Welcome to Tampa Bay

The treasures of Tampa Bay are vast – from its gentle blue waters and legendary pirate culture to its many restaurants, museums, performance venues, and art exhibitions, there is much to explore in Tampa. Check out the Tampa Riverwalk and neighbourhoods like Ybor City, or focus on outdoor discovery. No matter your clients’ interests, an exciting journey awaits!

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Culinary
In 2022, Tampa Bay earned inclusion in the first-ever Michelin guide to Florida, with a total of 19 Tampa Bay recommendations, and then earlier in 2023 three of our restaurants received a coveted Michelin star! These top rated restaurants include Koya, Rocca and Lilac. Here are three authentic culinary experiences you must try in Tampa Bay:

#1 Among the Michelin-recommended restaurants is the Columbia restaurant, Florida’s oldest restaurant from 1905 and the largest Spanish restaurant in the world!

#2 Armature Works at the Heights – at the Northern end of the Tampa Bay Riverwalk, hosts a dozen dining options, among them the Michelin recommended Steelbach and Oak & Ola restaurants.

#3 Sparkman Wharf at the South end of the Riverwalk hosts Noble Rice restaurant, as well as new-age dining places creatively located in refurbished shipping containers and headed by top area chefs such as Lunch Lady and JoDog.

Transport in Tampa Bay: No need to drive!
In contrast to most other places in the U.S., Tampa Bay is very pedestrian-friendly. It has fantastic transport infrastructure which makes it a pleasure to move around. Here are three of the best transportation options in Tampa Bay:

#1 Explore the 4.2 kilometer Tampa Bay Riverwalk along the Hillsborough River for a leisurely walk, run, bike-ride, or even skate along while enjoying the views of the river, the absence of cars and traffic, and not least the many attractions and restaurants located along the riverwalk.

#2 In Tampa Bay you can jump on the free TECO Line Streetcar that winds through the streets from downtown, to the Channel district; home of the Port of Tampa Cruise Terminals, all the way to historical Ybor City! It is a convenient and comfortable way to see Tampa Bay. The streetcar is a replica of the historical streetcars that used to be a part of everyday life in Tampa Bay.

#3 Pirate Water Taxis have 16 stops in Downtown, the Channel side District and Davis Island, and is a fun and unique way to get around, and it is possible to buy hop-on-hop-off style day-passes.

Immerse yourself in some of the area’s awe-inspiring art and culture in downtown St. Pete. Here you will find the world-famous Dali Museum, featuring the most comprehensive collection of Salvador Dalí’s works outside Spain (2440+ pieces), representing every moment and medium of his creative life, as well as more than 70 incredible street murals, which adorn the buildings around Central Avenue.

Most recently, ‘The Sound’ at Coachman Park has redefined the waterside outdoor concert venue experience. The brand-new pavilion includes 4,000 covered seats plus an additional 5,000 lawn seats amidst a stunning 19-acre park along the water in Clearwater, with walking trails and family-friendly features, hosting musical acts across all generations, creating the perfect year-round venue for concerts of all kinds.

Located 90 minutes from Orlando and 30 minutes from Tampa International Airport, St. Pete/Clearwater is your perfect beach destination.