TAMPA BAY


TAMPA BAY


KEY HIGHLIGHTS Tampa is famous for its Florida sunshine, but it’s not just the year- round climate which gives the city its appeal. The area is a haven for family adventures, offering everything from heart-pounding rollercoasters at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay to a pirate parade at the Gasparilla Festival. Whatever your visitors are after,


they’re in for a fun ride. Kids will love petting stingrays at The Florida Aquarium, feeding giraffes at Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo and building robots at the Museum of Science and Industry. Clients can get entry to all of these attractions for just $99 with CityPASS ($89 for children aged three to nine), saving 53% off the full price. If your clients are travelling without the kids in tow, though, there’s still plenty to do, like soaking up the sun on a paddleboard, exploring historic Ybor City – famed for its handrolled cigars and vibrant nightlife – and indulging in some local cuisine.


HIDDEN GEMS


Named one of ‘America’s Top 10 Emerging Beer Towns’ by The Pour Fool and home to one of America’s best craft breweries according to the Daily Mail, Tampa’s craft beer culture is thriving. Head to Cigar City Brewing for award-winning craft ales and lagers steeped in history, pull up a seat at Angry Chair Brewing in Seminole Heights, sip Florida-inspired


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flavours at Coppertail Brewing Company in Ybor City or hop on the Brew Bus to tour breweries and enjoy some craft beers on the move. For more information, visit BayCrafted.com.


UNIQUE SELLING POINTS Named after the legendary pirate, José Gaspar, Tampa’s annual Gasparilla Season kicks off each January with a full spring schedule of swashbuckling events. From a four-mile-long parade, featuring 750 pirate-clad participants, to a waterfront half-marathon, there’s plenty to get involved with. The Gasparilla Music Festival,


meanwhile, takes place in March, uniting music fans from across the world with an impressive line-up which features both local acts and nationally renowned headliners. Downtown Tampa transforms into a giant outdoor museum around


CATCH A SHOW AT THE TAMPA THEATRE: RANKED BY THE MOTION PICTURE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA AS ONE OF THE 10 BEST MOVIE THEATRES IN THE WORLD, THIS LANDMARK HOSTS MOVIES AND CONCERTS YEAR-ROUND.


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EAT AND DRINK AT BERN’S STEAKHOUSE: ENJOY PERFECTLY- AGED STEAKS AND MORE THAN 6,800 UNIQUE WINE LABELS FROM ONE OF THEWORLD’S LARGEST COLLECTIONS. TAKE A TOUR OF THE WINE CELLAR AND KITCHEN, AND VISIT THE DESSERT ROOM FOR A SWEET END TO THE EVENING.


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GET AROUND: TAMPA BAY’S 2.5-MILE PEDESTRIANISED RIVERWALK LINKS DOWNTOWN’S MOST POPULAR DESTINATIONS, FEATURING MUSEUMS, RESTAURANTS, PARKS AND PLENTY MORE.


the same time for the Gasparilla Festival of the Arts, showcasing more than 1,000 hand-selected pieces by international artists, while the Gasparilla International Film Festival hosts an exciting programme of shows and events.


CONTACT


JOSEPHINE ANDO, VISIT TAMPA BAY INTERNATIONAL REPRESENTATIVE UK & IRELAND, C/O THE GOLDEN QUILL MARKETING & PR EMAIL: JANDO@THEGOLDENQUILL.ORG PHONE: +44 (0)7557 256973 WEB: VISITTAMPABAY.COM


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PICTURE: 2016 SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT


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