This Tampa Hotel Named ‘Most Incredible’ In The World
Tampa is at the top of another list! This time it’s for one of the ‘Most Incredible’ hotels in the world. This fabulous hotel is the first and only five-star hotel and was recently named one of the best in the world by Fodors. This annual list debuts the 60 best hotels in the world to travelers. As a matter of fact there are only 20 hotels in North America nominated. The Tampa Edition was the only hotel in the entire state of Florida to make the list.
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This travel company describes The Tampa Edition as “posh yet minimalist” with their beautiful rooms and delicious restaurants. One of their signature restaurant’s named Lilac, received a Michelin star. This hotel is very exclusive and also offers a different area with condos. The most expensive one recently sold to Jeff Vinik for $8.34 million. It is one of just 38 residences in the exclusive hotel located downtown.
Florida features vibrant cities with a diverse cultural scene all over the place. Miami which is mainly known for its lively nightlife, still offers a lot of family friendly things to do. Let’s not forget about Tampa Bay! Tampa offers the Tampa Museum of Art and Florida Aquarium for fun places for the family. Don’t forget about their energetic sports scene with the NFL’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the NHL’s Tampa Bay Lightning. Although, Orlando is the #1 city in Florida for family vacations the average cost for a week in Orlando is $1,800 which is affordable. Scroll down for the top five places in the state of Florida for the best family vacations.
Tampa is located just an hour away from some of the most famous amusement parks in the entire world. You can go to Disney, Universal Studios, Sea World, Discovery Cove and Crayola World. There’s also Busch Gardens which is located in Tampa so you don’t need to drive to Orlando and deal with traffic. (Rachel/BBGI) With more people moving to Tampa every single day locals have noticed traffic getting worse every day. Then mix in tourist who are always vacationing, all the snowbirds and it’s become a lot to deal with at times. Getty Royalty Free Tampa has a very strong economy, especially in healthcare, technology, tourism, and education. The healthcare industry thrives with Tampa General Hospital and Moffitt Cancer Center, which gives many careers to medical professionals, researchers, and other staff. The technology industry is booming in Tampa with growing companies like Sykes Enterprises that offer positions in software development, IT support, and cybersecurity. Getty Royalty Free Although the cost of living may be affordable, it does come at a price! The minimum wage in Tampa, Florida is lower compared to other major cities in the U.S. is now at $11 per hour starting in September 2023. Getty Royalty Free It seems like things are just getting more and more expensive every year! It’s important to save as much money as you can so you can retire one day! That’s just another reason why so many people are moving to Tampa Bay. Although, not every city in Florida is the same when it comes to finances and taxes moving to Tampa can save more money when you compare it to other big metropolitan cities. Getty Royalty Free Tampa is super-hot right now! No really, we have a massive heat advisory, and it seems to be a daily thing. It feels like it’s 110 degrees outside so you can’t be outside too long at the moment. Getty Royalty Free Research is important here! Many schools like Hillsborough County aren’t just one of the top school districts in the Tampa area, it’s one of the best in the country! However, there are many pockets of bad schools in Tampa Bay so it’s important you do a lot of research before moving to one specific area. Getty Royalty Free7 Pros And Cons Of Living In Tampa Bay
Pro: Attractions and Theme Parks
Con: Tourists and Snowbirds
Pro: The Job Market
Con: Low Minimum Wage
Pro: Cost Of Living
Con: The Humidity
Pro & Con: The Schools
