Wanderlust World Wanderlust World Clearwater is part of Pinellas County and is on the northern part of the sun coast region. Sandpearl resort offers 700 feet of beachfront right on Clearwater Beach. The resort has 253 guestrooms and suites with amenities such as a spa, fitness center, onsite restaurant and lagoon-style swimming pool with poolside cabanas. Lounge at the beach, swim and collect shells or visit nearby attractions -- including Busch Gardens and the Florida Aquarium, both in the Tampa bay area and about a 40-minute drive from the resort.
Saint Petersburg is about 20 miles south of Clearwater and is located on a peninsula separating Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. Dickens House Bed and Breakfast is in the historic old northeast section of the city, built in 1912 by early settlers. Choose from three suites and two rooms with amenities and services such as full breakfast, whirlpool tubs, refrigerators, television, laundry service and Internet access. The Museum of Fine Arts St. is a 10-minute walk from Dickens House and the St. Petersburg Pier is less than two miles away.
Sarasota and its island communities include Sarasota, Lido/St. Armands Circle, Casey Key, Venice, Manasota Key, Siesta Key, Englewood, Longboat Key and North Port. Located on the middle of the Sun Coast region, Sarasota has 35 miles of beachfront. Rough it in and stay at Turtle Beach Campground in Siesta Key. Pitch a tent by the beach or park your RV at one of the 40 campsites. Amenities include boat ramps, electricity and cable TV hookups, kayak and canoe launch area, picnic shelters, fishing areas and playground. Boat and explore the Turtle Beach Lagoon or pier fish from the Turtle Beach Marina -- both are within walking distance from the camp. Fish species you may find include largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, catfish and perch.
Naples, at the south tip of the Suncoast, offers nature excursions in Everglades National Park or at the Big Cypress Preserve. The Naples Bay Resort and has luxuries like private balconies, suites with gourmet kitchens, a 97-slip marina, spa and swimming pool. The resort offers cottage units that are suited for longer stays. All guests have full access to the fitness center, locker rooms, steam room, sauna, hot tubs and tennis center. The Everglades National Park is 30 minutes away. At the park, you can explore the wetlands and view animals such as tropical birds, dolphins, alligators, small sharks and the Florida panther.