Seth and Laura's favorite beach, Madeira Beach + John's Pass, is only 35 minutes from Tampa and an hour and a half from Dade City, FL.

Other beautiful beaches in the area are St. Pete Beach, Passagrille Beach, Honeymoon Island State Park, and Clearwater Beach (which is more touristy.)

Tampa and St. Pete have so many good restaurants! Some of our favorites are:

-Yard House

-The Attic Cafe

-First Watch (breakfast)

-Water + Flour

-The Lure

-Ava

-Armature Works (like a giant, fun food court)

-Frenchy's Outpost (get the fish spread)

-Kilwins Ice Cream

-Chill Bar Ice Cream

-Red Mesa Cafe

-Craft Street Kitchen

-Zim Zari

-Forbici Modern Italian

-Green Lemon (super loud! But the queso is amazing!)

-Four Green Fields

Disney's with four theme parks: Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom are between 1.5-2 hours from Tampa. Early March offers pleasant weather and lower crowds, perfect for enjoying the rides, shows, and character encounters.

Laura's favorite is Epcot (lots of good food.)

Between 1.5-2 hour drive from Tampa. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Marvel Super Hero Island, and Universal CityWalk.

Thrill-seekers will love Busch Gardens’ roller coasters and animal exhibits. In early March, the park is less crowded, making it easy to enjoy the rides and seasonal events like the Food & Wine Festival.

This water park is known for its unique attractions like dolphin-plunging water slides and family-friendly wave pools.

Kayak or paddleboard through clear blue waters and explore the natural springs. Early March is a great time to spot manatees as they migrate back to the Gulf of Mexico.