Don Cesar Beach Resort and Spa
This pink, iconic resort dates to the roaring 20's when it hosted guests from writer F. Scott Fitzgerald to alleged gangster Al Capone. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, "the Don" features 277 rooms and suites on the sandy beaches of the Gulf of Mexico. Even pets get pampered here with a gourmet menu and massages.
Don Cesar
3400 Gulf Boulevard
St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
(727) 360-1881
Don Vicente de Ybor Historic Inn
Located in the historic Ybor City district of Tampa, the Don Vicente de Ybor Historic Inn provides guests with a nostalgic and elegant ambiance in the heart of Tampa. The hotel dates back to the end of the 19th century. It's in a prime location to allow you to sample Tampa's entertainment and nightlife.
Don Vicente de Ybor Historic Inn
1915 Republica de Cuba
Tampa, FL 33605
(866) 206-4545
www.donvincenteinn.com
Trade Winds Island Grand Beach Resort
Trade Winds Island Grand Beach Resort and nearby Trade Winds Sandpiper Hotel and Suites offer relaxation along St. Pete Beach. Island Grand is appropriate for families; the Sandpiper Hotel features more intimate surroundings ideal for couples. This hotel offers extraordinary service for young guests; it allows parents to enjoy time alone or as a family.
TradeWinds Island Grand
5500 Gulf Blvd.
St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
(727) 367-6461
Trade Winds Sandpiper Hotel and Suites
6000 Gulf Blvd.
St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
(727) 360-5551
Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club
While this resort offers all the amenities expected of a world-class resort, golf is the key attraction here. Of its four courses, Copperhead is perhaps the most well-known as it plays host to the PGA tour each spring. Golf widows will enjoy strolling along the shops of the nearby Greek village of Tarpon Springs, famous for its sponge divers.
Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club
36750 Highway 19 N
Innisbrook, FL 34684
(727) 942-2000
www.innisbrookgolfresort.com
Saddlebrook Resort
This luxury resort is devoted to tennis and golf; it has its own prep school that provides education to some of the world's top ranked junior players training in the Saddlebrook Tennis Program or the Arnold Palmer Golf Academy. Multiple restaurants, two Arnold Palmer Signature golf courses, spam and 45 tennis courts with all Grand Slam surfaces are some of the amenities available on site. Laying on the north edge of Tampa, resort guests can indulge in a variety of activities beyond the resort including inshore and offshore fishing, skydiving and SCUBA diving.
Saddlebrook Resort - Tampa
5700 Saddlebrook Way
Wesley Chapel, FL 33543
(800) 729-8383
www.saddlebrook.com
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino
Baccarat, blackjack and poker games are just some of the games available at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. Decorated with the music memorabilia expected with the Hard Rock name, this hotel also features a spa, restaurants and some of the best parties in Tampa. Floyd's Nightclub is a good place to continue celebrations after the rest of Tampa has begun to wind down.
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tampa
5223 North Orient Rd.
Tampa, FL 33610
(866) 502-7529
www.seminolehardrocktampa.com