Travel & Recreation

Travel & Recreation

Latest coverage, analysis and business news from Tampa Bay Business and Wealth.

Iowa and Vanderbilt head to Tampa for ReliaQuest Bowl

ReliaQuest Bowl logo displayed over Raymond James Stadium with the phrase Football in Paradise.

Iowa and Vanderbilt will meet in Tampa on New Year’s Eve for a ReliaQuest Bowl matchup that brings national interest and strong economic impact.

A closer look at Sarasota’s new St. Regis Longboat Key

Aerial view of the St. Regis Longboat Key pools and lagoon with the Gulf of Mexico in the background.

The St. Regis Longboat Key brings a new level of coastal luxury to Sarasota with refined design, quiet service and an 18-acre Gulf-front setting.

What’s driving Tampa Bay’s $1.2 billion tourism boom?

Palm trees frame downtown Tampa’s skyline under a bright blue sky at sunset.

Tampa Bay’s $1.2 billion tourism surge reveals what’s driving the region’s fastest-growing industry.

Tampa Edition named one of Florida’s top hotels by Condé Nast Traveler

Aerial view of The Tampa Edition rooftop pool and terrace in Water Street Tampa, with the Condé Nast Traveler logo highlighting the hotel’s Readers’ Choice Awards recognition.

Condé Nast Traveler readers named the Tampa Edition one of Florida’s best hotels, cementing the city’s place on the national luxury map.

Discovery Cove offers a tropical, all-inclusive experience just a few hours from Tampa Bay

About two hours from Tampa Bay, tucked into a lush oasis in Orlando, is a place where time slows down and paradise feels surprisingly close to home. Discovery Cove, owned and operated by SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, isn’t your typical Orlando attraction. Designed as an all-inclusive day resort, it invites you to unwind Caribbean-style—think crystal-clear … Read more

Clearwater Beach, Treasure Island and St. Pete Beach land top spots in Florida beach rankings

Three of Pinellas County’s beach destinations have been named among the best in Florida. In USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, Clearwater Beach ranked No. 2, Treasure Island Beach landed at No. 3 and St. Pete Beach came in at No. 7, on the list of “Best Beaches in Florida.” The results are determined by … Read more