5 Nonstop Flights For Nearby Family Getaways
Halfway through 2021, many Tampa Bay area families are tired of staycations and yearning for the real thing. Try these easy nonstop flights!
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Back in Time: A Day Trip to Anna Maria Island
Anna Maria Island is only 55 miles from downtown Tampa, but it feels like a world away. Maggie Rodriguez takes you on a tour for a perfect day trip.
BACK TO THE BEACH – Kicking off beach season with a day trip to Siesta Key
Only one hour from Tampa Bay, Siesta Key waits for you and your family! Enjoy an amazing beach, great food, and a fun atmosphere!
Boca Grande: A day trip to a railroad hub, now one of the Gulf’s most elegant beach towns
Maggie Rodriguez takes us along on an adventure to Boca Grande sharing her favorite places to explore and things to do with the kids!
Beaches + Waterparks + Splashpads | Beach | Outdoors | St. Pete | Summer Break Fun | Things to Do | Travel
A Picture Perfect Day at the #1 Beach in America: St Pete Beach
We’re sharing top picks of things to do in St. Pete Beach so you can plan your next trip to the number one beach in the United States!
Mermaids in Tampa Bay. Yes, it’s TRUE! They Live in Weeki Wachee Springs
Learn more about the history and magic of mermaids at Weeki Wachee Springs State Park.
Best Resort Staycation Ideas for families traveling from Tampa Bay
With resorts adding so many amenities that you don’t need to leave the property to have a good time, booking a staycation has become popular.
Flying During a Pandemic: What to Expect at TPA
While 2020 may be the year of the summer staycation, some families are opting to cautiously travel by air to see out-of-state relatives after being home.
8 Must-Do Outdoor Adventures in Tampa Bay with the Outdoorsy Diva
From the beaches, to the rivers and treetops, travel blogger Lauren Gay of the OutdoorsyDiva.com is sharing her 8 picks to explore in Tampa Bay!
Outdoors | Tampa | Things to Do | Travel
Seven Days, Seven Ways to enjoy the Tampa Riverwalk
Tampa Riverwalk – a great place to play, eat, drink and enjoy! Learn about Tampa’s Riverwalk activities, Riverwalk food & drink & fun!
Four Ways to Daycation in Tampa Bay
Why vacation when you can daycation? There are so many options for families in Tampa Bay, so we’re sharing four ideas we think you and the kids will love!
Flying with Car Seats | Expert advice on what you need to know before you go
Not sure how to navigate the friendly skies when it comes to flying with car seats? Michelle Pratt, owner of Safe in the Seat, shares expert advice.
RumFish Grill: A Favorite Kid-Friendly Restaurant You Must Try!
RumFish Grill® has made a big splash on St. Pete Beach with its one-of-a-kind restaurant, bar and shop! It’s a kid-friendly restaurant you must try!
Florida Fun: Where to go for that perfect mini vacation!
This article is sponsored. It was originally published in the June 2017 issue of Tampa Bay Parenting Magazine. As a traveling mommy, I love exploring new places, but sometimes I also just want to relax. I don’t want to think about cooking, cleaning or really doing anything. I want to sit on a beautiful beach…
Family Travel Review: Royal Caribbean’s Harmony of the Seas
Tampa Bay Parenting Social Mom Mandi Mella was recently invited by Royal Caribbean to set sail on Harmony of the Seas. She has one word. WOW!
Florida in a Day: Tallahassee
My heart was thumping in my chest. I closed my eyes and breathed deeply, the scent of oak and pine trees mingled in my nose. I could hear what sounded like a zipper as my sister whizzed past. This was the end of the course, and I had no way down but through the zipline….
Want to see snow? Here’s where to go.
The weather outside is chilly, but it’s hardly the heart of the polar vortex. Bay area kids need to be bundled up for school, especially when waiting outside for the bus early in the morning. Kids might enjoy the cold weather for a little while, but there’s nothing as exciting as real snow. That’s where…