| St. Petersburg Florida is known for their amazing | | | | treat. My sister and I splurged and got really good |
| beaches and beautiful coastline. It is an island paradise | | | | seats. Of course the acoustics in The Mahaffey are |
| only half a mile from Tampa, Fl. My sister and I had | | | | impeccable, but my sister is convinced that nobody in |
| heard stories about their tropical beaches and exotic | | | | the audience that night heard the concert the way we |
| restaurants. We were no longer spring chickens and | | | | did. I am inclined to agree. |
| we dreamed of a respectable place to lay in the sun | | | | 3. Downtown St. Petersburg. On one not so rainy |
| and swim in the ocean. We decided on St. Petersburg, | | | | afternoon my sister and is splurged on rain gear and |
| Fl and for two whole months we looked forward to | | | | headed downtown to explore. This of course is the |
| our three-day getaway like children waiting for | | | | city's hub and many offices and businesses are |
| Christmas. We were both married and had kids and a | | | | located in this area. My sister and I were distracted for |
| weekend with just us girls sounded like the ideal -no | | | | a while by the quaint boutiques that were scattered |
| the only way to escaped from the challenges of | | | | around the city streets and despite the rain we were |
| everyday life. So we packed our bags and headed to | | | | able to enjoy the view of the bay. We were |
| mysterious little island only six hours away from where | | | | pleasantly surprised by all the cultural activities that |
| we grew up. And when we got there it rained -and it | | | | were so readily available. We browsed through almost |
| didn't stop. But we still had an amazing time! If you can't | | | | half a dozen art galleries and we couldn't resist visiting |
| get to the beaches in St. Petersburg than you have to | | | | The Museum of Fine Arts. We spent a lot of time in |
| go to these places. | | | | Haslam's, used bookstore and then we went for lunch. |
| 1. Salvador Dali Museum. Who knew that the tiny island | | | | We waited fifteen extra minutes to get a seat with an |
| of St. Petersburg, Fl hosts the largest collection of | | | | amazing view of the Bay, which was gray and lively |
| original Dali paintings in the world? Yeah, neither did I! | | | | because of the rain. |
| My sister and I literally spent the whole morning there | | | | 4. Tranquility Day Spa is conveniently located in |
| and after three hours we weren't able to see all 96 | | | | downtown St. Petersburg and it was a much needed |
| paintings. I am a huge Dali fan and it was amazing to | | | | day of pampering for my sister and I. Yes, I know I |
| see how his work progressed and changed | | | | sound like an ad for the place, but trust me, they spent |
| throughout his fifty-plus year career. Getting the | | | | almost three-hours catering to our every need. We |
| chance to witness this evolution face on was like a | | | | started off with full body massages, and then we |
| one in a lifetime opportunity. I wouldn't miss seeing | | | | indulged in their Indoceane Spa Ritual. We felt so |
| these unique works of art together in one place for | | | | relaxed and so serene after it was over that we |
| anything. This is a definite must see! | | | | almost fell asleep during our pedicures. In fact, the |
| 2. The Mahaffey Theatre was simply magical. My | | | | pedicure was kind of a complete blur, and I didn't |
| sister and I got dressed up and walked into the theatre | | | | realize what was going on until I looked down at my |
| expecting to have a "nice night". Instead we were | | | | feet and so florescent green toenails. My sister and I |
| faced with a breathtaking view of Tampa Bay through | | | | could not find heaven on the beach so we happily |
| a three-story high glass window. It was twilight and the | | | | settled for the dreamlike utopia of the spa. |
| stars were just starting to emerge. The lights in | | | | My sister and I left St. Petersburg completely relaxed |
| Tampa were glittering as well and the majestic view | | | | and excited from having a little too much fun! We |
| turned a simple theatre lobby into a dreamlike night-sky. | | | | discovered that St. Petersburg is not just the beach. It |
| It is rare that I go to the symphony. Seeing the Florida | | | | is about culture, luxury, and fun! Wet or dry, it is a |
| Orchestra in The Mahaffey Theatre was complete | | | | wonderful vacation island! |