Tampa Travel Guide

Everyone knows that Tampa is the place for families. And for animal lovers. And for conventioneers. But possibly -- even if you don't fit into any of those demographics -- Tampa is for you too? This balmy city by the bay still has plenty of charms away from the amusement park, the aquarium and the convention center (although Busch Gardens and the Florida Aquarium are not shabby ways to spend a day). There's lots of ... continue»

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Best Things to Do in Tampa

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Pebble Creek Golf Club

^#1Pebble Creek Golf Club
^#2Tampa Electric Manatee Viewing Center
^#3Busch Gardens

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Best Hotels in Tampa

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The Westin Tampa Bay

^#1 The Westin Tampa Bay
^#2 Renaissance Tampa International Plaza Hotel
^#3 InterContinental Tampa

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When to Visit Tampa

The best time to visit Tampa is from September to December. For those key four months of the year the vacant hotels offer fire-sale prices to lure you in. The months from May to August are the busiest at the area attractions, plus the weather can be a little muggy. The months between January and April, though cooler, are an expensive time to plan a trip.

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