Tag: Tampa
Trip to Tampa/Clearwater
It was a great time to escape snowy Chicago in early March and enjoy the sunny west coast of Florida. I enjoyed staying at Renaissance Hotel in Tampa, a terrific hotel adjacent to International Plaza and Bay Street dining. I was delighted to see the indoor mall was thriving and the upscale restaurants were in full festive mode with outdoor dining, music and lights. I took full advantage of the diverse cuisine and libations each evening after swimming in the lovely hotel pool during the day.
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Madrid: The Charm of an Authentic City
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Frozen S’mores at Hampton Chocolate Factory
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Exploring Tampa’s Historic District
Recently I visited Hyde Park, a community located in the heart of Tampa's historic district. I was in awe at how much the outdoor oasis had to offer. The streets had multiple unique businesses such as Downtown Dogs, a store with out-of-the-ordinary dog toys where the chew toys replicated consumer delicacies. Next was a dessert bar and jungle store called Leafy Luv Affair which sold trendy urban indoor plants. The list of fantastic stores continued. This place was posh yet organic, with various designer stores and lavish restaurants.
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Howl-O-Scream
This weekend I ventured to Tampa, Florida's Busch Gardens to enjoy Halloween festivities during its Howl-O-Scream hours. I felt like I was in a movie, emerging into a horror film set with creatures that evoked fear, each of which played their respective part to a tee, creating amusement park by day and a chaotic horror town by night.