Sunday, August 8, 2010

A Fun Airport Hotel In Tampa, Florida

 

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In all my travels, The Best Western Bay Harbor Hotel Tampa located less than 15 minutes from Tampa International Airport (TPA) is by far one of my favorite airport area hotels.

Canon 179 With convenient airport shuttle, The Best Western is a refreshing break from ordinary airport hotels.

 

 

 

 

Canon 180 Although home to a “Crabby” guy name Bill this hotel offers the opportunity for FUN.

 

 

 

 

 

Canon 181 With three beach volleyball courts don't be afraid to jump in and show off your set and spiking skills.

On some nights games are played until 2am!

 

 

 

 

 

Canon 208 If you are not quite ready to show the world your volley ball talent, don't worry. You can demonstrate your Bean-Bag tossing or Beer curling skills at Crabby Bill's outside bar area.

Crabby Bill's is a “Fresh No Frills Seafood” restaurant and bar adjoining The Best Western.

 

 

 

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Caribbean Mahi-Mahi with two sides is just $7.99 if you dine before 6pm. Complimented with a draft beer from America's Oldest Brewery, Yuengling for $2.50 along with the atmosphere it's a meal that's hard to beat for under $15.

 

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Canon 175 Besides Volleyball, Darts, Pool Table, Bean-Bag Tossing, Beer Curling and on property Jet Ski Rental ($95 per hour, a bit expensive), The Best Western has a great old fashioned pool.

 

 

 

 

Canon 184 Almost 9 feet at the deep end although with no diving, one family finds it a great place for tossing reluctant swimmers.

 

Canon 177 If you plan on staying at The Best Western Bay Harbor Hotel Tampa request an even numbered room for great views of Tampa Bay.

Dissipating summer evening thunderstorms usually produce nice sunsets which can be enjoyed from your balcony, patio or the hotel’s bay front beach area.

 

 

Canon 186 Besides Crabby Bill, I found the hotel staff to be courteous and friendly.

I even got to use the employee lounge microwave to heat up a plate of Florida Famous, Publix Fried Chicken for lunch.

 

 

Free computers and wireless internet along with the possibility of a late check out makes The Best Western Bay Harbor Hotel Tampa a bargain at around $75 per night.

For more info: www.bestwesternhoteltampa.com

 

Thursday, August 5, 2010

Cheap Transportation Miami To West Palm Beach

 

SAM_1955 With easy access from Miami International Airport, South Florida Tri-Rail provides affordable transportation from Miami to West Palm Beach.

Operating 50 round trips with 10 trains Tri-Rail can be a convenient way to get to Miami, Ft Lauderdale or West Palm Beach Airport.

 

 

Connections are available to local buses all the route including Miami Metro Rail.

 

SAM_1948 From Miami International Airport look for Tri-Rail bus at the Transportation Center. Bus leaves about 30 minutes prior to schedule train departure.

 

 

 

 

 

SAM_1951 From Miami to Ft. Lauderdale Airport is a $5.00 train fare and tickets must be purchased prior to boarding the train.

Tri-Rail runs a weekday and weekend schedule.

 

 

 

 

SAM_1954 For more info: http://www.tri-rail.com