30% off (Sale price $85.05, Reg. Price $121.50) :: Hotel at a Glance: Sheraton Tampa Brandon HotelThis Sheraton hotels location near Interstates 4 and 75 gives guests quick access to both downtown Tampa and attractions on the outskirts of the city. A drive of about 10 minutes lets travelers hit the blackjack tables at Seminole Hard Rock Casino, play kid-friendly arcade games at Dave Busters, or simulate skydiving at iFly. Florida sun shines on the outdoor heated pool Fresh air: Many guest rooms have private balconies. Where to eat: the onsite Panfilios Bar And Grille, which serves casual American food Free ride: The hotel shuttle runs within a 3-mile radius.Tampa, Florida: Sunny Days, Beaches, and Busch GardensGiven that Tampa has more than 15 white-sand beaches and nearly 250 sunny days a year, it should come as no surprise that Forbes magazine ranked it the fifth best city in America for enjoying the outdoors. Set on the Gulf Coast, about 90 miles southwest of Orlando, the city offers abundant green spaces as well as year-round opportunities for fishing, surfing, and golfing on waterfront courses.Roller coasters and exotic animals share real estate at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, a theme park designed to evoke the thrills of an African safari. Like a big cat sprinting after its prey, Cheetah Hunt—one of the park’s newer thrill rides—reaches speeds of up to 60 miles per hour. Back on solid ground, you can get up close and personal with more than 2,000 animals living in detailed replicas of their natural habitats.
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