Tampa, on Florida's Gulf Coast, provides travelers with fishing and boating opportunities on Tampa Bay. Beach and parasailing activities on the Gulf of Mexico are less than 30 minutes from the city. The resorts in Tampa provide their guests with quick access to these sites, as well as to Busch Gardens in North Tampa. This amusement park has wildlife exhibits, roller coaster rides and venues for live music and dancing entertainment.
Situated on Rocky Point Island, the Sailport Waterfront Suites resort faces Tampa Bay. It provides a private sandy beach and fishing pier on the bay for the exclusive use of its guests. Other amenities at this hotel include a complimentary shuttle to Tampa International Airport, outdoor swimming pool, picnic deck with barbecue grills, conference rooms for seminars and free continental breakfast. The hotel offers one- and two-bedroom guest suites. Each guest suite has a kitchen, living room area, access to Wi-Fi Internet, private balcony and satellite television.
Sailport Waterfront Suites on Tampa Bay
2506 N. Rocky Point Drive
Tampa, FL 33607
800-255-9599
sailport.com
The Emerald Greens Golf Resort in North Tampa offers amenities such as a 27-hole golf course and a clubhouse with restaurant, golf pro shop and meeting rooms. The restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Resort amenities include an outdoor swimming pool, massage therapies and body treatments at the resort's spa, fitness center and wedding services. Each guest suite has two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a fully furnished kitchen, private balcony and satellite television. Families who stay at Emerald Greens are only a 20-minute drive from the Busch Gardens amusement park.
Emerald Greens Golf Resort and Country Club
13941 Clubhouse Drive
Tampa, FL 33618
813-961-9400
stayandplaytampa.com
The Ybor Resort is in the historic Ybor City district of Tampa. This neighborhood was founded in the late 19th century and until the mid-20th century was a major hub for cigar manufacturing. It has been designated a National Historic Landmark District and it features shopping and dining establishments. The boutique resort features a clothing-optional courtyard area with a whirlpool tub, as well as a spa with massage therapy and body treatment services. Each hotel room has a king-size or queen-size bed and 42-inch LCD television. Some rooms have whirlpool tubs.
Ybor Resort and Spa
1512 E. Eighth Ave.
Tampa, FL 33605
813-242-0900
yborresortandspa.com
Bay Bayou RV Resort is in northwestern Tampa off State Highway 580, which gives guests quick access to Tampa International Airport. The airport is only a 10-minute drive from the resort. The resort faces the Double Branch Creek, and it offers fishing docks and kayak rentals for its guests. Other amenities include free access to Wi-Fi Internet throughout the park, an outdoor swimming pool and a clubhouse with a fitness room and pool tables. Each of the 272 RV campsites has hook-ups for water, electricity, sewage and cable television.
Bay Bayou RV Resort
12622 Memorial Highway
Tampa, FL 33635
888-692-2968
baybayou.com
