Stunning Clearwater Florida by David Wood
The stunning Florida resort of Clearwater truly is a sight to behold. With miles and miles of pristine white sand and glorious balmy waters to entice it's visitor's Clearwater remains one of Florida's most peaceful, yet exciting destinations. Although takes second place to Orlando it is still one of Florida's busiest attractions. For those of us from the UK looking for cheap holidays abroad this has got to be top of the list right now with the current weak dollar giving great exchange rates for UK travelers flying to the USA. Attractions Visitors to the Clearwater area have plenty to keep them entertained for the duration of their stay. Famous attractions such as the beautiful Clearwater Beach Marina which is home to the fabulous Captain Nemo's Pirate Cruise as well as a selection of other cruises to choose from, Caladesi and Honeymoon Islands State Parks, white sandy beaches with warm welcoming waters and the nearby Busch Gardens.
Accommodation The Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Harbourside is a charming Key West designed building which is ideally located on the barrier islands of Indian Rocks, this is a superb hotel which is surrounded by natural beauty. Now, when the Holiday Inn is mentioned, people tend to have a generalisation that the hotel is your basic run of the mill facility which provides a comfortable bed for the night and basic amenities, well, not this Holiday Inn! From the selection of activities and facilities, there is no stone left unturned here. From the waterfall pool, private pool, Jacuzzi, Children's play area, tennis, volleyball, fitness centre, games room, golf, marina fishing and a selection of cruises on offer, where to begin! The hotel has 164 which have air conditioning, cable TV, coffee maker, iron and board, fridge and hairdryer. Rooms will have 2 queen sized beds which sleep a maximum of 4 people or you can ask for a rollaway bed, but this can carry an additional charge. Why not upgrade your room to a Key West Studio? These are superb large living area's with a spectacular courtyard view. Rooms will normally have 1 king sized bed and a large sleeper sofa, 2 stove top burners, coffee maker, toaster, and in the larger suites you also get a separate living quarter. Paying that little bit extra for a suite can make life that much more easier for families with young children, providing either parent or child to escape from one another for a while. The Radisson Suite Resort is situated just across the street from Sand Key Park and as such, is just a stones throw from one of Florida's most superb beaches. This hotel has 220, 1 bedroom suites on 2 floors. The suite has air conditioning, a stunning private balcony which offers sensational views, a separate living room, coffee maker, 2 TV's with access to pay movies, mini bar, microwave, hairdryer, iron and iron board. There are normally 1 king sized bed or 2 double beds in each bedroom, plus a double sleeper sofa in the living room. This provides accommodation for up to 6 people. As well as a superb location and fantastic suites, the Radisson Suite Resort also has 5 restaurants, 4 bars and an array of entertainment and activities. From the swimming pool to the much loved water sports, there is something to suit all tastes at the Radisson Suite Resort.
Getting there Nearest international airport is St Petersburg-Clearwater Int (PIE).is located on the west shoreline of Tampa Bay north of Saint Petersburg with 7 check-in desks, 12 gates, 6 Airport Hotels, Post Office, Restaurants, Cafeterias, Bars, Duty Free Shop, Newsagent/Tobacconist, Gift Shop, Tourist Help Desk, Car Rental, Taxi Service/Rank and Disabled Access/Facilities. About the Author David is a travel writer for many top online holiday publications. You can check out more of his work on his squidoo page at cheap holidays uncovered |