Tampa downtown and Channelside walk provide some great views, food
A “brush” with fame, good food and some interesting views greeted us along our tours of downtown Tampa. On our first full day of checking out the Tampa area, we […]
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Clearwater Beach’s Sugar Sand Festival carves up fantastic sand art
What if you went to the beach and there was no sand? What if all the sand was gathered up and used to build sandcastles? Impossible, you say?! You may […]
INFOCUS photo tour gives different view of Tampa downtown
E Editor’s note: INFOCUS Tours is no longer in business. We had a great opportunity to take a different look at downtown Tampa during our recent trip. Normally, we do […]
Ulele Restaurant visit tasty and historical
Tampa’s Ulele (U-layl-lee) restaurant offers some fantastic menu options. The menu is a fusion of ingredients from Floridian water and land. It’s based on Native American lore. When I first […]
Tampa American Victory Ship tour gives look at World War II support
The SS American Victory Merchant Marine vessel played a key role for the United States during World War II and beyond. The vessel now stands as a memorial to the […]
The Florida Aquarium looks at international ecosystems
When Lisa and I planned our Tampa trip, we both zeroed in on The Florida Aquarium. After all, shouldn’t it be a great place to see all kinds of sea […]
Tampa’s Columbia Restaurant maintains greatness after more than 100 years
The Columbia Restaurant in the Ybor City neighborhood of Tampa is Florida’s oldest restaurant. If the food and service is indicative, it will be around for a long time to […]
Tampa’s Ybor City is a look into history, culture
Why did the rooster cross the street in Ybor City? Because he can. Ybor City (pronounced EE-bor), a neighborhood in Tampa, Florida, is home to the area’s Cuban culture. This […]
It’s easy to see why Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo is among the best in the US
Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo combines the best of zoos with theme park rides. It’s easy to see how people can spend hours there. The zoo, with almost all outdoor attractions […]
Tampa area offers plethora of sights and attractions
Tampa may be best known for being the home of Busch Gardens, but we think it has a lot more to offer visitors. We checked out quite a few attractions […]