Getaways

Looking to just sneak away for the day? Check out some of our top staycations and getaways!

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…

Sometimes, the best dates happen away from home. If you have a day to spare, consider an Orlando day trip for your next rendezvous. Orlando is about an hour from Tampa, so you won’t lose much of the day to travel. Spend the day reveling in everything Orlando has to offer. Here are some options…

Enough with the ho-hum and the three hour traffic getting to Orlando. Enough with the white-knuckle driving and awful drivers. Take the train! Amtrak has been running routes between Orlando and Tampa for decades, and no one really takes advantage of it enough, in my opinion. It’s not as glamorous as European train travel, but…

Head south to St. Armands Circle in Sarasota for a day trip filled with shopping, dining, and beautiful scenery. This popular destination, established in 1926, is located on St. Armands Key in the Sarasota area and has been enchanting guests and locals for years with its incredible charm and timeless feel. Bring the kids for…

Day trips and staycations are a great option for adventurous souls. Lucky for us, the “Theme Park Capital of the World” is our next-door neighbor. If you’re craving a little novelty, hit the road (aka I-4) and travel to Orlando for a day trip. A handful of Orlando resorts offer day passes through ResortPass, a…

Besides the typical fun of living in Tampa, I love living here because there are so many amazing destinations that are only 1-2 hours away from us. From beaches, to springs, the sponge docks, to the Space Coast, there’s something for everyone within easy driving access of the Bay. For us in Tampa, Orlando may…

Getting away from it all as a couple is so important and beneficial. But getting away from it all doesn’t have to mean roughing it. Timberline Glamping in Tampa makes it possible to enjoy comfortable and thoughtful glamping in the middle of a glorious state park—think of it like the fabulous cousin of traditional tent…

Summer is here and now is the time to plan a getaway to the corners of Florida you’ve yet to explore, including the scenic beaches along the Gulf Coast in Florida’s Panhandle! Visualize a place where bright blue skies and puffy clouds hang over brilliant turquoise water and pure white sand. When the sun dips…

Three days at the beach? You deserve it! For those looking for romance, family time, or a bit of one-on-one with nature, head south to Sanibel and Captiva Island. These islands are perfect for everything and offer local hotels, dining, shopping, and entertainment. Plus, tons of outdoor delights as well, not to mention 15 miles of…