Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Tampa - A unique destination

Every year, we friends visit a unique destination to have some fun and enjoyment. We try to plan a holiday in some offbeat destination that is still unexplored. This year, our place of interest was Tampa. We had not heard a lot about this place, so we started accumulating information about this place. We were surprised to know that this destination offers a wide spectrum of surprises that enthralls tourists coming here in large numbers. We also came to know about the cruises that are available in this region. This destination is located close to the Mexican Gulf. We looked for cruising companies that can offer affordable packages. First, we had to book cheap airline flights on many of the international airlines plying their services to this destination. We backpackers always look for cheap flights to Tampa as we could not afford high priced tickets.


Our next task was to decide the cruising company from which we wanted to buy a package tour. A wide selection of cruise lines is available in this city that attracts a large number of visitors to open waters. The major cruise lines offering luxurious and comfortable journey are Royal Caribbean, Carnival and Holland America. We selected one of the cruise liner and the best package offered by them. Packing began in the earnest and soon the day came when we reached this beautiful city located in Florida. Since we were traveling on a tight budget, we opted for 4 day cruise. There are weeklong cruises also available. As soon as reached this city, we spent 2-3 days in sightseeing. We were amazed to see many of the prominent tourist hot spots dotting the city landscape. The scenic splendor is also worth watching.

The day came when we boarded our cruise liner. The resplendent beauty all around simply mesmerized us. Our Caribbean cruise liner promised a trip to many exotic Mexican hotspots. We had decided to splurge a little and booked for an underwater dive and snorkeling trips when on cruise. The whole atmosphere was joyous and many fun loving people were on board. There was vast expanse of azure blue waters all around but, still, not at any point of time did we felt bored. The cruises are known to offer myriad options for fun, entertainment and excitement. There are many activities in which passengers can enjoy with their friends and family members. Music and dance in the evening is perfect for the fitting end to a day. Refreshing sea breezes offered us a chance to relax and unwind. Truly, this trip to Tampa was a glorious one. Availability of cheap tickets to Tampa has enhanced the number of passengers coming here. We had booked US Airways, but besides this carrier, there are many other flights to Tampa. The options are unlimited for traveling to this wonderful destination.