Discover the joys of Tampa Florida now that Virgin Atlantic flies there direct from Heathrow
Tap into Tampa: There are now direct Virgin Atlantic flights between Heathrow and this bustling Florida metropolis, with its rich history and irresistible energy. Max Davidson spends three nights at the new JW Marriott hotel, located in the heart of Tampa. workers roll cigars in the city's newest cigar factory. He also likes to explore Hyde Park Village where he discovers Timpano, a "humdinger" from a restaurant
AdvertisementHonestly, I was at the bottom of the learning curve when it came to Tampa. I had heard of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the local football team, but that was about it. Most British visitors to Florida head straight for Orlando and Miami.
But the old pecking order is changing fast. That's probably why Virgin Atlantic, smelling a winner, is now offering direct flights to Tampa. Parts of the city are dilapidated; public transport is quite basic. Tampa has been up, down, up, down again, like one of the roller coasters at Busch Gardens, the family-friendly theme park north of downtown.
But its overall trajectory is definitely on the rise. I spent three nights at the brand new JW Marriott hotel in the heart of Tampa and had a great time.
The city combines the vibrancy of 21st century America with just a hint of old-school southern charm. He is ...
Honestly, I was at the bottom of the learning curve when it came to Tampa. I had heard of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the local football team, but that was about it. Most British visitors to Florida head straight for Orlando and Miami.
But the old pecking order is changing fast. That's probably why Virgin Atlantic, smelling a winner, is now offering direct flights to Tampa. Parts of the city are dilapidated; public transport is quite basic. Tampa has been up, down, up, down again, like one of the roller coasters at Busch Gardens, the family-friendly theme park north of downtown.
But its overall trajectory is definitely on the rise. I spent three nights at the brand new JW Marriott hotel in the heart of Tampa and had a great time.
The city combines the vibrancy of 21st century America with just a hint of old-school southern charm. He is ...
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