Tampa – Hula Bay

Hula Bay, located in Tampa, Florida, offers an escape to a tropical oasis with its waterfront location, open-air dining, and laid-back island vibes. The restaurant features a fusion menu of Hawaiian, Asian, and American cuisine, including a sushi bar and signature cocktails. The tranquil sanctuary also provides stunning bay views and outdoor activities.

Tampa – Dinosaur World Florida

This is a fun one! When you often pass an epic looking place on I-4 near Tampa, FL that has giant dinosaur statues along the highway and looks a bit like a vintage tourist trap… plus you have friends that are as obsessed with Dinosaurs as you are – Dinosaur World is a must stop adventure!

Tampa – Straz Center – CATS

Sometimes in life, a thoughtful act of kindness comes along, and the impact is deeper than you realize.  When a very lovely friend of ours discovered she wasn’t going to be able to attend a show she had tickets for, and offered them to us, the emotions it brought forth were immense.  Mark and I had the pleasure of attending the second to last night of the Broadway musical CATS at the Straz Center in Tampa last weekend, and we are still feeling the effects. Dinner, a show, and a Memory.