This was taken from a Continental Airlines 757-300 as we flew over the Tampa-St Petersburg- Clearwater area. This was from 36,000 feet. You can see downtown Tampa, Tampa International Airport, the Bayshore Area and the military base. Once we cross Tampa Bay you can see St. Petersburg and the hotels and condos on Clearwater Beach.

Video of the outside of the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

Quick view of Florida from the hotel

WABC Travel Show Host Erik Hastings visits TradeWinds Island Resorts on St. Pete Beach, just 30 minutes from Tampa International Airport. Families, couples, and friends soak up the sun on 20 acres of white sand beach on the Gulf of Mexico. Swimming, tennis, beach Olympics, volleyball, miniature golf, fitness center, bungee trampoline, paddle boats, and a giant water slide engage the active...

Day 2of our vacation, Busch Gardens Tampa

A mostly picture slideshow of our winter "vacation"

From Montreal, Quebec Canada and Anchorage Alaska we got together for a couple of fun weeks in the sun in Phoenix, Los Angeles, and the Gulf of Mexico Florida Coast near Tampa - St. Petersburg. Parasail, wave runner, and swimming 'action' scenes are included. Good times!