Tampa Top 10 Family Travel, Tampa, Florida

Ever since our visit to the Epicurean a few years back, Tampa Bay has remained at the top of our list of favorite cities to visit. Besides the fact that it's a one tank trip for us, Tampa is bursting with things to do for the whole family. Our last trip was more of a romantic couples weekend, so this time we decided to unlock Tampa Bay's treasure trove of family destinations. Here is our West Family Top 10.

A family destination in and of itself, the Marriott Waterside is ideally located down town right across from the sportsplex. Just around the corner from the Port, you have easy access to the Cruise terminal, Tampa Bay's stunning museums, and the popular River Walk. We stayed on the dedicated Wellness Suite floor, which was perfect for the family. Our suite included light therapy you could set for the time of day or mood you were in, and aromatherapy which eased the anxiety and wildness our little ones sometimes get when visiting a new place. We enjoyed the lobby bar, room service, the Waterside Grill, and the hotel's stunning pool deck and fitness center. The children were endlessly doted upon by the staff and enjoyed daily gifts including stuffed animals, and coloring books. It was clear the Marriott Waterside is a destination that goes above and beyond to make every guest feel special big and small. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).