Destination information
Just a few hours drive from Orlando, St Pete Beach is known as an increasingly desirable holiday destination. Laid-back in atmosphere, you'll find some of the best beaches in the USA plus fantastic shopping, entertainment, and sunset opportunities. St Pete is actually in the Guinness Book of Records for having the longest string of consecutive sunny days - 768 of them - So there's no need to worry about the weather.
Getting around
Flight Details - You fly direct non-stop to Orlando International Airport from Gatwick, Manchester or Glasgow with award-winning Virgin Atlantic.
Flight Time - Approx 9 hours
Days of departure - Daily
Time Difference - GMT -5 hours
Distance - St Pete - 115 miles from Orlando International Airport. 20 miles south of Clearwater.
Driving Times - St Pete is a 2-hour drive from Orlando and only a 50-min drive to Busch Gardens.
Our Top 4 hotels
This is a large, fun-packed resort that has been a favourite of Virgin Holidays' families for years. Included in your stay is the resort amenity fee, which lets you use all of the wonderful facilities at either of the TradeWinds resorts for free. There's an interior waterway system allowing you to take a paddle-boat ride, winding around the lovely tropical gardens.
The Sirata Beach Resort is directly on the beautiful sands of St Pete Beach. While away your days in a beach cabana or swinging in a hammock by the beach, or enjoying swimming in one of the 3 pools and 2 whirlpools.
This laid-back resort is perfectly located–backing on to that beautiful beach, with a relaxed ambience.
No details are available for this accommodation at present.
Additional info
St Pete Beach
Fun and Games
St Pete’s Pier is the cities landmark, comprising of restaurants, shops and an aquarium, not to mention the fantastic views from the observation deck. There’s also a wide range of museums, art galleries and natural attractions so you won’t be left wondering what to do.
Eating Out
If you love seafood then St Pete’s is the place for you with numerous seafood restaurants along the beachfront serving up the freshest crab and shrimp. For those who aren’t so keen, there are plenty of steakhouses and the classic American favourites.
Evening entertainment
Located in the heart of downtown St.Pete’s you’ll find Jannus Live, an outdoor concert venue with jazz clubs, wine bars and dance clubs all located within steps of each other so you never have far to walk.
Not to be Missed
Fancy a round of Golf? The award winning Magoe Bay is an 18-hole Championship golf course and is a favourite for golfers of all abilities. Just remember to pack your clubs!
Treasure Island
Fun and Games
You’ll find some fantastic water sports including parasailing, Jet Ski’s, boat rentals and cruises in the turquoise waters of Treasure Island. You can truly have your own water-based adventure!
Eating Out
The bars and restaurants are all within walking distance, if not a quick trolley ride away. Indulge in the Pearl Restaurant, a charming restaurant specialising in Moroccan cuisine.
Evening entertainment
After the sun goes down, the fun is just beginning at Gator’s Café & Saloon, featuring the world’s longest waterfront bar and nightly entertainment. For some family fun you can choose from the many concerts that happen throughout the year.
Not to be Missed
Fancy a spot of shopping? Mosey on over to John’s Pass Shopping Village & Boardwalk where you’ll find a variety of shops, restaurants and daily entertainment.