LIFamilies.com - Long Island, NY


RSS
Articles Business Directory Blog Real Estate Community Forum Shop My Family Contests

Log In Chat Index Search Rules Lingo Create Account

Quick navigation:   

Busch Gardens Tampa

Posted By Message

cj7305
=)

Member since 8/05

12296 total posts

Name:

Busch Gardens Tampa

has anyone went and if so, where did you stay and where else did you go while in FL?

Message edited 2/26/2023 2:44:16 PM.

Posted 2/26/23 2:43 PM
 
Long Island Weddings
Long Island's Largest Bridal Resource

lululu
LIF Adult

Member since 7/05

9511 total posts

Name:

Re: Busch Gardens Tampa

I have not been but I have looked into it and just never pulled the trigger as a family vacation. I have spent a lot of time in the Tampa Bay area though. I think there are a handful of hotels right near busch gardens but I would probably only stay there for a couple days and head down to the beach. The Tradewinds Resort near clearwater is supposed to be great for kids. Clearwater is also fun or if you want more upscale the Don Cesar in Saint Pete Beach is beautiful. There is an aquarium in Clearwater and John's Pass is a fun place to hang out - lots of waterfront restaurants, shopping and dolphin watching boats.... I was there in October for an Islander game with my son. We did a mini speed boat toar out of St. Pete beach that was son fun. They also have clear kayak tours and glow kayak tours at night. I'd like to do that next time. And there are the pirate ship boats if you have little kids. The whole area is great! So much to do!

Posted 2/27/23 12:53 PM
 

NervousNell
Just another chapter in life..

Member since 11/09

54921 total posts

Name:
..being a mommy and being a wife!

Re: Busch Gardens Tampa

If you want to stay in Clearwater check out the Sandpearl. It's so luxurious and beautiful and my favorite place to stay down there

Posted 2/27/23 1:06 PM
 

M514
Hi

Member since 8/10

6011 total posts

Name:

Busch Gardens Tampa

We stayed at Tradewinds in St. Pete. Spent a little more than half a day at Busch Gardens. We did the aquarium in Clearwater also.

Posted 2/27/23 4:18 PM
 

cj7305
=)

Member since 8/05

12296 total posts

Name:

Re: Busch Gardens Tampa

Thanks everyone. I'm finding this planning overwhelming! And expensive (LIKE EVERYTHING I GUESS LOL).

Message edited 3/5/2023 10:32:49 AM.

Posted 3/5/23 10:30 AM
 

cj7305
=)

Member since 8/05

12296 total posts

Name:

Re: Busch Gardens Tampa

Posted by M514

We stayed at Tradewinds in St. Pete. Spent a little more than half a day at Busch Gardens. We did the aquarium in Clearwater also.



Did you rent a car to go to Busch Gardens from Tradewinds? I stayed at The Don Cesar with friends earlier this year and saw Tradewinds. I'm clueless about how far that is from Busch Gardens though. Thanks for any info.

Posted 3/5/23 10:32 AM
 

cj7305
=)

Member since 8/05

12296 total posts

Name:

Re: Busch Gardens Tampa

Posted by lululu

I have not been but I have looked into it and just never pulled the trigger as a family vacation. I have spent a lot of time in the Tampa Bay area though. I think there are a handful of hotels right near busch gardens but I would probably only stay there for a couple days and head down to the beach. The Tradewinds Resort near clearwater is supposed to be great for kids. Clearwater is also fun or if you want more upscale the Don Cesar in Saint Pete Beach is beautiful. There is an aquarium in Clearwater and John's Pass is a fun place to hang out - lots of waterfront restaurants, shopping and dolphin watching boats.... I was there in October for an Islander game with my son. We did a mini speed boat toar out of St. Pete beach that was son fun. They also have clear kayak tours and glow kayak tours at night. I'd like to do that next time. And there are the pirate ship boats if you have little kids. The whole area is great! So much to do!



Thank you! I was at Don Cesar earlier this year and loved it (with girlfriends). Do you know how far it is from Busch Gardens or even Universal?

Posted 3/5/23 10:34 AM
 

cj7305
=)

Member since 8/05

12296 total posts

Name:

Re: Busch Gardens Tampa

Posted by NervousNell

If you want to stay in Clearwater check out the Sandpearl. It's so luxurious and beautiful and my favorite place to stay down there




Oh luxurious sounds good for my next girls trip! Thanks, will look into it.

Posted 3/5/23 10:35 AM
 

lululu
LIF Adult

Member since 7/05

9511 total posts

Name:

Re: Busch Gardens Tampa

Posted by cj7305

Posted by lululu

I have not been but I have looked into it and just never pulled the trigger as a family vacation. I have spent a lot of time in the Tampa Bay area though. I think there are a handful of hotels right near busch gardens but I would probably only stay there for a couple days and head down to the beach. The Tradewinds Resort near clearwater is supposed to be great for kids. Clearwater is also fun or if you want more upscale the Don Cesar in Saint Pete Beach is beautiful. There is an aquarium in Clearwater and John's Pass is a fun place to hang out - lots of waterfront restaurants, shopping and dolphin watching boats.... I was there in October for an Islander game with my son. We did a mini speed boat toar out of St. Pete beach that was son fun. They also have clear kayak tours and glow kayak tours at night. I'd like to do that next time. And there are the pirate ship boats if you have little kids. The whole area is great! So much to do!



Thank you! I was at Don Cesar earlier this year and loved it (with girlfriends). Do you know how far it is from Busch Gardens or even Universal?



45 minutes to busch gardens. Not sure on Universal but it would probably be a couple of hours.

Posted 3/5/23 11:39 AM
 

M514
Hi

Member since 8/10

6011 total posts

Name:

Re: Busch Gardens Tampa

Posted by cj7305

Posted by M514

We stayed at Tradewinds in St. Pete. Spent a little more than half a day at Busch Gardens. We did the aquarium in Clearwater also.



Did you rent a car to go to Busch Gardens from Tradewinds? I stayed at The Don Cesar with friends earlier this year and saw Tradewinds. I'm clueless about how far that is from Busch Gardens though. Thanks for any info.




Yes, we rented a car for the whole time we were there.

Posted 3/5/23 8:05 PM
 

NervousNell
Just another chapter in life..

Member since 11/09

54921 total posts

Name:
..being a mommy and being a wife!

Re: Busch Gardens Tampa

Posted by cj7305

Posted by NervousNell

If you want to stay in Clearwater check out the Sandpearl. It's so luxurious and beautiful and my favorite place to stay down there




Oh luxurious sounds good for my next girls trip! Thanks, will look into it.



It's actually great for kids too. Daily activities for kids, kids menus etc

Posted 3/6/23 7:58 AM
 

cj7305
=)

Member since 8/05

12296 total posts

Name:

Re: Busch Gardens Tampa

Thanks so much everyone!

Posted 3/7/23 4:51 PM
 
 

Potentially Related Topics:

Topic Posted By Started Replies Forum
Busch Gardens or Sesame Place for a 1yo and 3yo? Bridex100 6/2/12 0 Parenting
For those that are or have gone to Busch Gardens VA... LIMOMx2 6/20/10 0 Parenting
Can anyone rec a cheap hotel near Busch Gardens VA? LIMOMx2 6/10/10 0 Travel & Vacations
Anyone do the ELMO Lunch/Dinner at Busch Gardens? CouponKT 6/9/10 8 Parenting
FOR SALE: Vacation Package to Williamsburg, VA/Busch Gardens 6/1/10 - 6/5/10 $300 TOTAL for up to 6 guests! cindy104 5/14/10 0 Families Helping Families ™
FOR SALE: Vacation Package to Williamsburg, VA/Busch Gardens 6/1/10 - 6/5/10 $300 TOTAL for up to 6 guests! cindy104 5/12/10 3 Travel & Vacations
 
Quick navigation:   
Currently 424661 users on the LIFamilies.com Chat
New Businesses
1 More Rep
Carleton Hall of East Islip
J&A Building Services
LaraMae Health Coaching
Sonic Wellness
Julbaby Photography LLC
Ideal Uniforms
Teresa Geraghty Photography
Camelot Dream Homes
Long Island Wedding Boutique
MB Febus- Rodan & Fields
Camp Harbor
Market America-Shop.com
ACM Basement Waterproofing
Travel Tom

      Follow LIWeddings on Facebook

      Follow LIFamilies on Twitter
Long Island Bridal Shows