Head to the Gulf Coast for a Weekend Vacation Package!

You're invited to Tampa for a weekend of fun! Set sail from Clearwater Beach for an evening of dinner and dancing, explore the Bay Area by Segway, and enjoy plenty of free time to discover this beautiful area on your own. Try this Tampa Weekend Vacation Package; you won't be disappointed!

You'll check into a spacious suite, featuring two double beds, at the deluxe Holiday Inn & Suites on Friday. That evening, it's time to cut loose and bust a move on the Gourmet Dinner Dance Cruise! Indulge in a scrumptious dinner, dance to live entertainment, and enjoy magnificent waterfront views.

Get to know the Tampa Bay area with a fun and unique Segway tour! Ride around with an experienced guide who will tell you all you want to know about Tampa. You'll love exploring the area, and riding on an electric powered Segway Human Transporter is just as must fun as the tour itself!

Come to the Gulf Coast for this Tampa Weekend Vacation Package!

Itinerary:

Friday: Gourmet Dinner Dance Cruise from Clearwater - Are you ready for a dazzling night out? Boarding begins at 6:30 pm, and this 3.5 hour cruise departs at 7:00 pm. Hotel pick up is not included; you will be responsible for providing your own transportation to the boarding pier, located about an hour's drive from the hotel. This dinner dance cruise from Clearwater offers great dining, live entertainment, and dancing with some of the best, ever-changing, waterfront views of Tampa Bay. From brilliant sunsets to starlit evenings, every cruise is special. Your dinner includes a full, restaurant-style menu featuring continental cuisine prepared fresh on board. A full cash bar and your own server ensure your enjoyment. The only hard part about this cruise is deciding what to have for Dinner! On this all-inclusive trip, you might choose to dine on delicious blue water shrimp, crab cakes finished with a rich lobster-based cream sauce, or a sizzling filet mignon - grilled to order and complemented with a bearnaise sauce. You may choose from eleven entrees. It's the perfect way to kick off your Tampa Weekend Vacation! Cash bar, soft drinks, and other bar items, plus gratuity for those items, are not included. Click here to see the dinner menu

Segway Tour in Tampa Bay Area - See Tampa in a fun, unusual way! Hotel pick up is not included; you will be responsible for providing your own transportation to the departure location (about a 30 minute drive from the hotel). This unique tour is available at 10:30 am, 1:30 pm, or 5:30 pm; you choose when you want to go! Riding on one of these electric powered segways while enjoying the Florida weather is as much fun as the tour itself. You'll start off with a 20 minute Segway training class, and then a 90-minute tour. Ride through some of Tampa's most popular destinations with an experienced guide. Tour stops include Bayshore Boulevard, Davis Island, Harbour Island, the Tampa Convention Center, and Tampa Riverwalk. Take off from the Channelside entertainment district and zoom quickly by the St. Pete Times Forum. From there, coast onto the Tampa Riverwalk Project, which follows the majestic Tampa Bay as it merges with the gleaming Hillsborough River. A shortcut through Tampa's scenic Convention Center will take you out to beautiful Bayshore Boulevard - the longest uninterrupted sidewalk on the planet. Here, you'll wind past renowned Tampa treasures like the Gasparilla Pirate Ship and well-known works of local artists to the Davis Islands, where you'll scope historic architecure amid the homes of the rich and famous. Experience breathtaking views of downtown Tampa, passing ships and the next destination - Harbour Island. Take in panoramic views of the city and the bay and return to Channelside to round out your tour. You don't want to miss this exciting excursion! Please Note: Segway riders must weigh between 80 and 300 lbs. Click here to see Frequently Asked Questions

Accommodations

Holiday Inn & Suites North 30th Street - You will stay at the beautiful and relaxing Holiday Inn & Suites during your Tampa Vacation! This hotel offers the luxury of an exclusive all suites hotel and is ideal for business and pleasure travel. With 127 suites and fantastic amenities, you'll enjoy the highest level of comfort, style, and convenience during your visit to the Tampa Bay area. This lovely hotel is the perfect location for exploring Florida's wonders! The hotel is situated within a mile of the Busch Gardens family theme park, Adventure Island, USF, and University Mall. Downtown Tampa is only minutes away. Enjoy the convenience of being close to local dining, shopping, and entertainment. Immerse yourself in the lavishly landscaped tropical courtyards and discover true serenity. As a signature feature of these accommodations, the babbling waterscape and outdoor heated pool offer unique opportunities for relaxation. The Holiday Inn & Suites will make your Florida stay relaxing and memorable. With exceptional amenities, outstanding business and meeting facilities, and the perfect location, the Holiday Inn & Suites is the perfect choice for your Florida visit! Click here to see hotel amenities

Please Note:
~ Check in begins at 3:00 pm on Friday and check out is at 11:00 am on Sunday.
~ At least one member of your party must be at least 25 years of age to reserve this package
~ All guest rooms are NON-SMOKING.
~ There is no hotel pick up for the Gourmet Dinner Dance Cruise (departure is from Clearwater Beach) or the Segway Tour (departure is from downtown Tampa). You will be responsible for providing your own transportation to those locations.
~ Just like other vehicles, Segways are waterproof. Therefore, tours still run if it is damp or if there is a light rain. However, if thunder and lightning are present, the tour will be canceled.
~ You must be at least 80 lbs to safely ride a Segway, and no more than 300 lbs. Helmets and pouches for personal items will be provided.
~ You will be receiving 3 individual E-tickets, one for each component of this package.

If you have any children in your party, if your party is greater than 4 people, or if you are requesting more than one room per night, or if you would like additional nights or tours/activities please call 888-805-7497.

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Dinner Dance Cruise Menu

Chicken Marsala
Tender breast of boneless chicken sauteed and finished with a Marsala - laced mushroom demi glaze.

Fresh from the Wharf
Chef's selection from the seafood market

Pasta
Linguine served with either our creamy Alfredo sauce or sauce Provencal

Vegetarian Harvest
A tasteful culinary presentation of fresh seasonal vegetables

Mediterranean Pasta with Chicken or Seafood
Linguine nest complimented with sauteed tomatoes, herbs, black olives and Feta
Your choice of sauteed breast of boneless chicken or fresh Gulf shrimp and seared sea scallops

Key West Grilled Chicken
A boneless, skinless breast of chicken marinated with the fresh flavors of Key Lime and ginger, grilled to perfection

Pasta Alfredo with Chicken or Seafood
Your choice of sauteed breast of boneless chicken or fresh Gulf Shrimp and seared sea scallops
Folded in creamy Alfredo sauce and finished with fresh Parmesan
Served on a bed of linguine

StarLite Shrimp Velouté
Tiger shrimp atop backfin and lump crab cakes, finished with a rich lobster brandy cream

Classic Filet Mignon
Tenderloin of beef grilled to your order, complemented with a sauce Bearnaise

Majesty Surf and Turf
Mignonette of beef tenderloin with a peigourdine and mushroom sauce coupled with our StarLite Shrimp Veloute´

All above dinner entrees are served with a tropical baby green salad, Chef's selection of seasonal vegetables, bread and complimentary house dessert. All non-pasta entrees also include wild rice or garlic mashed potatoes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Segway Human Transporter?
~ A Segway Human Transporter is an electrically powered personal transportation device. Thanks to dynamic stabilization technology, which uses high-tech gyroscopes and sensors, a Segway stays balanced by responding to your body's movements. Because of its small size, a Segway can go almost anywhere people can go.

How do I use a Segway Human Transporter?
~ When you step on a Segway, you will realize that it is balancing for you. It moves in response to your movements. To move forward, just lean slightly forward. To move backward, lean slightly backward. To turn left or right, simply move the Segway's steering grip left or right. You will feel a sense of power and speed, but you will also maintain a feeling of safety and control. The Segway's technology will keep you upright during any movement.

Is it safe to use a Segway Human Transporter?
~ A great deal of research has gone into ensuring the Segway will provide a safe experience when used appropriately. The Segway has also been evaluated by four independent agencies for safety. When used appropriately, a Segway will provide a safe and enjoyable ride.

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Amenities

Room Amenities
~ Microwave, refrigerator, and coffee maker
~ Wet bar
~ Two 32" televisions
~ Sleeper sofa
~ Iron and ironing board
~ Alarm clock radio with ipod connectivity
~ Hairdryer
~ Access to pay-per-view movies, games, and music
~ Handicap suites available
~ Activity table with two chairs
~ Lounge chair

Hotel Amenities
~ Copy and fax services
~ Computer and printer access
~ High speed wireless access
~ On-site guest self-laundry facilities
~ Dry cleaning pick up
~ Same day dry cleaning
~ Whirlpool
~ Outdoor pool
~ Fitness center
~ Gift shop
~ Free shuttle service to Busch Gardens and Adventure Island
~ Free shuttle service to VA Hospital, Moffitt Cancer Center, and Shriners Hospital

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MINIMUM 4 DAYS ADVANCE BOOKING REQUIRED. If you have any children in your party, if your party is greater than 4 people, or if you are requesting more than one room per night, please call 888-805-7497. PLEASE NOTE: you will be receiving 3 separate E-tickets for this package: one for the hotel room, one for the Gourmet Dinner Dance Cruise from Clearwater, and one for the Segway Tour in Tampa Bay Area. Rates include tax. Please reserve online, or call us toll-free at 888-805-7497.