The Tampa Bay Area Travel Guide
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Fodor's In Focus Florida Keys
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If you seek a destination that's no one-trick pony, the Tampa Bay region is a spot you can't miss. Encompassing an area from Tarpon Springs to Tampa proper and all the way south to Sarasota, it's one of those unsung places that's as dynamic as it is appealing—and word has definitely started to spread about its charms. With its long list of attractions—from pristine beaches to world-class museums—it's easy to see why.
The Tampa Bay Area Hotels
Many convention hotels in the Tampa Bay area double as family-friendly resorts—taking advantage of nearby beaches, marinas, spas, tennis courts, and...read more
The Tampa Bay Area Restaurants
Fresh gulf seafood is plentiful—raw bars serving oysters, clams, and mussels are everywhere. Tampa's many Cuban and Spanish restaurants serve paella...read more
Things To Do in The Tampa Bay Area
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
Travel Deals in The Tampa Bay Area
- $142-$155 -- Sanibel Island Beach Resort at 30% Off Holiday Inn Sanibel Island
- $10 per day & up -- Car Rentals in Florida, up to 10% Off Sixt Rent a Car
- $41 & up -- Rent a Mercedes in Florida, 10% Off — $41 Sixt Rent a Car
- $59 & up -- Florida, German Luxury Car Rental Guaranteed — $59 Sixt Rent a Car
- $7.69 & up -- Car Rentals across Florida — $8 CarRentals.com
The Tampa Bay Area Experiences
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Art gone wild: Whether you take the guided tour or chart your own course, experience the one-of-a-kind collection at the Salvador Dalí... Read more
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Busch Gardens was opened in Tampa on March 31, 1959, by the Anheuser-Busch company. It was originally designed as an admission-free animal attraction... Read more
News & Features
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Trip Ideas, Outdoors
Niagara Falls is a bucket-list-worthy sight to behold, whether you're ogling it from the Canada side,... Read more
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News, Hotels
A sculpture of a Greek goddess welcomes you in from the streets of London's Soho neighborhood.... Read more
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Trip Ideas
You've heard of Lake Como (thanks to George's exploits), but halfway between Milan and Venice lies Italy's... Read more
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· Forums Trip Reports
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During the planning of our six week road trip I spent many happy hours back in the UK plundering ideas from this forum. Read more
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We (me, hub and 7 year old son) spent a week in the Florida Keys mid-March month and loved it! Read more
·Florida Forum
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If anyone is looking to spend time at any beach, you must come and check out all the great beach's here in Florida. Read more
