Overnight  in  Tampa  before  driving  south  on  the  Gulf  Coast  or  to  Orlando. Search  here  for  accommodation  and  contact  us  for  a  competetive  quotation.

Tampa, the gateway for a Gulf Coast holiday holiday, provides excellent access to St Pete's, Clearwater, Hudson and New Port Richey to the north, and the nearby Anna Maria Island, Bradenton, and Sarasota to the south with Englewood, Fort Myers, Port Charlotte, Naples and Marco Island further south.

A single day's itinerary in Tampa might include breakfast at a waterside cafe, Busch Gardens, The Florida Aquarium, a streetcar ride to Channelside for shopping, and a Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Devil Rays, or Lightning game. Then on to historic Ybor City where the Cuban sandwiches are hot and crisp, the cigars are hand-rolled, and the colourful streets are lined with fun. Many white sand beaches are within a short drive, and Busch Gardens is also close to hand.

Disney, Universal Studios, SeaWorld, and the other Attractions of Orlando and Central Florida are easily accessible from Tampa Airport via Interstate 4 and are approximately one hours driving time making it an excellent base for a Gulf Coast holiday.

For a Florida holiday, both the Gulf Coast and Orlando and Central Florida offer superb luxury and executive Florida villas which can be booked through Florida Direct. and their ABTA agents can offer flights, car hire, and attraction tickets.

Where rental rates have been quoted in Sterling or Euros, it should be noted that these can be subject to fluctuations in currency rates, and accordingly may be subject to change.