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Tampa Bay Tourist Board

Holidays in Tampa & St.Pete/Clearwater

Nothing beats a sensational sunset

Fly direct to Tampa with Virgin Atlantic

Also known as the Tampa Bay area, this is an ideal gateway to access Florida’s gorgeous gulf coast beaches, providing Caribbean-like climate and sensational sunsets. Clearwater and St. Pete boast some of the best beaches in the USA, with both featuring in TripAdvisor's Top 25 Beaches in the USA. These barrier-island spots make the perfect backdrop for a tranquil escape with powdery white sand and crystal clear turquoise waters.

In the city of Tampa itself, the historic waterside metropolis is brimming with fantastic places to eat and cultural hot spots. Looking for thrills? Tampa is just over an hour away from Orlando's biggest and best theme parks.

We fly to Tampa daily

9-10 hour flight
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London Heathrow to Tampa

 

We will fly to Tampa 4 times a week from 3 November, with daily flights from 29 November onwards.

 

Connect from other UK airports

One-stop flights to Orlando are available from Aberdeen, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Durham, Humberside, Inverness, London City, Newcastle and Norwich with our partners Air France and KLM.

Where are you heading?

Our direct flights to Tampa can take you to a whole host of Florida destinations with ease. Stay in the Tampa Bay area for American Football and dinners along the riverwalk. Within 30 minutes drive you can be relaxing on the white sand beaches of Clearwater and St Pete's. Or just 90 minutes way you've got Orlando - the theme park capital. The choice is yours...

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Multi-destination holidays

What could be better than a holiday?

Two holidays, of course, or even three! The beauty of a multi-destination holiday is that it lets you fit more of what you love into a single trip.

Why not fly into Orlando to visit the world-famous theme parks, and then make your way to Clearwater or St Pete for some beachside R&R, before returning home via our new route direct from Tampa? Or fly into Tampa and drive your way around some of the best beaches in the US?! Here are some suggested itineraries that can allow you to fit in the best of everything that Florida has to offer:

Naples

West Coast Wanderer

Tampa • Clearwater • Sarasota • Naples • Miami

 

Wander down the West Coast of Florida and enjoy the beautiful beaches they have to offer. From Pier 60 in Clearwater to Siesta Beach in Sarasota, you won't get tired of that feeling of sand between your toes...

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St Augustine

Florida Coast to Coast

Miami • Key Largo • Naples • St Pete’s Beach • St Augustine • Orlando

If you're going to do a Florida road trip, you might as well do it properly - and this is a big one! From East Coast to West, and back to the East (all with stunning beaches to enjoy), and ending up in the theme park capital.

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 St Pete and Clearwater holidays

7 nights in Orlando & 7 nights in St Pete's Beach

A whole week in the theme parks, and a whole week on the beach — could there be a better combination? Start your trip in adrenaline-filled Orlando. Experience some of the best rollercoasters, water parks and shows in the world. Spend your days at the likes of Universal Orlando Resort™, and experience once-in-a-lifetime experiences at Kennedy Space Center.

 

After a fun-filled week, take to the road to St Pete’s Beach. Known for its parasol-clad shorefronts, you’ll love the local seafood, beach-inspired cocktails, and will be spoilt for choice with which spot of the beach to choose each day.

Clearwater - Pier 60

7 nights in Orlando & 7 nights in Clearwater

Giving you the best of both worlds, you’ll spend the first week in Orlando, and the second week on the beach in Clearwater. From earth-shuddering rollercoasters to water parks the size of lakes. When it comes to some of the world’s greatest attractions, Orlando tops the bill...and you've got a whole week to explore it.

 

And after this you've still got a whole week more to relax. It’s no secret that Florida’s beaches are among some of the best in the world, and the white sands in Clearwater are no exception. Clearwater beach’s bustling Pier 60 is a great spot for street entertainment and cocktails watching the sunset

Hotels in Tampa & St.Pete/Clearwater

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To travel to the USA, you will need an ESTA visa that's been approved at least 3 days before your holiday. Find out more about Travel Visas here »

Orlando

Beach days and sunsets: the best of Tampa & St. Pete/Clearwater Holidays

The Tampa Bay area of Florida’s Gulf Coast, makes for a dreamy getaway thanks its tropical Caribbean climate and pristine beaches.

Tampa is great hub to make your base. It's a fun waterside city that's full of life and where you can enjoy loads of outdoor activities, plenty of culture and world-class cuisine.

Just over 30 mins West is St. Pete Beach, which lives up to its culturally savvy, artsy reputation, with craft boutiques, farmers markets and galleries galore. Further North is the stunning Clearwater which is famed for its incredible coastal spots.

Whatever you choose to do, your holiday to Tampa & St. Pete/Clearwater will be nothing short of paradisiacal, but what to do first? We’ve got the lowdown on the best places to visit, things to do and experiences not to be missed:

Florida’s Paradise Coast is known for the finer things in life, and its great shopping is one of the destination's most enticing aspects. From eclectic, one-of-a-kind accessories at stylish boutiques to top fashions at major malls to discounted designer finds at outlet centres.

Thinking of spending your holidays in Tampa & St. Pete/Clearwater, Florida? We don’t blame you. Check out our Tampa & St. Pete/Clearwater hotels today — you’ll be sunning yourself on the Gulf of Mexico before you know it!

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Over the past few weeks, we have repatriated our customers from overseas who wanted to come home.  

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Rest assured; we will notify you as soon as we know if your holiday has been affected by email. 

We are continually reviewing our flying schedules, taking into account the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) advice against all non-essential travel. Depending on when you are due to travel, your holiday may be affected and we’ll email you to let you know as least 21 days before travel.

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We'll be in touch by email letting you know how to register to change your holiday plans. You can also log into Manage my booking to find the details there. 

Please look out for emails from us or visit our dedicated Covid-19 (Coronavirus) page for the latest updates.

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If we haven’t notified you of any changes, your holiday will be going ahead as planned but if you prefer to move your holiday to a later time we can help. You can call our team on 0344 472 9499 who can look at options for you.

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