Margaritaville at Sea prepares to set sail from Port Tampa Bay (PHOTOS)

It’s the cruise line that is being called the “Best New Cruise Itinerary for 2024,” by USA Today. Margaritaville at Sea will begin sailing its new Islander ship, from Port Tampa Bay, this summer.  In what is being dubbed “a cruise for everyone,” offering “fun and escapism,” and above all, the “chill,” Jimmy Buffett-inspired lifestyle.  … Read more

A day in paradise: Metro Lagoons are popping up in Tampa Bay (PHOTOS)

It’s a little slice of paradise, in Pasco County. The Metro Lagoon, at Mirada, opened in 2023, but it’s still expanding and word is getting out. Located in San Antonio, the Mirada Lagoon is the largest in the United States, with 33 million gallons of water in the man-made lagoon that spans 15 acres. If lounging isn’t your … Read more

Charter Flight Services: Why an Emphasis on Safety Matters

Business owners and executives understand more than anyone how valuable time is. Often, there are not enough hours in the day. Air traveling is a common hassle for professionals and it makes sense. Preparing for a flight is time-consuming, especially if one must arrive at an airport hours before takeoff. Charter flights save a significant amount of … Read more

Tampa hotel lands on Esquire’s Best New Hotels 2024 list

Pool deck at The Tampa Edition overlooking Water Street, featuring white loungers and lush greenery

Esquire has unveiled the Best New Hotels of 2024, the newest destinations across North America, Central America, Mexico and Europe, naming one Tampa hotel on the list, Tampa Edition. “Much like the brand’s spot in Reykjavík (a 2023 Esquire Best New Hotel), this Edition has had a way of weaving itself into the fabric of … Read more

St. Pete-Clearwater International breaks passenger record in 2023

St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE) broke individual monthly records in January, June, July, September, October and November, in 2023. July 2023 was PIE’s biggest month in its history, with 279,622 passengers. “We have an incredible team at PIE, including our airport employees and volunteers, airlines, concession businesses, Transportation Security Administration and FAA staff,” said Tom … Read more

Epicurean Hotel completes $21 million expansion (PHOTOS)

The Epicurean Hotel, in Tampa, has completed a $21 million expansion. Located directly across Howard Avenue from Epicurean’s 137-room main hotel, the expansion, a four-story structure, adds 51 new guest rooms and suites, a private lobby, a meeting space and a rooftop terrace. The addition also adds two floors of parking with an additional 91 … Read more

A tourism snapshot in the Tampa Bay area

The devastation and destruction caused by COVID-19 placed life, as we knew it, on hold. Human beings are social creatures, by nature, so being confined to quarantine-type living situations had the world practically bursting with anticipation to get out and enjoy the simple pleasures of life. Normal routines such as traveling, dining, attending sporting events, … Read more

The art of tropical distancing at Little Palm Island Resort & Spa (PHOTOS)

My husband and I celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary, in August. And, over the years, we promised each other we’d go back to St. Lucia for our monumental celebration of love. It is where we were married. August 10, 2013, was one of the best days of our lives and we wanted to relive it … Read more