Tampa Florida VacationsTampa is the perfect fun in the sun destination for the whole family. Tampa offers the feel of a big city within ten minutes of tropical paradise. The area beaches are Clearwater Beach and St Petersburg beach. Both are reached by going over a short bridge The ride is about Twenty minutes. Tampa is also the home of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Devil Rays and the Lightning. No matter what your interest Tampa bay has something for you. A family could easily keep themselves busy for a full week. If you are thinking of visiting Florida on a budget Tampa is the place for you. There are plenty of attractions including the zoo, aquarium, and plenty of museums. All of which are reasonably priced. There are plenty of shopping malls as well as an outlet mall less than a hour a way. Tampa also has an international airport so a worry free direct flight is a possibility. The Tampa international airport is abbreviated TIA .It is an easily navigated airport with plenty of parking both short and long term. There are plenty of signs directing you to and from the airport throughout Tampa. Tampa has all the appeal of a big city with a small town attitude. Tampa is about an hour a way from Orlando. So, if you decide to visit Orlando you could certainly go just for the day. Tampa has a lot of cultural activities centering around Gasparilla also known as the pirate festival. Gasparilla is named for the pirate Jose Gaspar who pirated 36 ships over a 12 year period off the coast of Florida in the late 1800’s. The annual pirate invasion takes place the last Saturday in January. Tampa also has a historic district with plenty of nightlife called Ybor city. Ybor is about 2 blocks of bars and restraurants centered around the Famous restaurant “The Columbia”. What ever your interest Tampa has something for each member of your family. Enjoy your vacation in the sun in Tampa!
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