Tampa Area Resort Named One Of The Best Waterfront Hotels In The U.S.
There is something overly peaceful about staying in accommodations that are right on the water. USA Today recently listed the ten best waterfront hotels in the country, and a Tampa resort was named.
“Each of these 10 U.S. waterfront properties sets the scene for a memorable and relaxing vacation,” they state.
In addition to Tampa making the list, Florida had quite the showing in this list of best waterfront hotels. The Acqualina Resort and Residences on the Beach in Sunny Isles Beach ranked second. The Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort and Spa in Miramar Beach ranked eighth.
The Don CeSar – St. Pete Beach
Located at 3400 Gulf Boulevard, The Don CeSar was named the 10th best waterfront hotel in the country. This signature pink building has a history that goes back almost 100 years.
“If you dream of lounging on a white sandy beach, watching an unobstructed view of the sun setting across the Gulf of Mexico, you belong at The Don CeSar,” USA 10Best said.
In addition to King and Queen suites (241 guest rooms and 36 suites), the Don CeSar offers 71 Beach House Suites a half a mile up the beach, along the Gulf of Mexico.
In terms of amenities, there’s enough for the entire family to enjoy. There are outdoor heated pools and hot tubs. There’s a wide range of watersports right on the property and a play area designated for children on the beach. Furthermore, if you just feel like floating, you can hop right up to the SandDollar Pool Bar to unwind.
You can easily stay put at this pink palace. In addition to the SandDollar, there’s an outdoor kitchen, marketplace, and an indoor fine dining experience.
“Dramatically perched atop wind-swept dunes with expansive water views in every direction, the fully renovated Don CeSar is the crown jewel of Florida’s Gulf Coast,” The Don CeSar states.
Two Florida Restaurants Named Among The Best For French Fries
Do you want fries with that? Tasting Table recently published a list of restaurants with the best French Fries in the country and two New Florida establishments were named.
“From high-end steakhouses and neighborhood brasseries’ to fast food restaurants and even grocery store freezer aisles, fried spuds can be found in just about every type of restaurant or shop across the country,” Tasting Table explains. Their feature is specific to non-fast food restaurants.
French Fries are always a fan-favorite whether a side dish, an appetizer, or just a snack. They come in all shapes and sizes. Shoe strings crispy versions, thick-cut steak fries, seasoned curly fries, waffle fries, and even tater tots (are those considered fries, though?).
French Fry Fun Facts
In a 2019 story published by the Daily Meal, they discussed unique facts on French Fries in America. Two of the most fascinating have to do with McDonald’s. “Approximately 7 percent of the potatoes grown in the U.S. meet the same fate: they become McDonald’s french fries,” they said. They later stated that this fast food chain sells one-third of the French Fries consumed in the United States.
French Fries are like music. They are a common bond, and they are subjective. What one person prefers may be completely different from another. Better yet, both choices are correct.
For example, Best Things Florida released their list of best French Fries in the Sunshine State. It is completely different from Tasting Table’s. However, Tasting Table went and explored all corners of the country to crown their French Fry kings.
The two restaurants in Florida that were recognized for having some of the best French Fries in the country serve two very different styles. One of them is part of a restaurant that has expanded to other markets. The other is served in a restaurant where fries compliment BBQ.
Jeff Gorra is a Boston-based writer who has been with Beasley Media Group since the beginning of 2023. He writes about restaurants and food, as well as sports and rock music. His experience also includes show hosting and in-depth creative writing in rock and reggae dub music. Jeff’s an avid surfer, New York Giants, and Pearl Jam fan, however, if you make unforgettable pizza, he is sure to find you.
