphin) and […]

Fun things to do continues – Today it’s about SUP! We’ll take you from flying through the air zip-lining last week to exploring the beautiful Gulf waters! Are you asking yourself  right now “What in the world is SUP??”. It’s short for Stand Up Paddle. Enjoy a relaxing, leisurely cruise on the water and catch […]

“What will the weather be like in…?” This question comes up a lot in conversations with our customers. Well, wouldn’t it be great if we had an on-point answer to this question 😉 ?! We can, however, give you a couple of facts about average temperatures, etc. Let’s start with a fun fact! As most […]

Our amazing sea life – sea turtle nesting season! From now through the end of October, three different species of sea turtles will be landing on Florida’s Gulf coast beaches to lay their eggs.  You may see mounds of sand on the beaches that are roped off; this is a turtle nest and PLEASE DO […]

Why take a summer family vacation on our amazing Tampa Bay Beaches? Yes, we know that there’s a difference between kid-friendly and family-friendly when it comes to vacation destinations. What makes the St. Pete/Clearwater area so fantastic is that it is a place where the whole family will have fun and can get excited about. […]

Considerations for Planning that Summer Getaway Planning that summer vacation? Wondering how to make that next trip a little more enjoyable and perhaps, a little less stressful? A little planning up front can make the entire experience more fun for everyone! With years of experience helping families enjoy St. Petersburg, FL and the St. Pete’s […]

St. Pete Beach is one of the finest beaches in Florida. If fact, it is ranked number 3 on Trip Advisor’s 2017 list of the Top 25 Beaches in the whole United States. Did you know, however, that there is more to St. Pete Beach then super soft sand and crystal clear Gulf Waters? St. […]

  When you are ready to take a break from the beach, a day-trip to Johns Pass Village & Boardwalk in Madeira Beach has fun for the entire family. The Pass, as local often refer to it, offers visitors a unique shopping, dining and ocean exploring experience. The actual pass of John’s Pass is the […]

Are you looking for the best Florida beaches, or the finest beaches in the whole United States for that matter? The beaches near Tampa Bay are among the very finest in the world. This tropical paradise boasts the calm and mild waters of the Gulf Coast which are home to many dolphins and manatees as […]

Opening the IndyCar season, the Firestone Grand Prix is a three-day event, March 10-12,  bringing a great festival-like atmosphere to the water-front street course that transforms St. Petersburg into a world class IndyCar race track. The event brings the fastest racing series on earth, along with a host of celebrities and athletes, live music and […]

What are you doing right now? Are you wearing a sweater? Drinking something hot? Did you just come back inside to warm up after shoveling several inches of snow? The answer to why February is the best month to visit Tampa and and its wonderful beaches is probably obvious to you! But here are some […]

Rescue, Rehab, Release Did you know that we have one of the finest marine wildlife rehabilitation and rescue centers in our area? The Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA) is dedicated to preserving our beautiful ocean environment while being dedicated to helping marine animals who are ill or injured to rehab and get back to the business […]