Tampa Florida
Location Location Location
By Lena Hunt
Neighbor to the top¬-rated Tampa International Airport, hotels of every desire, and “must do’s”, the Port of Tampa brags location, location, location. You’ll be wow’ed the moment you arrive as this port will exceed your expectation.
Covering 5,000, acres this popular vacation-in-itself port is situated near the Tampa International Airport which makes it convenient for those who are flying in to the area to catch their cruise ship. The beautiful airport is easy to get to, there are plenty of parking spaces, and it is loaded with shops and eateries. That Tampa Marriott is tucked inside the airport.
How much more convenient can you have it?Hotels and motels make up the Tampa skyline. Modern silhouette-ed hotels such as the Marriott, which sits along the Channel Riverwalk (just a walk away from the port,) competes with the Florida sunset in the sky.
Tampa, Florida
Location, Location, Location
By Lena Hunt
Southern Florida Cruise Port Specialist
Tampa - Miami - Port Canaveral - Ft. Lauderdale
April 12, 2010
Just a few more steps away or a fun trolley ride away are the quaint accommodations of Ybor, a Latin flavored, cobblestoned town geared for wining and dining cruise ship passengers and tourists.
This port has earned its title of being one of the South’s best cruise departure destination and for good reason. Its list of amenities is quite extensive. Orlando’s world famous theme parks are only a drive away yet Busch Gardens will surprise every kid regardless of age. Whether you want to stare eyeball to eyeball with exotic animals, awake your inner big rollercoaster passion, or enjoy the nearby handmade goodies (delicious fudge), Busch Gardens has it all. In fact, many people claim that it’s better than Disney. Neither of these two theme parks are too far away so you’ll have to experience both to compare!
Who wouldn’t want to be near a great assortment of dining and food when they’re on vacation or holiday? Well, the Port of Tampa has it all. Just a stroll from the port is Channelside, almost a city within a city that was developed by the city of Tampa and the Port of Tampa.
All with you in mind, this is one large complex of eateries, restaurants, shops, and even an IMAX theater. Share much laughter, great food, and a breezy, beautiful view of the water in the outdoor plaza. Live music serenades you and large bulb lights strung in the old Italian outdoor street method light up your night.
The Florida Aquarium, the lazy rivers to kayak, the beach scene… there is still so much more to mention but in time, in time. Indeed the Port of Tampa’s location, location, location gives you the all-inclusive destination before your cruise ship departs. Enjoy!
