Tampa Family Resorts

Tampa Family Resorts
Home to over 300,000 residents Tampa sits on the west coast of Florida. Minutes from pristine, white sandy beaches and the clear, warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico, this city offers families an opportunity to simultaneously unwind and have fun. From historical Ybor City, to the St. Petersburg beaches and Busch Gardens theme park, to The Florida Aquarium, plenty of outdoor activities are available. When looking for a full-service resort to enhance your visit various options are available.

Emerald Greens Golf Resort & Country Club

If you're looking for a resort that feels like a home away from home, combined with the amenities of a luxurious property, Emerald Greens Golf Resort & Country Club offers Villas located in a private community. Featuring 27 holes of championship golf, a junior Olympic swimming pool open early morning until night and tennis that includes youth camps, families are sure to stay active and have fun together. A fitness center and day spa are also on-property for adult maintenance and relaxation. Rates are relatively expensive.

Emerald Greens Golf Resort & Country Club
13903 Clubhouse Dr
Tampa, FL 33618
(813) 961-1381
www.stayandplaytampa.com

TradeWinds Resort

If you're looking for a beach resort the TradeWinds Island Resort is located 30 minutes from Tampa International Airport and well worth the short drive. White silky beaches and clear green water awaits guests. There are actually two TradeWinds properties on St. Petersburg beach set a few steps apart from each other. Enjoy 18 acres of beach, year-round warm Gulf Coast water temperatures, five swimming pools, two whirlpools and numerous water sports. Fitness center, tennis courts and mini-golf are all on-site. The TradeWinds Action Zone provides scheduled daily activities for families such as swimming lessons and tennis clinics. Newly renovated guest rooms and suites offer Pay-Per-View movies, premium cable, a microwave, refrigerator, toaster, coffee maker and mini bar. Decor is colorful, tropical and cheery. Babysitting services are available 24 hours a day. Rates are moderate to high.

TradeWinds Resort
5500 Gulf Blvd
St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
(727) 367-6461
www.tradewindsresorts.com

Saddlebrook Resort

Situated 30 miles north of Tampa, Saddlebrook Resort offers an inviting, upscale vacation. Combining luxurious accommodations with sports and activities appropriate to do as a group or enjoy alone, families have the options of choosing between rooms and suites, and activities including tennis camp, volleyball, golf, horseback riding and swimming to fill their days and nights. A full service spa, a half million gallon swimming pool and four restaurants are on-property. "Saddlebrook Kids Club" allows kids four through 12 to have fun with their peers while mom and dad spend some quality time together. Rates are high.

Saddlebrook Resort
5700 Saddlebrook Way
Wesley Chapel, FL 33543
(813) 973-1111
saddlebrook.com

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