While there’s no beach in downtown Tampa itself, when you fly into Tampa International Airport, you’re just a short drive from some of the country’s most beautiful beaches. Here are the 7 of our favorite beach hotels in and around Tampa, Florida.
Epicurean Hotel recently announced the addition of Rianon Cepriano as Spa Director of Spa Evangeline located in the 137-room boutique hotel in the trendy Hyde Park historic district of South Tampa. Cepriano will oversee day-to-day operations of the spa, including the treatment menu and special promotions, staff management and training, spa product lines and retail. Cepriano will also serve as Area Director of Arch Amenity Group (formerly WTS International), the company that manages Spa Evangeline. She will oversee sister spas in Clearwater, St. Petersburg and Tampa.
Florida’s west coast building boom has dramatically altered the landscape, transforming its cities into très cosmopolitan centers, beckoning groups of every size and persuasion. Groups will feel welcome at the area’s luxurious hotels, expansive meeting spaces and breathtaking vistas of the Gulf of Mexico. A seemingly endless array of culturally diverse dining possibilities and unique area attractions will captivate your attendees, ensuring they stay active and engaged throughout your program.
Want some outside-of-the-box ideas for beach fun? Say no more! The days of tug-of-wars on the beach with your colleagues may be a thing of the past. But you won’t miss them because innovative destination management companies, tour companies and hotels continue to create new and entertaining ways for your groups to have fun in the sun. Read on for creative ways Florida has hosted some memorable beach events recently.