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January 24-26, 2010
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Love and Romance are alive and well and living in the St. Pete/Clearwater area!
Take a sunset stroll along the water's edge...bask in the light of the moon as you relax on your Gulf front balcony...listen to the surf whisper in your ear...enjoy a candlelit dinner in one of our many fine restaurants...go on a nature walk for two...or get to know each other as you both experience one of our world class museums.
We encourage you and your clients to come and experience the romance of the St. Pete/Clearwater area. Love is in bloom and we invite all to attend. Whether your clients are just getting to know each other, getting married, or celebrating their second honeymoon, we offer something for everyone. Are your clients looking for a romantic way to propose? Write it in the sand, write it in the sky, whisper it in the moonlight...we've got great ideas for proposals.
Calling all agents who specialize in destination weddings/honeymoons and romance.
The St. Pete/Clearwater is an excellent destination to fall in love, pop the question, say I do, honeymoon, or fall in love again. We look forward to hosting your clients in doing one or all of these.
We want to hear from you. Send us your client's testimonials, including pictures of their romantic experiences in our area, and become eligible for a FAM later this year. Not quite familiar with our area yet? Check out our wedding site at www.VisitStPeteClearwater.com/weddings
Travel Agent Discounts & Giveaways
Keep checking our website for an updated list of accommodations and attractions that offer discounts. Watch for an upcoming new feature where you can register to win giveaways and nightly stays!
USA3000 Airlines Expands Service to Tampa Bay.
USA3000 Airlines has announced the company will resume service to the St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport and St. Louis Lambert International Airport.
Service to/from St. Petersburg-Clearwater resumes on May 1st to both the Cleveland and St. Louis destinations and is available for booking immediately.
USA3000 ceased service from these destinations in August 2008 when fuel costs reached record levels. USA3000 will continue its Chicago (O'Hare International Airport) to St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport route through April, which was resumed in late December.
High customer demand for these routes was a key factor in the company's decision to resume service.
Visit St Pete/Clearwater Leisure Travel Newsletter
Welcome to the first edition of our Visit St Petersburg/Clearwater Leisure Travel newsletter created specifically for you, our Travel Trade partners! This is a great snapshot of what's happening in St Petersburg/Clearwater, home to America's Award Winning Beaches. We will highlight upcoming events, new hotels and attractions, update you on points of interest and there may even be a FAM announcement that may interest you! Let us know what information you would like to see highlighted.
America's Top Beaches
2008 is an exciting year for our beaches. Ft DeSoto has been named the #1 Beach in the United States by TripAdvisor, the world's largest online travel community! If that wasn't enough; Dr Leatherman - aka Dr Beach - rated Caladesi Island the #1 beach in the country, over Hawaii and California! Each beach was rated on several issues such as safety, cleanliness, and environmental issues, to name a few. All our beaches have white sugary powder sand and calm waters. Perfect for strolling along the surf, shelling, building sand castles, or just plain relaxing! Send your clients to check these and all our beaches.
Welcome to Clearwater Beach's New Beachwalk
...a winding beachside promenade with lush landscaping, artistic touches and clear views to Clearwater's award-winning beach and the water beyond. A place where bicyclists, rollerbladers and pedestrians all have safe and convenient access and where visitors and locals can socialize, dine, play games, or simply enjoy the spectacular sun and surf.
Travel Agent Discounts & Giveaways
Keep checking our website for an updated list of accommodations and attractions that offer discounts. Watch for an upcoming new feature where you can register to win giveaways and nightly stays!
New Museum
Largo's new Armed Forces Military Museum opened on August 16, unveiling the state's largest collection of authentic military artifacts from WWI up to present-day. In addition, the facility houses the only known Saddam Hussein uniform in the U.S., <<38:right>> hundreds of hand held weapons and a dozen retired tanks and other military vehicles, including an experimental 1952 M151-XM utility truck. www.armedforcesmuseum.com.
FAM Corner
The best way to get to know St. Petersburg/Clearwater is to experience us! We truly appreciate the time you take to learn about our area and we would like to reward you for your efforts. We've created a series of "Specialty FAMS" which will focus on a theme and include exposure to the entire destination. <<44:right>> Just recently we hosted a "Girlfriend Getaway FAM", focusing on area spa resorts. Check out the "Testimonials" and read what your colleagues have to say!
Upcoming FAMS will focus on golfing, fishing, great cuisine, family travel and much more! Stay tuned for more info….
Planning on a FAM for your entire office? We can assist you with those arrangements. Please contact us with any questions at 727-464-7462.
Upcoming Area Events
Go to our Events Page for the most updated information by time of year or by type of event.
NBC Names St. Pete/Clearwater As Winter Hot Spot!
NBC's Today Show Travel Editor Peter Greenberg recognizes St. Pete/ Clearwater on his short list of the top "affordable and unique" getaways for the upcoming winter season. Find out why. Read More...
