Tampa
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Wekiwa Springs, Apopka
FLORIDA’S CITIES Linger for longer in
Encourage clients to discover the diverse appeal of the Sunshine State’s three major gateways – Orlando, Tampa and Miami
Little Havana, Miami
Florida is known for its wealth of world-class theme parks – but there’s so much more to discover in the state. Florida’s gateway cities of Orlando, Tampa and Miami are made for spontaneous adventures, and clients can make every moment count by exploring as soon as they get off the plane. Whichever Florida hub they fly into, encourage them to linger for a few days to uncover a different side to Florida.
ORLANDO
Orlando is far more than rollercoaster thrills. Clients can tap into its thriving cultural scene via the arts museums of Loch Haven Park, independent galleries of CityArts and new downtown district Creative Village. If clients want to let their hair down, there’s karaoke and a mechanical bull to take on at PBR Cowboy Bar in Pointe Orlando, or to slow down they can stroll and spot birds in Lake Eola Park. Surrounding Orlando, natural springs such as Wekiwa Springs, Rock Springs Run and Shingle Creek offer kayaking, canoeing and wild swimming opportunities. Top highlight: To the east of Orlando, the bricked streets, Spanish moss and leafy green spaces of Winter Park feel like an echo of the Old South. Hop on board a Scenic Boat Tour through its Chain of Lakes for a snapshot of its heritage.
TAMPA
Clients will find family fun, coastal drama and an intriguing history in Tampa. The Florida
TOP TIP For clients who
fancy an open-jaw adventure (and want to travel car-free), the Brightline train connects Orlando with Miami.
MIAMI
South Beach might hog the limelight, but Miami is more diverse than it’s often given credit for. Sitting close to the Caribbean, it’s a multicultural city – something clients can best explore among the Cuban coffee shops, murals and live salsa music of Little Havana. Talking of street art, Wynwood Walls is akin to an open-air canvas for local graffiti artists to flaunt their talent. To relax, clients can wind down on the waterfront at Bayfront Park. Top highlight: To go back to the start in Miami, suggest clients visit Coconut Grove, its oldest neighbourhood. It’s home to the Vizcaya Museum & Gardens, an opulent Mediterranean Revival mansion, a Saturday farmers’ market and upscale boutiques.
Aquarium has the most varied array of sea life in the state, while the scenic 2.6-mile Tampa Riverwalk traces the Hillsborough River. Time their trip in late January and clients will get swept up in the Gasparilla Pirate Festival, which celebrates mythical Spanish pirate José Gaspar with a street parade and mock invasion of Florida’s Gulf Coast. The day after the festival, a pirate-themed NHL ice hockey match always takes place too – sure to thrill sports-loving visitors. Top highlight: Clients shouldn’t leave Tampa without taking a walking tour of Latin neighbourhood Ybor City, where visitors can explore its Cuban, Spanish and
Italian roots and history as a cigar-manufacturing hub.
Vizcaya Museum & Gardens, Miami
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