Monday, August 7, 2017

Things to do in and around St. Pete: Beaches and Hotels.

Things to do in and around St. Pete:  Beaches and Hotels. 

Mostly videos of the two historic/iconic St. Pete hotels, the Don CeSar and the Vinoy. 

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http://www.chattanoogan.com/2017/3/29/344912/Diane-Siskin-St.-Petersburg-Florida.aspx

Diane Siskin: St. Petersburg, Florida Offers A Waterfront Panorama

All along Southwest Florida there are cities, towns and barrier islands which offer enticements to both visitors and residents alike. Some of those cities can boast of historic hotels which have gotten a new lease on life.

If you are looking for a gulf coast sanctuary that offers a charming downtown, along with great resort hotels, a gorgeous marina, world-famous cultural institutions and glorious
sunsets look no further than St. Petersburg and the magnificent reconstruction of the historic Vinoy Hotel.

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http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2014/06/06/move-over-miami-the-best-of-st-pete/

Move Over, Miami: The Best of St. Pete

It’s our first evening in St. Petersburg, Florida, and the prospect of homemade French-Vietnamese spring rolls has spurred us off the Gulf Coast’s white sands to family-owned Café Alesia. Lofty ceilings, polished concrete floors, wooden tables, Technicolor paintings, and a sympatico waiter who skips–yes, skips–across the room as we head to the back patio set the perfect stage for our vacationing party of three.

My husband, teenage daughter, and I fit right in among the handful of others at the outdoor tables under twinkling fairy lights and bougainvillea: date-night couples, friends, a multi-generational extended family. In fact, after devouring the delicate rolls followed by bowls of steaming pho and barbecued sirloin ribs, we’re the last to leave. We’re also on a first-name basis with our skipping waiter, Walter. “When you come here, you turn into a regular,” he says, as we settle up. “There’s something addicting about the food.”

It wasn’t just the food. After five days in and around St. Pete, I felt something mildly addicting about the whole place. Beyond the dreamy beaches I found a stiletto-free, thinking-person’s Florida where glassblowing is art, shuffleboard is cool, mid-century modern lives, local craft beer trumps $15 cocktails, and the sun shines an average of 361 days a year.

Here’s the lowdown.

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http://www.coastalliving.com/travel/gulf-coast/st-petersburg-florida-travel-guide

Best Places to Live: St. Petersburg, Florida

Get to know this upstart city on Florida’s Gulf Coast, and one of the 20 Best Places to Live 2017. Get the inside scoop on St. Petersburg, including where to eat, drink, play, and stay. 

Nestled on the bright blue waters of Tampa Bay, this cosmopolitan city just keeps getting better and better, with a downtown arts and culture scene best exemplified by the spectacular Dalí Museum anchoring the waterfront. Historic, small-scale neighborhoods balance the big-city pleasures. With mild winters, this is a year-round city of outdoor play, and the proximity of 35 miles of white-sand beaches adds a quality-of-life layer that few other sophisticated enclaves possess.

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St. Petersburg / Clearwater, Florida "Beaches" - travel destination video

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Published on Oct 11, 2012

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Top10 Recommended Hotels in St Pete Beach, Florida, USA

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Published on Oct 18, 2016

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Top10 Recommended Hotels in St Pete Beach, Florida, USA

1. Loews Don CeSar Hotel **** https://www.booking.com/hotel/us/loews-don-cesar.html
2. The Kimpton Hotel Zamora **** https://www.booking.com/hotel/us/three-seven-zero-one-st-petersburg.html
3. Guy Harvey Outpost - A TradeWinds Beach Resort **** https://www.booking.com/hotel/us/tradewinds-sandpiper.html
4. TradeWinds Island Grand **** https://www.booking.com/hotel/us/tradewinds-island.html
5. Bilmar Beach Resort *** https://www.booking.com/hotel/us/bilmar-beach-resort.html
6. Treasure Bay Resort and Marina *** https://www.booking.com/hotel/us/treasure-island-11125-gulf-boulevard.html
7. Grand Plaza Beachfront Resort Hotel & Conference Center *** https://www.booking.com/hotel/us/holibeachfrontresortpet.html
8. Treasure Island Beach Resort *** https://www.booking.com/hotel/us/treasure-island-beach-resort.html
9. Dolphin Beach Resort *** https://www.booking.com/hotel/us/dolphin-beach-resort.html
10. Postcard Inn On The Beach *** https://www.booking.com/hotel/us/postcard-inn-on-the-beach.html

Houses and flats for rent in St Pete Beach http://www.airbnb.com/c/9e5274

Look for cheap airline tickets to St Pete Beach http://www.jetradar.com/flights/?marker=12080.StPeteBeach

Address:

1. 3400 Gulf Boulevard, St. Pete Beach, FL 33706, United States of America
This property is 2 minutes walk from the beach. Nicknamed The Pink Palace for its pink façade and grandeur architecture, Loews Don CeSar Hotel has welcomed guests since its opening in 1928. The hotel boasts 2 heated pools, 3 lounges, free WiFi, and a beachfront location in St. Pete Beach, Florida.
2. 3701 Gulf Boulevard, St. Pete Beach, FL 33706, United States of America
This property is 2 minutes walk from the beach. Located in St. Pete Beach, Florida, this Mediterranean-style hotel features an outdoor swimming pool, a 7-slip marina, and a rooftop bar. It is opposite the beach and offers rooms and suites equipped with free WiFi access.
3. 6000 Gulf Boulevard, St. Pete Beach, FL 33706, United States of America
This property is 2 minutes walk from the beach. This 5-acre beachfront St. Pete Beach, Florida resort is 30 minutes' drive from the Tampa International Airport. There are 2 outdoor pools, including an adults-only pool, a hot tub, and an on-site restaurant with a 33,500-gallon aquarium where guests can snorkel with the fish.
4. 5500 Gulf Boulevard, St. Pete Beach, FL 33706, United States of America
This property is 1 minute walk from the beach. TradeWinds Island Grand is located on 20 acres, directly on a Gulf of Mexico beach in Saint Pete Beach. The hotel offers 5 outdoor swimming pools, 4 full-service restaurants, and a spa.
5. 10650 Gulf Boulevard, Treasure Island , St. Pete Beach, FL 33706, United States of America
This property is 1 minute walk from the beach. The Bilmar Beach Resort, a Florida Gulf Coast resort located in beautiful Treasure Island, Florida, offers unparalleled sophistication and elegance that you won’t find in ordinary hotels.
6. 11125 Gulf Boulevard, Treasure Island , St. Pete Beach, FL 33706, United States of America
This property is 2 minutes walk from the beach. Treasure Bay Hotel & Marina features lush landscaping and a marina on Boca Ciega Bay. Guests can enjoy the outdoor pool, hot tub, and rooftop deck.
7. 5250 Gulf Boulevard, St. Pete Beach, FL 33706, United States of America
This property is 1 minute walk from the beach. Overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, the Grand Plaza Beachfront Resort Hotel & Conference Center is located on the white sands of St. Pete Beach, Florida. The hotel offers free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and free parking.
8. 10800 Gulf Boulevard, Treasure Island , St. Pete Beach, FL 33706, United States of America
Located in St. Pete Beach, Treasure Island Beach Resort is surrounded by the white sandy beaches of the Gulf of Mexico. Guests can enjoy coastal decor, floor-to-ceiling windows, and free WiFi in the accommodations.
9. 4900 Gulf Boulevard, St. Pete Beach, FL 33706, United States of America
This property is 2 minutes walk from the beach. This St. Pete Beach resort is located on the Gulf of Mexico, opposite the street from the Dolphin Village Shopping Center. Features include an outdoor pool, sun terrace, and restaurant.
10. 6300 Gulf Boulevard, St. Pete Beach, FL 33706, United States of America
This property is 3 minutes walk from the beach. Trendy and unique, this beachfront St. Pete Beach, Florida property offers an on-site restaurant and bar along with guestrooms featuring vintage furnishings and is close to local area attractions.

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Grand Plaza Hotel St Pete Beach, Florida

CelebrationsTampaBay

Published on Oct 28, 2015

The Grand Plaza Beach Hotel & Beach Resort accommodations offer discounted luxury as one of the best St. Petersburg Beach Florida hotels & beach resorts located just south of Clearwater Beach in the Tampa Bay metro area. Our discounted luxury hotel offers three St Petersburg beachfront restaurants, Spinners Rooftop Revolving Bistro, The Palm Room and Bongos Beach Bar & Grille, including a pool-front/beachfront bar, eloquent banquets for all occasions, business conference centers, meeting rooms and beach theme weddings and wedding receptions--from casual to formal weddings.

The Grand Plaza Florida Beach Hotel & Beach Resort is located directly on sandy shores of St. Pete Beach, FL and is one of the closest beach hotels and beach resorts to the soft white-sand beaches of St. Petersburg, Florida. The Grand Plaza Florida hotel specializes in Florida beach theme weddings, beachfront wedding receptions, business conference center and group meetings in a beachfront hotel and resort--not to mention the awesome Florida sunset view from our hotel rooms, suites, penthouses and beachfront pool. Come, relax, enjoy yourself at the St. Pete Beach Grand Plaza Hotel.

The Grand Plaza is the tallest hotel along the Gulf of Mexico from Clearwater Beach to Treasure Island to St. Petersburg. From the hotel to the pool to the beach, takes just a few steps no matter where you decide to relax. When you visit Tampa Bay, be sure to stay at the Grand Plaza. See http://www.grandplazaflorida.com/ for more info.

Video shot by St Pete Beach Photographers Celebrations of Tampa Bay http://celebrationsoftampabay.com/photographers-st-pete-beach/

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What's Nearby St Pete, St Pete Beach Florida, downtown St Petersburg

GoldLensMedia

Published on Dec 15, 2013

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Don CeSar Hotel - Review - St. Petersburg Beach, FL

TidyislandCPA

Published on Nov 3, 2016

Loews Don CeSar Hotel is located at 3400 Gulf Blvd, St Pete Beach, FL 33706 US. Locals call the Don CeSar Florida's "Pink Palace." The Don CeSar was built in 1928 in a distinctive Mediterranean architectural-style. Staff at the Don CeSar are well-trained, attentive, and friendly. The pristine and white sugar-sand beach is the real star of the resort. There are two large pools, a spa, game-room, and both indoor and outdoor restaurants and bars. Tropical landscaping adorns the property. Rooms, more than 270, are nicely appointed, and many have balconies overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. Try a beach cabana, absolutely decadent, to enjoy the full Don Cesar experience. Parking is limited, though. Visit https://www.loewshotels.com/don-cesar/. Reservations: 844-421-0719.

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The Intriguing History of Loews Don CeSar Hotel

MonkeySee

Published on Aug 8, 2014

Subscribe to MonkeySee for more great videos: http://goo.gl/Py1pN0 Kathrin Rein, German reporter and traveler visits the Loews Don CeSar Hotel to learn about its more than interesting history.

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Loews Don Cesar Hotel

Aeronautical Productions

Published on Jun 20, 2015

Just a little video i made for the "pink palace" aka The Don Cesar Hotel it has some amazing history behind this building. Here is a link if you want to read all about it.

http://paradisenewsfl.com/the-magazine/only-online/1445-the-don-cesar-hotel-a-history.html

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Vinoy Renaissance Hotel - Review - St. Petersburg, FL

TidyislandCPA

Published on Oct 4, 2016

The Vinoy Renaissance Hotel overlooks both Tampa Bay and a scenic marina. The Vinoy, a historic boutique hotel, is located at 501 5th Avenue NE in St. Petersburg, Florida. The staff are well-trained, attentive, and friendly. The Vinoy was lovingly restored to the high standards of when it was originally built in the 1925. Close to the Salvador Dali Museum, Central Shopping District and a charming park, the Vinoy has a lot to offer. The golf course, however, is off-site. The Vinoy attracts both business conference travelers and tourists. Try Marchand's Bar and Grill, with a stunning interior, and a dreamy Gatsbyesque veranda bar for liquid refreshments. The hotel grounds and landscaping are top-notch. The Vinoy Renaissance Hotel is about 20 minutes from St. Petersburg Beach and about 40 minutes from the beaches of Anna Maria Island. Parking is limited, but the valet service is okay. Visit https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/tpasr-the-vinoy-renaissance-st-petersburg-resort-and-golf-club/ Telephone : 727-894-1000.

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Renaissance Vinoy Resort & Golf Club in St. Petersburg, Florida Review

Cailin O'Neil

Published on Aug 20, 2013

The Renaissance Vinoy Resort & Golf Club is located in St. Petersburg, Florida.While staying there I had a standard room with a King sized bed in the Guest Tower. My room has two balconies and overlooked the harbour and downtown area. The hotel was opened in 1925 and has a lot of old charm mixed with modern touches. There are various locations on the property to eat with my favourite being the verandah bar off of the lobby along with the lounge chair waiter service poolside. They have a small spa which is rumoured to be getting a large expansion in the next few years. If you are visiting South West Florida you should definitely check out the Renaissance Vinoy Resort & Golf Club in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida. www.marriott.com/tpasr

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Vinoy Mural Restoration, Celebrating 20 Years since the re-opening in 1992.

Jonathan Sullivan

Published on Nov 29, 2012

Renovation of the 1922 Mural in the Historic Marchand's Restaurant inside the Renaissance Vinoy. Mural Resoration was completed by Artist Tom Stovall and Bob Schott.

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St Petersburg Florida 1930s

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Published on Jul 21, 2008

Home movies taken by a wealthy family on vacation at the Vinoy Hotel in St. Petersburg, FL in the 1930s. To purchase a clean DVD or digital download of this film for personal home use or educational use contact us at questions@archivefarms.com. To license footage from this film for commercial use visit: www.travelfilmarchive.com

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Chatting about the history of the Vinoy Hotel St. Petersburg

Kelly Lee McFrederick

Published on Apr 18, 2013

Talking about the timeline of the historic hotel and the residents of the St. Pete saved the hotel!

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don_CeSar

Don CeSar

Don CeSar Hotel is a hotel located in St. Pete Beach, Florida, in the United States. Developed by Thomas Rowe and opened in 1928, it gained renown as the Gulf playground for America's pampered rich at the height of the Jazz Age and it still serves as a popular retreat for the rich and famous of today. The hotel was designed by Henry H. Dupont. The Don CeSar is a member of Historic Hotels of America, the official program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.[2]

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vinoy_Park_Hotel

Vinoy Park Hotel

The Vinoy Park Hotel (also known as the Renaissance Vinoy Resort and Golf Club or The Vinoy) is a historic Mediterranean Revival-style hotel located in St. Petersburg, Florida on the bayfront area of downtown. The hotel is located at 501 Fifth Avenue Northeast overlooking the Vinoy Yacht Basin.[6]

On September 11, 1978, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. On April 18, 2012, the AIA's Florida Chapter placed it on its list of Florida Architecture: 100 Years. 100 Places.[7]

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