Urban Tampa, with its modern skyscrapers, stunning waterfront, multi-cultural influences and rapid development, is an intriguing city. Cuban immigrants who funded its construction with money made from the cigar industry established Ybor City as a "city within a city" in the 1800s. After years of decay, it has now been restored to its former glory.

Ybor Square is the place to see cigar-making demonstrations and main street La Septima is shut off while trendy clubbers enjoy the lively nightlife. The atmosphere in the city is vibrant; with such a cosmopolitan mixture of cultures there is always something happening.

For those seeking the thrills of the theme park, Busch Gardens has a host of attractions that are sure to delight visitors of all ages. The Florida Aquarium located on the waterfront is a fascinating experience. The building is an exciting piece of architecture with its 83-foot high, multi-tiered dome. There are four major exhibit areas, including a replica of a coral reef. The Henry B Plant Museum, housed in the 1891 Tampa Bay Hotel, is a masterpiece of Moorish revival architecture. Its dramatic silver minarets are the symbol for the City of Tampa. Superb shopping and dining can be found in a multitude of shopping areas and restaurants.