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Tampa
The thriving city of Tampa on the west coast of the Florida peninsula is home to mixed ethnicity, beautiful historical suburbs, which blend exquisitely with the sleek skyscrapers in the city and exclusive cruise liners and fishing boats in the port. It was the Cuban immigrant community, led by Vicente Martinez Ybor, who put Tampa on the map when they introduced the cigar industry in the 1880s and developed Ybor City, now fully restored to its Latin Quarter elegance and a favourite neighbourhood for tourists to explore, by day or night.
The resorts of Clearwater and St Petersburg are the most popular resorts in the region and many visitors to Tampa, stay in the resorts opposite Tampa Bay. Most pay at least one visit to Tampa itself, however, for the exciting attractions and excellent museums on offer, particularly families with children in tow. The most popular attraction is the Busch Gardens entertainment park. Tampa is also within easy reach of Orlando, site of the world-famous Walt Disney World's theme and adventure park.
