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The thriving west coast city of Tampa is out to prove that not all the action in the warmly welcoming southern state of Florida happens at Miami Beach or Cape Canaveral. At the heart of its revitalization is Ybor City, the historic heart of the old cigar industry.

Tampa is also living testimony to the fact that not every Floridian has an incurable predilection for Gloria Estefan and a sartorial insensibility that teams B-grade actors, five-o'clock shadows and pastel jackets with rolled-up sleeves. Miami Vice, you have a lot to answer for.

Swim with the Fishes

From USD $84.99

This water reef adventure gives you the opportunity to encounter one of the Florida Keys most beautiful coral reef dive sites without being a certified SCUBA diver. No previous training or experience is necessary.

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Suggested Itineraries in Tampa

By far Tampa's most exciting festival is Gasparilla, kicking off seven days of parades, parties and assorted spectacular events dedicated to the arrival of the legendary pirate ship Jose Gasparilla. This festival starts on January 31 and is accompanied by lots of 'arghhs,' 'ahoys,' 'avasts' and other pirateisms.

Nearby St Petersburg brings the sound of the south further south with an annual blues festival, usually around the beginning of April, which attracts big name acts to the bay.