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Beach’s Hotel Zamora, a Mediterranean-style boutique hotel that overlooks the Gulf of Mexico and the Intracoastal Waterway. The historic Fenway Hotel in Dunedin also has a luxe rooftop bar, as well as morning yoga, Tai Chi classes and a daily sunset celebration.
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FAMILY-FRIENDLY The area boasts a number of kid-friendly spots. Check out resorts with special activities, like the TradeWinds Island Resorts in St. Pete Beach, which offers s’mores and take-home souvenir crafts to keep the young ones entertained while you kick back. You’ll find lodging that offers pursuits that the whole crew will enjoy together, from stand-up paddleboarding along serene local waters to biking along enchanting nature trails. At Holiday Inn Harbourside in Indian Rocks Beach, families can play in the arcade room, enjoy 18 holes of miniature golf, or visit the Splash Harbour Water Park next door. Have a furry friend in your family? There are plenty of pet-friendly options to choose from. Many of the region’s breweries, coffee shops and eateries are welcoming to four-legged companions as well. PLACES TO STAY
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Looking to wake up to the salty Gulf breeze, hop on a jet-ski after lunch or bask in a technicolor waterfront sunset every night? Escape into a tropical oasis and embrace all of the natural beauty that the area has to offer. Hang out at the tiki bar at Hilton’s DoubleTree Beach Resort in North Redington Beach. At hotels like the Art Deco-inspired Don CeSar in St. Pete Beach or the luxurious Sandpearl Resort in Clearwater Beach, you’re minutes away from slipping your toes in the sand and watching your cares melt away.
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Find your home away from home in a place that’s just as inspiring as the galleries you plan to visit. For a funky vibe just a stroll away from the artsy attractions, check out boutique lodging options like St. Pete’s Hollander Hotel or the Avalon. These eclectic sister properties are just steps away from each other — and the city’s museums, breweries and shops. The Postcard Inn in St. Pete Beach offers eclectic rooms as well as an on-site boutique.
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The area boasts a number of kid-friendly spots. Check out resorts with special activities, like the TradeWinds Island Resorts in St. Pete Beach,
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which offers s’mores and take-home souvenir crafts to keep the young ones entertained while you kick back. You’ll find lodging that offers pursuits that the whole crew will enjoy together, from stand-up paddleboarding along serene local waters to biking along enchanting nature trails. At Holiday Inn Harbourside in Indian Rocks Beach,
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From cozy vintage B&Bs to beachfront tiki huts where you can sip rum runners all day long, there’s no better place to unwind than St. Pete/Clearwater. Enjoy Swedish massages and rejuvenating soaks in the mineral water pools at the Safety Harbor Resort & Spa. Take in the picturesque views from the rooftop bar at St. Pete Beach’s Hotel Zamora, a Mediterranean-style boutique hotel that overlooks the Gulf of Mexico and the Intracoastal Waterway. The historic Fenway Hotel in Dunedin also has a luxe rooftop bar, as well as morning yoga, Tai Chi classes and a daily sunset celebration.
attractions, check out boutique lodging options like St. Pete’s Hollander Hotel or the Avalon. These eclectic sister properties are just steps away from each other — and the city’s museums, breweries and shops. The Postcard Inn in St. Pete Beach offers eclectic rooms as well as an on-site boutique.
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FAMILY-FRIENDLY The area boasts a number of kid-friendly spots. Check out resorts with special activities, like the TradeWinds Island Resorts in St. Pete Beach, which offers s’mores and take-home souvenir crafts to keep the young ones entertained while you kick back. You’ll find lodging that offers pursuits that the whole crew will enjoy together, from stand-up paddleboarding along serene local waters to biking along enchanting nature trails. At Holiday Inn Harbourside in Indian Rocks Beach, families can play in the arcade room, enjoy 18 holes of miniature golf, or visit the Splash Harbour Water Park next door. Have a furry friend in your family? There are plenty of pet-friendly options to choose from. Many of the region’s breweries, coffee shops and eateries are welcoming to four-legged companions as well.
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families can play in the arcade room, enjoy 18 holes of miniature golf, or visit the Splash Harbour Water Park next door. Have a furry friend in your family? There are plenty of pet-friendly options to choose from. Many of the region’s breweries, coffee shops and eateries are welcoming to four-legged companions as well.
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ARTSY PLACES TO STAY
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