In today’s economy, many people are looking at their financial situation and wondering…”Is there any money left for me to take a vacation this year?” The answer could be yes! While you may not be able to take that dream Alaskan Cruise, or trip to Europe, even a small trip to a local hotel and spa can feel like a big getaway! Many great luxury spas and golf courses in the area are offering enticing packages to lure in local customers who just want a relaxing weekend retreat. In Tampa, just north of Sarasota, The Seminole Hard Rock Casino is not only luxurious, but fun too! With a 90,000 sq. ft. casino, 250 guest rooms, and a great restaurant and bar called Floyd’s, this place is a destination all its own. But one of the best features is the pools cascading fountains and cabanas, and the soothing Body Rock Spa. Spend your day soaking up the sun, then go in for an hour massage and mud treatment, and finish the day just in time for a great dinner and night in the casino. This hotel really has it all!

If you’re looking for a little less nightlife, and a lot more relaxation, another popular location is the Saddlebrook Resort and Spa. This four star resort hotel has 800 guest rooms, tennis courts, a relaxing pool, and fantastic dining. But were not done yet! Walk into the Terrace Garden, which is the Saddlebrook day spa, and receive treatments such as massage and hydrotherapy, body wraps, and mud treatments. You could spend your whole day right here! But there’s more! If you are a golf enthusiast the Palmer and Saddlebrook golf courses, along with the Arnold Palmer Golf Academy are enough to bring you to this resort by themselves. These renowned courses offer championship greens, right in your own back yard.!
You don’t have to go far to have everything you need. Leave out the airfare, gasoline and traveling expenses and contact one of these great resorts to see what packages they can offer you. You could be enjoying a massage and sipping frozen drinks in your private cabana this weekend!!
Once here, we know you will fall in love with the area and want to come back time and time again. Wouldn’t it be nice to own your own small condo or maintenance free villa in Tampa? This way you, your friends and family, will always have a welcoming place to stay in sunny Florida. Contact the Lipply Team if you are thinking about buying a second home in the Tampa area!