{"id":6095,"date":"2010-05-05T08:00:35","date_gmt":"2010-05-05T13:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/?p=6095"},"modified":"2016-12-16T15:46:29","modified_gmt":"2016-12-16T21:46:29","slug":"summer-beach-delights-in-st-pete-clearwater","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/2010\/05\/summer-beach-delights-in-st-pete-clearwater\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer beach delights in St. Pete, Clearwater"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>By Joanna Citarella<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Traveling off peak definitely has its benefits, especially when you&#8217;re talking about a <a title=\"Florida vacation packages\" href=\"http:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/App\/PerformMDLPDealsContent?deal_id=FL&amp;cnt=PKH\" target=\"_self\">Florida vacation<\/a> in the summertime. In fact, summer is perhaps the best time to find <a title=\"Beach vacation packages and hotels\" href=\"http:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/App\/PerformMDLPDealsContent?deal_id=beach&amp;cnt=PKH\" target=\"_self\">beach vacation<\/a> deals in Florida , and this year, the beaches of <a title=\"St. Pete hotels\" href=\"http:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/hotels\/United_States--FL\/St_Pete_Beach---deals\/\" target=\"_self\">St. Pete<\/a> and <a title=\"Clearwater vacation packages\" href=\"http:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/App\/PerformSDLPDealsContent?deal_id=clearwater&amp;cnt=PKG\" target=\"_self\">Clearwater<\/a> are offering some incredible values.<\/p>\n<p>Book your trip during the month of May and you&#8217;ll not only experience a memorable summer vacation, you&#8217;ll also find great travel deals on some of Florida&#8217;s finest beaches.<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-6095 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/view-from-BILMAR.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/view-from-BILMAR-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-6120\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-6120'>\n\t\t\t\tView from the Bilmar Beach Resort, Treasure Island Beach\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/sandkey-CVB.JPG'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/sandkey-CVB-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-6117\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-6117'>\n\t\t\t\tSand Key coast. Credit: St. Petersburg\/Clearwater Area CVB\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/SIRATA-beach-resort1.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/SIRATA-beach-resort1-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-6119\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/SIRATA-beach-resort1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/SIRATA-beach-resort1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/SIRATA-beach-resort1.jpg 594w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-6119'>\n\t\t\t\tPool at Sirata Beach Resort, St. Pete Beach\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/Tradewinds.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/Tradewinds-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-6127\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-6127'>\n\t\t\t\tTradewinds Island Grand Resort, St. Pete Beach\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/SIRATA-beach-resort.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/SIRATA-beach-resort-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-6118\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-6118'>\n\t\t\t\tSirata Beach Resort, St. Pete Beach \n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/clearwaterBeach-CVB.JPG'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/clearwaterBeach-CVB-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-6116\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-6116'>\n\t\t\t\tClearwater Beach. Credit: St. Petersburg\/Clearwater Area CVB\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><strong>Clearwater Beach and Sand Key &#8212; Family favorites<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><\/strong>Named by<strong> Fodor\u2019s travel guide as one of the <\/strong><strong>East Coast\u2019s seven best family beaches <\/strong>(2009), Clearwater beach has lots to offer. Buzzing with activity, travelers of all ages will find plenty of options to keep them happily entertained here.<\/p>\n<p>Great Values:<strong> <\/strong>The <a title=\"Best Western Sea Wake Resort\" href=\"http:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/hotel\/United_States--FL\/Clearwater_Beach\/Best_Western_Sea_Wake_Beach_Resort\/\" target=\"_self\">Best Western Sea wake Beach Resort<\/a> is conveniently located on<a title=\"Clearwater Beach hotels\" href=\"http:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/hotels\/United_States--FL\/Clearwater_Beach\/\" target=\"_self\"> Clearwater Beach<\/a> close to restaurants, shopping and attractions. You&#8217;ll also find values here of up to 30% off this summer! Another great choice &#8212; and one of my personal favorites &#8212; is the <a title=\"SheratonSand Key Resort\" href=\"http:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/hotel\/United_States--FL\/Clearwater_Beach\/Sheraton_Sand_Key_Resort\/\" target=\"_self\">Sheraton Sand Key Resort<\/a>. Overlooking 10 acres of pristine beach and offering activities galore from tennis and watersports to spa treatments and more, you&#8217;ll experience a great full-service resort and save up to 20% just by booking in May.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t miss: Check out the nightly festival, <strong>Sunsets at Pier 60,<\/strong> where you can catch street performers, stroll down the Pier and catch an awesome west coast sunset.<\/p>\n<p><strong>St Pete Beach \u2013 Classic Florida<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The perfect place to enjoy a traditional Florida beach vacation, St Pete Beach offers everything from the luxurious iconic <a title=\"Don Cesar Beach Resort\" href=\"http:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/hotel\/United_States--FL\/St_Pete_Beach\/The_Don_CeSar_Beach_Resort,_A_Loews_Hotel\/\" target=\"_self\">Don CeSar Beach Resort<\/a> to smaller family run hotels that extend a warm welcome to summer travelers.<\/p>\n<p>Great Values: Luxury for less is available at the <a title=\"Tradewinds Island Grand Resort\" href=\"http:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/hotel\/United_States--FL\/St_Petersburg\/Tradewinds_Island_Grand_Resort\/\" target=\"_self\">Tradewinds Island Grand Resort<\/a>, a 4-star beachfront property offering up to 30% off this summer. The <a title=\"Sirata Beach Resort\" href=\"http:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/hotel\/United_States--FL\/St_Petersburg\/Sirata_Beach_Resort\/\" target=\"_self\">Sirata Beach Resort<\/a> is offering up to 20% off plus kids eat free at all of their restaurants on property making it a popular choice with parents.<\/p>\n<p>Great food:\u00a0 Stop by <strong>Wildwood BBQ<\/strong> at the brand new<a title=\"Postcard Inn\" href=\"http:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/hotel\/United_States--FL\/St_Pete_Beach\/Postcard_Inn_on_the_Beach\/\" target=\"_self\"> Postcard Inn<\/a> on the beach. Open daily for lunch and dinner, this is fast becoming a favorite with the locals (best grouper taco\u2019s I have ever eaten!)<\/p>\n<p>Something different: Take a break from the beach and a short drive to downtown <a title=\"St. Petersburg\" href=\"http:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/App\/PerformSDLPDealsContent?deal_id=stpetersburg&amp;cnt=PKG&amp;z=ab65&amp;r=ly\" target=\"_self\">St. Petersburg<\/a>, where you can check out <a title=\"The Dali Museum\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http:\/\/www.salvadordalimuseum.org\/\" target=\"_self\">The Dali Museum<\/a> or the <a title=\"Museum of Fine Arts\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http:\/\/www.fine-arts.org\/\" target=\"_self\">Museum of Fine Arts<\/a> for a great culture fix.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Treasure Island \u2013 Spacious Beaches <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A hidden gem, <a title=\"Treasure Island hotels\" href=\"http:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/hotels\/United_States--FL\/Treasure_Island---deals\/\" target=\"_self\">Treasure Island<\/a> offers expansive sandy beaches that lend themselves ideally to kite flying, beach volleyball and wind cart racing. Whether you&#8217;re looking to play or just relax by the water, there&#8217;s plenty of room on the shores of Treasure Island for everyone to enjoy.<\/p>\n<p>Great Values: The <a title=\"Bilmar Beach Resort\" href=\"http:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/hotel\/United_States--FL\/Treasure_Island\/Bilmar_Beach_Resort\/\" target=\"_self\">Bilmar Beach Resort<\/a> is offering up to 20% off for summer travel. The Bilmar features spacious studio and efficiency accommodations with pool and beach views. Be sure to visit <strong>Sloppy Joes<\/strong> for beachfront dining and live entertainment.<\/p>\n<p><em>Joanna Citarella is a market manager for Orbitz Worldwide. She grew up in England and moved to Naples, Florida 9 years ago, favoring perpetual sunshine over unpredictable British weather.<\/em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pixel.newscred.com\/px.gif?key=YXJ0aWNsZT0zZmJmMmFlMWFhNTAwMGUxZGZhMTZiMTc2M2JiMmM0NQ==\" alt=\"\" height=\"1\" width=\"1\" class=\"nc_pixel\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Traveling off peak definitely has its benefits, especially when you&#8217;re talking about a Florida vacation in the summertime. 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