Travel

Flight

Tampa International Airport

Tampa International Airport is an international airport six miles west of Downtown Tampa and Tampa International Airport (TPA) 21 miles to Clearwater Beach on Florida’s Gulf Coast at the center of Pinellas County’s 35 miles of white sandy beaches, including Tarpon Springs and its historic Greek sponge docks to the north, the award-winning Fort De Soto beaches to the south, and with gems in between such as the pristine Caladesi Island State Park, accessible by public ferry.

Flight

St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport

St. Petersburg Airport (PIE) to Downtown Tampa is a short 17 miles and takes approximately 22 minutes to drive from St. Petersburg Airport (PIE) to Downtown Tampa.

Rental Car

TPA Rental Car Center

For those of our guests who do not wish to drive or do not drive, all major rideshare apps are supported in Tampa Bay.

Hotel

Hotel Flor Tampa Downtown, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Tampa is a very popular destination in the month of OCTOBER to help our friends and family secure a hotel room and one at a discounted rate we have booked a block of rooms. Please use the link below when booking your room. The Hotel Flor Tampa is a historic hotel in Tampa, Florida, opened in 1927 as the Hotel Floridan. Construction of the Hotel Floridan began in 1926. It was designed by prominent Tampa architects G.A. Miller and Francis J. Kennard and was constructed at a cost of $1.9 million. It opened in 1927, with 19 floors and 316 rooms. At the time the Floridan was the tallest building in Tampa and would remain the tallest building in until 1966. The hotel joined the Tapestry Collection division of Hilton Hotels & Resorts in 2024 and was renamed the Hotel Flor, following a $25 million renovation. The Sapphire Lounge was remodeled as The Dan, a restaurant modeled on old-school speakeasies. Also located on the property is the grab-and-go Cass Street Coffee, open for breakfast and lunch.

Train

TECO Line Streetcar System

The TECO Line Streetcar in Tampa is a 2.7-mile-long historic streetcar system that connects downtown Tampa, Channelside, and the Ybor City historic district. It features 11 stations along the route, each reflecting the design characteristics of the surrounding area and incorporating public art. The streetcar provides a FREE, convenient way to explore these districts and the Tampa Bay area.

Travel Note

Weather and How to Dress

The best weather in Tampa Bay in October generally occurs in the last two weeks of the month and into early November. This is due to the transition from the hot, humid summer to the milder, drier fall season. While the first half of October can still be hot and humid with occasional rain, the latter part of the month sees temperatures drop into the low 70s and highs in the low 80s, with less humidity and rain.