St. Petersburg • Clearwater 2009 - (Page 3) Here are a few of the top features on www.VisitStPeteClearwater.com that will make your trip-planning easier (and more fun!). » Hot Deals Hotels, resorts and attractions in the St. Pete/Clearwater area are always offering great values. You can access these specials by clicking on the Hot Deals button on www.VisitStPeteClearwater.com.There you’ll find packages, offers for free nights, off-peak travel values and other specials. » Events » Stay in Touch Are you planning your vacation around a particular event? Or do you already have those two weeks marked off on your calendar and want to know what’s going on while you’re in the St. Pete/Clearwater area? Check out the extensive Events section on www.VisitStPeteClearwater.com, where you can search by festival or event type or date range. A great way to keep track of hot deals and other timely news about the St. Pete/Clearwater area is to sign up for the electronic magazine designed to showcase all kinds great vacation experiences there. Go to www.VisitStPeteClearwater.com and click on the Newsletter link to get – and stay – in the loop. » Map Tours Click on the Map Tours button on www.VisitStPeteClearwater.com to explore spas, natural and cultural attractions and more. You can explore using Google Maps or Google Earth. :AMERICA’S NUMBER ONE BEACH Dr. Stephen Leatherman, a.k.a. “Dr. Beach,” named Caladesi Island State Park number one in the United States (out of a possible 650 public swimming beaches). This year, Leatherman, a noted coastal researcher, found that the powder-white sand (and other amenities) at Caladesi Island State Park moved the beach to the top of his America’s Best Beaches List, up from the number two spot in 2006 and 2007 . Noted travel site TripAdvisor's online community named Fort De Soto Park the number one beach in the nation in 2008. With its remote location, forts, bike trails and miles of sea oats-lined sands, this recreational playground is not to be missed. Read all about Caladesi, Fort De Soto and other spectacular beaches at http://americasno1beach.com. Caladesi Island www.VisitStPeteClearwater.com 3 http://www.VisitStPeteClearwater.com http://www.VisitStPeteClearwater.com http://www.VisitStPeteClearwater.com http://www.VisitStPeteClearwater.com http://www.VisitStPeteClearwater.com http://americasno1beach.com http://www.VisitStPeteClearwater.com
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