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  1. zeldasdad avatar

    RE: Tampa to Keys and ?

    by zeldasdad 30 May 2012

    #7, the stretch of I-75 that crosses south Florida is known as Alligator Alley. US-41, the Tamiami Trail is south of I-75. It is the…

  2. SoloHobo avatar

    RE: Tampa to Keys and ?

    by SoloHobo 29 May 2012

    if you look at a map, there really is only one direct route from Tampa to the Keys, I-75 to 1.

  3. tiggerof4 avatar

    RE: Tampa to Keys and ?

    by tiggerof4 29 May 2012

    Thanks everyone. So, here's a rough itinerary based on our research. 1. Tampa - 3 nights (one day spent doing business). Where to stay?…

  4. marcopolko avatar

    RE: Carrying wine onto the plane from the duty-free shop

    by marcopolko 26 May 2012

    I believe that the USA legal limit of alcoholic beverages is 1 liter per adult (21?). Whether anyone chooses to enforce that or not is…

  5. SoloHobo avatar

    RE: Tampa to Keys and ?

    by SoloHobo 24 May 2012

    Yea, Key West is not cheap...

  6. zeldasdad avatar

    Re: Tampa to Keys and ?

    by zeldasdad 24 May 2012

    [*You should read this thread.*|http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/thread.jspa?threadID=2199682&messageID=19887764#19887764]

  7. tiggerof4 avatar

    RE: Tampa to Keys and ?

    by tiggerof4 24 May 2012

    Thank you both for the quick feedback. So, we're thinking about leaving from Miami to save some driving time. So a rough itinerary would…

  8. SoloHobo avatar

    RE: Tampa to Keys and ?

    by SoloHobo 23 May 2012

    Longboat Key is nice. Otherwise, look at map. Seafood.

  9. bzookaj avatar

    RE: Tampa to Keys and ?

    by bzookaj 23 May 2012

    Fort De Soto Park. Myakka River State Park. Biscayne National Park. Bahia Honda State Park. >Places to stay and eat Budget, +in numbe…

  10. tiggerof4 avatar

    Tampa to Keys and ?

    by tiggerof4 23 May 2012

    We're trying to plan a road trip from Tampa (start point here for business reasons) to the Keys area for the end of July for 7-10 days.…

  11. tiggerof4 avatar

    RE: San Francisco to Grand Canyon

    by tiggerof4 23 May 2012

    Thanks everyone for your feedback thus far. Well, it looks like we may have to save this trip for next year; maybe it's a good thing…

  12. jhenley87 avatar

    RE: Peru or Bolivia?

    by jhenley87 23 May 2012

    I have never been to Bolivia, but two trips to Peru mean that I can genuinely tell you itis not to be missed! I personally love Cusco…

  13. SoloHobo avatar

    RE: Amtrak inefficiency rant

    by SoloHobo 22 May 2012

    The governor was smart in the Florida project between Orlando and Tampa made no sense, and nobody would of used it, and would of become…

  14. jhenley87 avatar

    RE: Your 5 favourite buildings/structures in the world you have seen.

    by jhenley87 22 May 2012

    *Ait Benhaddou (Morocco) *Machu Picchu (Peru) *Jungfrau Region (Swiss Alps) *Lago de Atitlan (Guatemala) *Eiffel Tower at night (France)…

  15. jhenley87 avatar

    RE: THE VIEW YOU´LL NEVER FORGET!!!

    by jhenley87 22 May 2012

    View: Seeing the Colisseum for the first time immediately as you exit the dark and dingy metro station. Moment: Pushing a bid red button…

  16. mads1989 avatar

    RE: Usa trip advice!

    by mads1989 22 May 2012

    Sorry i meant to be clearer, Is 2 days each in San Diego, Austin and New Orleans enough? As we wanted to make it to Tampa by either the…

  17. kevincasey avatar

    musician seeking travel buddy (USA - NYC>Florida>TX>Seattle>San Diego)

    by kevincasey 09 May 2012

    Hello! I am putting this out there, I am touring the country in June and July, I know this might a bit last minute? But I believe there's…

  18. letomlinson avatar

    TAMPA - EVERGLADES - KEY WEST - MIAMI

    by letomlinson 07 May 2012

    Hi all, Me and my boyfriend have booked our first trip to the USA in June and are looking for some advice. We have 12 days in Florida,…

  19. pappy164 avatar

    RE: British gents in Florida. Miami/keys/ft laude or all of them?

    by pappy164 03 May 2012

    all of which are about a 30-45 drive from Tampa depending on where you're going

  20. pappy164 avatar

    RE: British gents in Florida. Miami/keys/ft laude or all of them?

    by pappy164 03 May 2012

    No good beaches in Tampa, but great ones in Clearwater, City of St. Pete Beach, Treasure Island, Madeira, ect..Clearwater beach is a big…

  21. arizzo10 avatar

    Re: British gents in Florida. Miami/keys/ft laude or all of them?

    by arizzo10 03 May 2012

    Thanks for the replies. What's Tampa like as a city/beach?

  22. pappy164 avatar

    RE: British gents in Florida. Miami/keys/ft laude or all of them?

    by pappy164 02 May 2012

    Ybor city in Tampa is party central, it's cheap and not nearly as fake as Miami Beach or Key West. Both of those are cool, but you'll…

  23. pappy164 avatar

    Re: Usa trip advice!

    by pappy164 01 May 2012

    My reply wasn't meant to be gender specific, I'm sorry if it came off like that (maybe because I mentioned cigars?). Either way, I'd be…

  24. mads1989 avatar

    RE: Usa trip advice!

    by mads1989 29 April 2012

    Hello, Even though we are visiting Tampa to see family friends we are still really excited to visit a new place and see what it has to…

  25. ianw6705 avatar

    RE: Usa trip advice!

    by ianw6705 28 April 2012

    Settle down pappy ... the question is now moot, since the OP has advised us that they have included Tampa because they are visiting family…

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