Tampa Bay Excursions St. Pete Beach Waverunners: Scream over the waves and explore the Gulf waters. On the beach at TradeWinds Island Grand, St. Pete Beach Parasailing: Soar above the shore for the thrill of a lifetime! On the beach at TradeWinds Island Grand, St. Pete Beach Snorkeling Excursions: Snorkel among the sea life and around sunken Spanish-American war forts. Explore the island, old lighthouse, and enjoy this wildlife refuge at the mouth of Tampa Bay. On the beach at TradeWinds Island Grand, St. Pete Beach Shelling/Dolphin Watch Excursions: Visit a “deserted” island, perfect for shelling, snorkeling, swimming and bird watching, and watch resident dolphins play in their natural habitat. Both sailing and pontoon boat excursions available. Off the beach at TradeWinds Island Grand and at Dolphin Landings, St. Pete Beach Egmont Key: Explore old forts, a lighthouse, forgotten paths and snorkeling on this island at the entrance to Tampa Bay. Dolphin Landings, St. Pete Beach Sunset Sailing Cruise: Enjoy a mental massage and relax aboard a beautiful sailing yacht while enjoying a famous Florida sunset. Free soft drinks and water, BYOB; Cameras highly recommended. Dolphin Landings, St. Pete Beach Fishing Charters: Reel Animals fishing charters can make it great day fishing on the bays and coastal waters. Pick ups from St. Pete Beach area can be arranged. Starlight Princess Dining Cruise: Board this paddlewheel riverboat for great dining, living entertainment and dancing … plus gorgeous sunsets, soft breezes, ever-changing waterfront views and brilliant starlit skies. Corey Causeway, St. Pete Beach Dolphin Racer Speedboat Adventure: Take an exhilarating tour of St. Pete Beach and neighboring islands on this high-speed tour. The boat creates a large wake, inviting dolphins to jump and body surf alongside. Corey Causeway, St. Pete Beach John’s Pass Plaza and Boardwalk: for the best day in Tampa Bay explore this boardwalk teeming with shopping, dining, fishing, sightseeing and entertainment. Madeira Beach, a short trolley ride from TradeWinds Island Resorts on St. Pete Beach Ghost Tours: Discover haunted halls and horrifying hermits on St. Pete Beach. “It’s to die for” says Mort U. Ary! America's (and Fido’s) #1 Beach: Ft. De Soto Park, TripAdvisor's #1 Beach in America, is pet friendly. No more choosing between man's best friend and man's favorite vacation spot, you now have it all in one location. The sand, the surf, and the bark. Your pawed playmate will have a blast getting back to nature on the white sand coastline of Ft. De Soto Park, just 10 minutes from St. Pete Beach. Galleries and Shops: From Corey Avenue on St. Pete Beach to the tip of Pass-A-Grille, you’ll find eclectic galleries, shops, restaurants and bars. Hop aboard the trolley (stops at TradeWinds Island Grand and Sandpiper) and make a day of it! Downtown Museums, Shopping & Dining Explore the world-renowned Salvador Dali museum, the Florida International Museum – a Smithsonian Institution, the Museum of Fine Arts, the Museum of History and the Florida Holocaust Museum; all within walking distance of each other or a short $1 trolley ride in downtown St. Petersburg. Visit The Pier to savor a meal at one of Tampa Bay’s most famous restaurants, The Columbia, or spend a few hours at BayWalk – the area’s exciting open-air entertainment complex complete with movie theaters, trendy shops and unique restaurants. Tarpon Springs Spend the day in the Greek community of Tarpon Springs, where you can experience Greek traditions and history, authentic Mediterranean meals, and sponge diving demonstrations, or relax while hunting for the perfect souvenir. Sporting Events Catch the excitement at one of many professional sports in the area, including Tampa Bay Buccaneer’s Football, Tampa Bay Devil Rays Baseball, Tampa Bay Lightning Hockey and Tampa Bay Storm Arena Football – all within a easy driving distance of the resort. Tampa Experience the excitement of Busch Gardens theme park, the Florida Aquarium and the Museum of Science and Industry. When night falls, catch a play at the world-class Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center or enjoy dinner and live music at one of more than 50 bars and restaurants in the popular historic district and former “Cigar Capital of the World”, Ybor City. Orlando The TradeWinds Island Resorts are located within two hours of many of Florida’s most thrilling attractions, including the Walt Disney World theme parks, Universal Studios parks and SeaWorld Adventure Parks.