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Relaxing retreats to party hotspots
From sunny Naples to idyllic St. Pete’s, there are plenty of places to stay in Tampa and the Gulf Coast. Sarasota boasts hotels with magnificent sea views, while Tampa’s hip nightlife is ideal for party lovers. Whatever type of holiday you’re looking for, look no further.
Naples
Naples has everything from exquisite dining to challenging golf courses. And it has sunny beaches and calm seas that are ideal for children. There is also a wide range of hotels, from family friendly hotels to golf hotels. We also offer the Falling Waters Condominiums plus a range of private homes with pools.
- Explore the nearby tropical wilderness, the Everglades National Park.
- Visit the Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens to see alligators, zebras, tigers, panthers, monkeys and historical botanical gardens.
- Go shopping at some of the many boutiques in downtown Naples – serious shoppers are bound to love Fifth Avenue South in particular.
Tampa
Tampa has a selection of hotels and resorts. It boasts white sugar sand beaches, multinational restaurants and hip nightclubs – as well as being in close proximity to all the surrounding theme parks and attractions. Fitness fans can jog along the world's longest continuous sidewalk, Bayshore Boulevard.
- Try one of the many water sports on offer – there’s everything from jet skiing to parasailing.
- Visit the nearby attractions of Busch Gardens® Tampa Bay and the Florida Aquarium, or take in a concert at the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Centre.
- Go to historic Ybor City for restaurants, shops and entertainment – and make sure you sample some Cuban food while you’re there.
- Watch the Gasparilla Parade every January. Jose Gaspar and his band of unruly pirates sail into Tampa Bay to invade the city and take to the streets.
St Pete Beach and Clearwater
St Pete Beach (St. Petersburg Beach) is an idyllic barrier island community with pristine white beaches and clear Gulf waters and you can choose from a great range of hotels. Clearwater is fantastic for water sports, fishing, boat trips and harbour cruises. So why not get out on the water?
- Visit the Clearwater Marine Aquarium, home to rescued marine animals such as sea turtles and North American river otters.
- Spend a day cruising on a catamaran or choose your own private sunset cruise.
- Soak up the sun on Clearwater’s unspoilt beach or find a secluded spot on St Pete’s 7.5 miles of white sand.
- Immerse yourself in culture at the Salvador Dalí Museum and St. Petersburg Museum of History and Museum of Fine Arts.
Sarasota
In Sarasota you’ll find award-winning beaches, golf courses, ballet, boat races, museums, water skiing, shops and more. Nestled in the Gulf of Mexico, both our Sarasota hotels have great sea views.
- Laze on the white sand beaches at Longboat Key Lido or Sarasota.
- Make the most of this cultural capital with its 21 galleries covering everything from great masters to modern art.
- Visit the Ringling Art Museum, the Circus Museum, the opera and much more.
- Marvel at the international Circus Sarasota.
Longboat Key
In between Sarasota Bay and the Gulf of Mexico you’ll find tranquil Longboat Key, home of the lovely Longboat Key Club & Resort 4* hotel.
- Go wildlife spotting for dolphins, ospreys, white pelicans and manatee.
- Visit the Longboat Key Center for Arts to see a permanent collection along with changing exhibitions, or take an art class or workshop.
- Go shopping – Longboat Key has plenty of choice as does nearby St Armands Key.
Sanibel and Captiva
The Sanibel and Captiva Islands make a perfect destination for all types of holiday, from romantic retreats to family adventures. Nature lovers will enjoy the abundance of wildlife on the islands and the more adventurous can go sailing, fishing or cycling. Choose to stay beachside or on one of the marinas.
- Visit one of the island’s nature reserves and conservation areas to see hundreds of species of birds, reptiles, mammals, plants and marine life. The National Wildlife Refuge covers 6,400 acres.
- Discover unusual gifts in the unique shops and galleries on the islands.
- Explore over 15 miles of sand and shell beaches, from the secluded and romantic to those that are perfect for children.
- Perfect the ‘Sanibel Stoop’ and the ‘Captiva Crouch’ as you search for shells on Sanibel and Captiva’s shell-rich shoreline.
Marco Island
The largest of Florida’s Ten Thousand Islands, Marco Island is a lush tropical retreat with miles of pristine white beaches and beautiful azure waters.
- Go dolphin spotting or bird watching – there are over 200 species of bird on the island including eagles.
- Sample some fresh seafood at one of the island’s restaurants.
- There are plenty of chances to get out on the water, including beach parties, fishing, dinner cruises, airboat tours, shelling and even learning to sail.
Fort Myers
Relax and forget about the world on the quiet tropical paradise of Fort Myers. It’s an ideal place to unwind, and is well located for all the attractions of Southwest Florida.
- The island has sugar sand beaches with sand bars that are ideal for children as they are safe and protected.
- Explore historic downtown for a taste of old-world Florida.
- Visit the Edison and Ford Winter Estates where inventor Thomas Edison and good friend Henry Ford spent time year after year.
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