All-Suite Hotel with Bay Views on Tranquil Rocky Point Island

The architect who designed Sailport Waterfront Suites determined that every guest room should have its own view of sparkling Old Tampa Bay. Calculations were made, protractors were consulted, and clever angles were built into the hotel’s construction to make it all possible. Rooms even have private balconies so guests can enjoy the bay breeze with the view at the same time.

• Bring a swimsuit because the hotel has its own heated outdoor pool.
• Head to the pier and cast lines into the bay.
• Stock the fridge with provisions and snacks from the onsite store.
• One-bedroom suites: full kitchens, free WiFi, and private balconies
• TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence: 2014, 2015, and 2016
• Relax and enjoy the poolside cafe and lounge Pearly’s Beach Eats at Sailport, open 7 a.m.–10 p.m.

Tampa, Florida: Sunny Days, Beaches, and Busch Gardens

Given that Tampa has more than 15 white-sand beaches and nearly 250 sunny days a year, it should come as no surprise that Forbes magazine ranked it the fifth best city in America for enjoying the outdoors. Set on the Gulf Coast, about 90 miles southwest of Orlando, the city offers abundant green spaces as well as year-round opportunities for fishing, surfing, and golfing on waterfront courses.

Roller coasters and exotic animals share real estate at Busch Gardens Tampa, a theme park designed to evoke the thrills of an African safari. Like a big cat sprinting after its prey, Cheetah Hunt—one of the park’s newer thrill rides—reaches speeds of up to 60 miles per hour. Back on solid ground, you can get up close and personal with more than 2,000 animals living in detailed replicas of their natural habitats.

The nearby Courtney Campbell Causeway provides easy access to Clearwater Beach and St. Petersburg, picturesque towns located on the peninsula between Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. They’re known for their festive seafood restaurants, as well as outdoor attractions such as dolphin-watching cruises and nature preserves. For shopping, head to Tampa’s International Plaza and Bay Street, home to luxury retailers such as Burberry and Tory Burch.

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