multiple guests using Entrance to Epic Universe main portal at daytime - image by Dani Meyering
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What It Costs to Visit Epic Universe as a Couple: A Realistic Budget Guide

Epic Universe is Universal Orlando Resort’s most ambitious park yet, and if you’re thinking about checking it out with your partner, you’re probably wondering how much it will cost. After visiting myself already (thanks to the annual passholder preview tickets), and planning a return in June, I have been planning and budgeting for a while…

Experience the Beauty of Sunken Gardens in St. Pete

Experience the Beauty of Sunken Gardens in St. Pete

Sunken Gardens is a hidden gem of Tampa Bay. Located on 4th street, Sunken Gardens St. Petersburg is a botanical paradise filled with exotic plants and flowers up to 100 years old. As the oldest museum in St. Pete, and one of the last “roadside attractions” in Florida, the Sunken Gardens is a perfect date…

Tropical and Tiki Bars for Summer Date Nights

Tropical and Authentic Tiki Bars for Unforgettable Date Nights

When you live in a pirate town, or visit it, you expect to find some tropical drinks. Thankfully the Tampa – St. Pete area is full of tropical hideaway bars, many with tiki-inspired vibes and sunset views. Although there are countless beach bars, only a select few can be dubbed a tiki bar, or tropical…

Things To Do and Events Valentine’s Day Weekend – Tampa, St. Pete, Clearwater 2025
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Things To Do and Events Valentine’s Day Weekend – Tampa, St. Pete, Clearwater 2025

Welcome to our official guide to the best Valentine’s Day events in Tampa Bay!  Want some fun activities you can do as a couple that’ll get your pulse pounding or ideas for new things to try? We’ve got it! Between the major cities that make up the Tampa Bay area, there are Valentine’s Day events…

Tampa’s Most Romantic Restaurants for Valentine’s Day
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Tampa’s Most Romantic Restaurants for Valentine’s Day

Over the years, we’ve discovered quite an assortment of romantic locales throughout Tampa Bay worthy of inclusion in your date night rotation. To help you sift through all of the options and to better aid you in your quest to have a perfect romantic evening for Valentine’s Day, here’s a summary of top picks for…

Your Guide to the Best Boutique Hotels Across Tampa Bay

Best Boutique Hotels Across Tampa Bay for a Romantic Valentine’s Day

Here in Tampa, choosing the perfect hotel for Valentine’s Day can be difficult, especially with so many options across the bay! Luckily, the Tampa area is home to plenty of romantic hotels with a smaller, boutique feel that will set your Valentine’s Day apart from the big chains and their hundreds of rooms. Typically, boutique…

The Best New Year’s Eve Events in Tampa Bay, Clearwater, and St Pete
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The Best New Year’s Eve Events in Tampa Bay, Clearwater, and St Pete

Celebrate New Year’s Eve on December 31, 2024 AMAZINGLY & in style!! Where the heck did 2024 go?  Seems like it just started, yet here we are with the Holidays wrapping up this week and tomorrow is New Year’s Eve on December 31, 2024. We’re ready to go with updated plans, parties and events for…

11 Reasons You’ve GOT to Visit Bonnet Springs Park and Downtown Lakeland

11 Reasons You’ve GOT to Visit Bonnet Springs Park and Downtown Lakeland

Finding new ways to spend time together is one of the many fun things about being in a relationship. Bonnet Springs Park is just about an hour from Tampa Bay, and it is totally date-worthy. This privately built park on the outskirts of downtown Lakeland is a fun place to play in Tampa Bay. Keep…

a romantic couple enjoys fireworks at St Pete Pier for new year eve
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New Year’s Eve Fireworks in Tampa Clearwater St Pete!

With the rough year that 2024 presented for many of us in Tampa Bay, it is time to celebrate its end and welcome in 2025. Make a date night out of the Tampa Bay area’s New Year Eve’s fireworks! Counting down to the new year, getting that midnight kiss, and watching fireworks together is the…

Best Restaurants for Brunch in Tampa Bay

Start the Year Tastefully with New Year’s Brunch in Tampa

After a high-energy night of New Year’s Eve parties and events, the next day is a cause for a relaxing celebration. From dedicated brunches celebrating the holiday to just regular ‘ole great brunch spots, check out these options for New Year’s Day brunch in Tampa. Stay tuned as venues announce their 2025 plans. New Year’s…

Savor the Season: Clearwater Restaurants Serving Christmas Dinner
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Savor the Season: Clearwater Restaurants Serving Christmas Dinner

Spend more time with your family and less time worrying about cooking this Christmas when you dine out at these restaurants open for Christmas dinner in Clearwater. Trying to figure out what restaurants are serving up something special for the holiday can be time-consuming, so we’ve put together a list of some of our favorite…

Christmas Brunch in Tampa Bay Full of Comfort and Joy

Christmas Brunch in Tampa Bay Full of Comfort and Joy

If your Christmas morning plans don’t include cooking this year, we’ve got some options for you. This Christmas morning, take some time and relax while enjoying Christmas brunch at one of these Tampa Bay restaurants. There are also a few options before the big day! Christmas Brunch in Tampa Wyndham Grand Clearwater 100 Coronado Drive,…