Complete in its offerings, perfect in its setting, relaxed in its attitude, attentive in its approach; the water view suites and luxurious hotels offer spacious and tastefully appointed family, romance and special value packages. The Wyndham Harbour Island located just across from downtown Tampa has a contemporary architecture that combines with Old World charm with the newest amenities.

The Wyndham Westshore - Tampa is connected to the office complex at Tampa's Urban Center by two dramatic 11-story atriums surrounded by an oasis of tropical foliage and fountains making it an ideal place for the business travelers. Safety Harbor Resort and Spa is not only one of the premier Tampa resorts, but also one of the top-10 spa destinations in the country. It is less than 20 minutes from Tampa and Clearwater / St. Petersburg International Airports. The natural mineral springs that lie beneath Tampa Bay hotel resort was thought to be the Fountain of Youth. Today even the guests gather at this award-winning spa resort in search of longevity and relaxing restoration. The Doubletree Guest Suites Tampa Bay is the only all-suite hotel situated on the water overlooking Tampa Bay in the Rocky Point business area. The Doubletree Guest Suites Hotel specializes in small meetings and parties, with several versatile meeting rooms and banquet spaces available. The Tampa Florida Doubletree Busch Gardens Hotel offers the luxury of an exclusive all suites hotel and is ideal for business and pleasure travel. The hotel offers he highest level of comfort, style and convenience and is ideally located within a mile of both the Busch Gardens family theme park and Adventure Island.

Pasa Tiempo is a private waterfront Tampa bay hotel on St Pete Beach and is ideal for honeymoon couples. It is Florida’s and Tampa Bay only private waterfront hotel with the charm of a bed & breakfast. Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay is one of the most popular accommodations for fly-in conferences and business get-togethers. It’s proximity to Tampa Bay makes for a leisurely stay and for nature strolls.

Top 5 hotels in Tampa Bay

• Wyndham Westshore : Get more details on this by visiting Wyndham Westshore site.
• Wyndham Harbour Island : Get more details on this by visiting Wyndham Harbour official site.
• Crowne Plaza Hotel Tampa East : Get more details on this by visiting Crowne Plaza official site.
• Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino : Get more details on this by visiting Seminole Hard Rock official site.
• Radisson Bay Harbor Hotel : Get more details on this by visiting Radisson Bay Harbor official site.

The dining scene in Tampa Bay is among the most diverse and typical in Florida. Ranging from the waterfront bistros that serve fresh seafood to the Spanish dishes the quest for a memorable meal doesn’t ends here. In the local restaurants every type of food and every sort of atmosphere is offered on the local menu. You can start your day with Cuban bread and cafe con leche at any number of old-fashioned breakfast spots.

For lunch, a wide range of fine dining to funky seafood restaurants offer relishing meals. In the evening sitting in an outdoor cafe with a steaming cup of Cuban coffee, a smooth nightcap, a fine cigar or a sumptuous dessert while watching the stars takes you in the fantasy World. With so many restaurants and bars, there is something for everyone. Live music and dance clubs dominate the landscape, but there are also plenty of upscale cocktail joints and traditional watering holes. DoubleTree Guest Suites Tampa Bay Hotel dining options include the Galerie Restaurant open for breakfast, lunch and dinner serving Floridean cuisine from seafood to steaks and house specialties. The Terrace Patio is open for lighter fare overlooking the Tampa Bay Waters along with poolside food and beverage service available for guest's enjoyment. The Yacht StarShip is Tampa Bay's premier dining yacht. Yacht StarShip offers live entertainment, four-star cuisine, a great place to have corporate events, weddings, banquets, conventions, and celebrate special occasions. Yacht StarShip also offers spectacular dinner and lunch cruises. On Sundays, it hosts largest cruising brunch. The Yacht StarShip, has become one of the most popular dining attractions in Tampa.

Still if you are looking for some cheap bargains Great Sushi at Kaiko, Best of Ybor City at Kaiko, Best Neighborhood Bar at Harvey's 4th Street Grill, Best Business Lunch at The Grill at Feather Sound, Best Burger at Chattaways, Great Casual Seafood at Sea Sea Rider's are the ideal places to hang around. If you have never been to one of Harvey's full-moon parties, you have never experienced a Tampa Bay full moon. Here the food is always fresh and homemade.

Tampa Bay attracts a diverse student population from throughout the United States, the Caribbean, Europe, Africa and Asia. The Universities located here endeavor to provide a quality educational experience and great services to the students. Located in Tampa, Florida, Argosy University/Tampa is within an hour's drive of some of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, including the Disney theme parks, Busch Gardens and the Florida Gulf Coast beaches.

Here the courses are offered days, evenings, weekends, and intensive inter-sessions and online as per you convenience. As part of a national University, Argosy University/Tampa has the best of both worlds: the personal attention of practitioner-oriented faculty and access to the resources of a large University. Clearwater Christian College provides an excellent liberal arts education that solely focuses on God's Word. It also educates men and women to priest loyally and modestly with evangelistic zeal as they impact infinity for Jesus Christ in every walk of life. Erwin Technical Center is part of the School District of Hillsborough County and its five-campus Hi-TEC network. It offers courses in Business Careers, Health Careers, Marketing / Design Careers, and Industrial Careers. ITT Tech is wholly committed to develop the skills and knowledge of the students who want to pursue many opportunities in fields involving technology, and business. Southwest Florida College has two campuses. It is a private, non-profit and accredited junior college. Southwest Florida College offers all the competitive skills that are required to be in demand in today's cutthroat workplace.

Whether you want education and training for a new career or additional skills that will enhance your performance in your current career, Southwest Florida College's skilled team of professionals has tailored programs that are suited to meet your needs. The University of Tampa is an independent university that offers challenging and high quality educational experiences. The University is committed to the development of each student to become a productive and responsible citizen. From DeVry University Center Tampa Bay, Florida the learners and working men and women are able to earn a reputable degree without cutting back on work hours.

Tampa Bay Universities

• Life Christian University
• University of Tampa
• Devry University

Tampa Bay has vast stretches of white sand beaches, and has famous night life including sports bars, dance clubs and world-class steak houses. There social atmosphere also has so much of sophistication that you won’t find in most tourists areas. When the sun goes down, Tampa Bay's nightlife scene gets dazzled. Bay Area bands crank out reggae, rock, blues, country, punk, salsa and jazz at clubs and bars all over town. New on the party scene as trendy spots for a sophisticated crowd are Channelside and International Plaza's Bay Street.

SoHo is a trendy site to mix and mingle while Ybor City is largely considered party central in Tampa Bay. Ybor City is Tampa's favorite nighttime venue by far. All you have to do is wander along 7th Avenue East between 15th and 20th streets, and you'll hear music blaring out of the clubs. Ybor City’s 7th Avenue offers an international mix from spicy salsa rhythms and good old rock ’n’ roll, to smooth jazz and cool blues. The avenue is packed with people, a majority of them high schoolers and early 20-somethings. On weekend nights, Ybor's 7th Avenue is closed to cars as up to 40,000 fun-seekers converge on the district in search of a good time. The center of the action is Centro Ybor, on 7th Avenue East at 16th Street. It is the district's large dining-and-entertainment complex. The restaurants and pubs in this family-oriented center tend to be considerably disciplined. You can have the time of your life at Twilight with great national, local and regional music. Here the Wednesday nights are the most interactive, which feature Indie music with cutting-edge DJs. Friday nights are stage nights, and on Saturday nights high-energy dance music can be heard. Popular Adobe Gilas has live music every day. There's a large selection of margaritas and more than 50 brands of tequila, and food is served 'til 2 AM.

The Hub is known for one of Tampa's best martinis and one of its most eclectic juke boxes. It is particularly thronged by a loyal local following that ranges from esteemed jurists to nose ring-wearing night owls. If you want to see something different and feel like getting scandalized Metropolis, a gay club near the University of Tampa, has DJs and male strippers. If you want to see a body shot, Coyote Ugly is the spot you were looking for. Coyote's devilish, impish and usually beautiful bartenders pull the naive up on the bar for some vulgar drinking, and dancing. The bare-bones room is garlanded with discarded brassieres from enthusiastic of all-ages patrons. Huh!

Tampa/St. Petersburg is a stunning area on Florida's Gulf Coast. Being in Tampa means being to close to the water anywhere in the region, with plenty of activities to do. Water-sports and professional sports keep the enthusiasts entertained throughout the year, and are a practicable choice for anyone who prefers to sit comfortably on the sidelines, or play game by enjoying the many outdoor activities.

The Tampa Bay area is spread out sports-wise. Live sporting events keep the fanatics enthused 365 days a year. With the NFL Buccaneers Football Team, MLB Devil Ray Baseball Team, NHL Lightening Hockey Team, Arena Football Storm, Major League Baseball teams spring training camps and Minor League Baseball Teams calling Tampa Bay home - not to mention University of Tampa Spartans athletic teams of all types, there's always something going on. The Bucs play right downtown, next to the airport, at Raymond James Stadium, while the Lightning are just down the road at the St. Pete Times Forum (formerly the Ice Palace). The Devil Rays play 24 miles away in St. Petersburg's Tropicana Field. The success of the Bucs has made them a very popular team, with far more fan support than the Lightning or Devil Rays. The Tampa Bay Bucs played their first game in Tampa stadium in 1976. Since then they have won 2 National Conference Central Division titles. For stock car fans, there is racing every Saturday night at the Sunshine Speedway, just south of the St. Petersburg/Clearwater Airport. For pure enjoyment and a unique view of the Tampa Bay the enthusiasts follow a trail a Rails-to-Trails bicycle-pedestrian path that runs for 45 miles from Tarpon Springs to St. Petersburg.

The trail is used year-round, Florida's cycling "season" runs from September through April or May, because of cooler climatic conditions. polo matches are held every Sunday, from January through April, at the Walden Lake Polo Fields in nearby Plant City, Florida. Pinellas County has more than 40 golf courses, both public and private, that offer year-round play. Offshore racing events are another favorite sport in the area. Tennis is a year-round favorite sport in Tampa Bay with numerous public and private courts available and a choice of playing surfaces.

Tampa Bay Sports :

• Tampa Bay Buccaneers Official Site : NFL
• Tampa Bay Devil Rays official site : MLB
• Tampa Bay Lightning official Site : NHL