Galinda and Elphaba’s Dream Escape from Oz.
All witches, good or bad, deserve a magical escape to America’s Best Beaches. St. Pete-Clearwater, Florida, is the ‘popular’ choice for Brits looking for a winter sun break like no other. With year-round sunshine, and temperatures sustaining 25 degrees Celsius, it is the perfect time to ‘defy gravity’ and fly across to this slice of Gulf Coast paradise for some winter sun this year.
‘Everyone deserves the chance to fly’ into Tampa International Airport (TPA), and with daily flights from London, it’s easy as magic to reach St. Pete-Clearwater’s award-winning white sand beaches, just 30 minutes from TPA. Whether it is floating on a bubble between St. Pete Beach’s Pink Palace, the Don CeSar or exploring mangroves at Shell Key Preserve, this perfect combination of pink and green will be sure to guarantee a wicked time for all witches!
Trade in Oz and step into the shoes of the world’s two favourite witches this year and discover St. Pete-Clearwater’s most enchanting experiences, inspired by Wicked Part Two: For Good.
Galinda’s Dream Palaces: St. Pete-Clearwater’s Pink Hued Hotels
St. Pete-Clearwater is home to not just one but three pink hotels, dotted around each of the destination’s top spots where a stay is sure to be otherworldly.
Whether it’s St. Pete Beach’s gem, the Don CeSar, historic Vinoy Resort & Golf Club in downtown St. Pete, or sprawling Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach, each corner of the destination is fit to match Galinda’s pink wardrobe. Plus, these are some of the destinations top properties. And of course, pink pairs well with the emerald Gulf waters…
Look to the Western Sky: St. Pete Sunsets
Unobstructed views of the sunset from St. Pete-Clearwater’s Gulf Coast make for nightly moments of magic. The sky becomes an artist’s palette at sunset, where pink, purple, and orange dance around one another as the glow engulfs the destination. Create the perfect evening moment at one of the many beach and rooftop bars, like Sparrow at Moxy or Caddy’s Beach Bar, and enjoy a wicked cocktail as the sun melts below the horizon. Here, pink is a part of the nightly routine.
Wicked Wildlife: State Parks, Preserves, and Mangroves
Where emerald Gulf waters mingle amongst mangroves and desert barrier islands, you find St. Pete-Clearwater’s green State Parks, preserves and biodiverse ecosystems. Honeymoon Island and Caladesi Island crown the county as two near untouched island retreats. Weedon Island Preserve provides over 6,000 acres of lush wetlands to explore and Fort De Soto Park proves a top spot to e-bike and snorkel, whilst a visit at St. Pete Sunken Gardens perfectly marries tropical greenery with statuesque pink flamingos. Why not swap sugar sands for the cavernous mangrove systems of Shell Key Preserve with Get Up and Go Tampa Bay clear-bottom kayaks, rated the no.1 outdoor experience by TripAdvisor for a reason. You may even meet a manatee! Call Dorothy because this definitely isn’t Kansas!
‘Toss Toss’ because flavour needs drama, and presentation is everything
A partner destination of the Florida MICHELIN Guide, St. Pete-Clearwater is no stranger to culinary excellence. International cuisine lines 30-blocks of Central Avenue in downtown and freshly caught seafood dots the 35-miles of white sand beaches meaning every traveller will find their flavour. The pink of fresh tuna sashimi at Michelin-recommended Sushi Sho Rexley and leafy greens of the famed ‘1905 Salad’ at Columbia Restaurant pair perfectly with a bewitching rooftop cocktail on the St. Pete Pier. In fact, Brick Street Farm, a local hydroponic farm in downtown St. Pete, provides fresh leafy greens to nearby restaurants, including Allelo on Central Ave. So ‘toss toss’ a salad and discover a world of flavour in St. Pete-Clearwater!
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About Visit St. Pete-Clearwater:
Nestled on a sun-soaked peninsula on Florida’s west coast, separating the Gulf Coast from Tampa Bay, St. Pete-Clearwater is the gateway to world-class cultural experiences along with 35 miles of award-winning white-sand beaches annually ranked among the world’s best. Immerse yourself in our picturesque sunsets & go beyond the beaches to explore our unique cultural heritage, interactive art exhibits, sporting & recreational activities, a culinary scene serving an innovatively delicious dining experience, & great local shopping. St. Pete-Clearwater is your only destination with spectacular beaches complimented by world-renowned museums, family fun & endless sunshine.
Tampa International Airport is the gateway to St. Pete-Clearwater, conveniently located just 30 minutes away from America’s Best Beaches and offers daily flights from London through Virgin Atlantic and British Airways. To learn more about St. Pete-Clearwater, visit visitstpeteclearwater.com.
