You will awaken to bright, sunny mornings. St Petersburg is the nations sunshine capital and the climate is always very welcoming, come summer or winter!
At Bermuda Bay, palm trees and brightly coloured hibiscus bushes surround you on you?re own private patio.
Enjoy fresh tropical fruits for breakfast then relax in the beachside hot tub overlooking our private beach and watch the antics of dolphins and seabirds. Across the bay, in the distance you will see the Barrier Islands of St. Petersburg Beach and Treasure Island. The view only gets better as the day progresses. The Islands are a canvas for the setting sun as they sparkle with tiny lights against the flaming sky. This is a sight not to be missed. Grab a glass of wine and be there for sunset. Be sure to take your camera!
The list of activities is endless. Plunge into one of our two heated swimming pools. Play tennis on our all weather, day/night courts. Racket ball beckon the athletically inclined. Perhaps you will choose to fish. The catch is great for sea trout, snook or redfish - all just steps from your door and then barbecue out. Barbeque grills are available in the "jungle" area of Bermuda Bay, and on the beach. Golf courses abound in St. Petersburg. There are all manner of water sports, such as snorkelling, parasailing, jet-skiing and dolphin spotting cruises.
For culture vultures, St. Pete and Tampa can be a real delight. There are world-class museums, symphony, opera, nightlife, oceanariums, sports and dining. For a high energy evening, St. Pete has it all - and it?s very affordable!
Take a 10-minute drive to world-renowned Fort De Soto beach and nature reserve. Fort De Soto was rated one of the 10 best beaches in the world by "Conde Naste Magazine". Fort De Soto beach has miles of sandy beaches - pelicans - herons - osprey hawks and all types of incredible sea animals by the thousands.
Launch your boat or rent some jet skis nearby. Parasail, snorkel, or take a Casino Boat Cruise and gamble the night away. Shop, hike, bike or simply relax in the sun and feel the warm, soft sand between your toes.
While you are at the beach on St. Pete Island, pay a visit to the famous Don Ce Sar Hotel for elegant dining - one of the finest restored classic hotels in the USA, and a hangout of movie stars and the rich and famous.
If you would rather follow the beach road north to Clearwater, a thirty mile stretch of white powder beaches winds a trail over a latticework of causeways, bridges, marinas, wharfs, yacht clubs, and miles of entertainment, shopping and dining.
Finally home, watch a dazzling bay side sunset, the pelicans and herons just feet away from your beach lounger.
Every evening you may see flocks of wild green parrots in the trees as you sip your aperitif. If you prefer, candle light dining and romance are yours in the many restaurants close by.
Another perfect day in Paradise.....
Adjacent to the city of Tampa, a magnificent scenic causeway crosses Tampa Bay to St. Petersburg linking both cities.
Together, the two cities have a sophisticated nightlife, theatre, symphony, nightclubs, sports and revitalized old historical areas.
Close by is the wonderful Salvador Dali Museum in St. Petersburg, Busch Gardens theme park, water sports, music, action, romance and gorgeous skies.
90 minutes from here (100 miles) and you are in Disney world, Sea World, Epcot Centre and Universal Studios, MGM and the City of Orlando or the Cape Kennedy and NASA Space Centre.
Visit Sarasota, a leisurely drive one-hour south across the Sunshine Skyway Bridge - one of the most amazing bridges in the world. It?s worth the $1.00 toll just to take the drive across it.
Spectator sports are abundant, especially professional hockey (The Tampa Bay Lightning), American football (the Buccaneers), and baseball (The Devil Rays) .
There is also a host of golf courses to choose from. Dog racing and Horse racing are popular events.
Tropicana Stadium is just a 10 minutes drive from Bermuda Bay. Tampa International Airport is 30 minutes away.
Visit Historic Ybor City - an historic old part of Tampa which has been revitalized with cafes, bistros, theatre and nightlife.
There are many shopping malls close by and the Ellington Factory Outlet Stores are just 20 minutes away over the Skyway Bridge and are a bargain shoppers delight. Here you can choose from hundreds of famous name brand factory discount stores.
Saturday mornings you can go to one of two huge flea markets and hunt for a bargain or buy fresh produce direct from the farmer?s stalls.
Many Canadians and Americans choose to come to Florida to escape the harsh Northern winter, making winter the peak season. July/August being the warmest months.
A wonderful opportunity awaits Europeans. Here is a chance to savour the magnificent beaches of our very special corner of the world during your peak season and our middle and low season - May through and December!
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