Florida Gulf Coast

The Gulf Coast

Florida’s Gulf Coast makes for an excellent holiday destination for families, and couples, due to its brilliantly calm, crystal-clear waters, expansive stretches of golden sand beaches and proximity to the amazing Florida Theme Parks (Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort in Orlando and Busch Gardens in Tampa Bay). With so much to do and see, why not book your holiday to Florida’s Gulf Coast in 2023 or 2024 today!  

Tampa is the Gulf Coast’s most well-known city and is home to the fabulous Tampa Bay, Busch Gardens, shopping malls, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and more! Tampa Bay is full of fabulous hotels including the JW Marriott Tampa Water Street, the Tampa EDITION and if you are looking for a hotel on the beach in Tampa then The CURRENT is the perfect choice! Tampa’s theme park scene is also not lacking, and visitors can spend the day riding epic roller coasters, going on safari, or seeing the infamous characters of Sesame Street at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay! Plenty of other activities await you in Tampa including the Tampa Riverwalk, a cruise around Tampa Bay on Yacht Starship Cruises, being transported back in time at Historic Ybor City where foodies will enjoy their epic culinary scene, and much more! Not to mention, Tampa is your gateway to much more of Florida’s Gulf Coast including St. Petersburg and Clearwater Beach!  

Clearwater beach is one of the most loved holiday spots along Florida’s Gulf Coast – known for its beautiful blue water and large sandy beaches, Clearwater is a great destination for families looking to enjoy a beach holiday in Florida. With hotels like the Opal Sands Resort and the Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort and Spa there is a hotel for every budget in Clearwater. There are plenty of activities in Clearwater to enjoy – for example children will love visiting the Clearwater Marine Aquarium, and just a short drive away is the infamous St. Petersburg Pier! From Clearwater you are also within driving distance from some of Florida’s most loved attractions including Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Orlando Resort!  

Those looking for a Villa holiday on the Gulf Coast will certainly want to visit Sarasota. Sarasota is home to beautiful Villas and Apartments (Condos) where you can enjoy some much needed-family time whilst still being only moments from the beautiful Gulf Coast Beaches! Whilst in Sarasota, be sure to visit Siesta Key – this stunning barrier island within the city limit is home to what has been called Florida’s most beautiful beach!  

Florida’s Gulf Coast is certainly known for its beaches, and the beaches on Marco Island are some of Florida’s best! Marco Island is one of many small islands off Florida’s Gulf Coast and visitors here can expect to see dolphins, manatees, and interesting sea birds (like sandpipers and osprey)! Marco Island also boasts fabulous sunsets so be sure to stick around until night fall!  

There are many more holiday locations along Florida’s Gulf Coast including Naples, Fort Myers, Ana Maria Island, Henderson Beach State Park and more! To book your Florida Gulf Coast holiday in 2023 / 2024 call us today on 01635 551011, send us an enquiry here via our website, or email us at holidays@chartertravel.co.uk, and you will hear back from one of our Florida Travel Specialists!