If you’re planning on leaving Hartford and vacationing in Tampa, be prepared for entertainment and relaxation in the Sunshine State. When you arrive in Tampa, enjoy a meal at one of the many restaurants in the airport. Then pick up your rental car, and spend a day under the sun enjoying the bays clear blue water and white sandy beaches. The top beaches in the area are Clearwater Beach, Fort DeSota Park and Caladesi Island State Park.

Head downtown and explore some culture at the Tampa Museum of Art, or visit The Florida Aquarium to see many of the species found in the water around Florida. Enjoy the Southern hospitality of Tampa at an array of delectable restaurants and bars, located downtown and along the beaches.

Key Facts

Several public transportation companies are available at the Tampa International Airport (TPA) to transport you to your destinations. The HART Regional Transit is the public bus transportation, and The Red Coach is a charter bus service, providing scheduled services from the airport. If you’re looking to rent a car, the rental car companies are conveniently located near the Red Baggage Claim Area.

Hints and Tips

The flight from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Tampa is about two and a half hours. Tampa Bay is also a port of departure for several of the top cruise lines.