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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Travel
Lucy Thackray

Why Tampa, Florida is the blazing beach-and-city break you’ve never thought of

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You’ve probably distantly heard about Tampa, Florida ‒ but mainly in the context of huge sporting events, stadium gigs or even business conferences.

But Florida’s third city (from a holiday perspective, after established favourites Miami and Orlando) is also great for a bit of low-key winter sun. With a raft of new hotels opening their doors this year, and new flights launching in November 2022, it gets 30C in winter and has its own all-American, hedonistic charisma. So what’s all the fuss about? I crossed the pond to find out.

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