Are you sitting at work, snow boots on, dreaming of warmer climes? The polar vortex of 2019 is making this a winter to remember, but not for any good reason. Nobody who goes to work in below-zero temperatures can be blamed for staring at their computer screen saver, with a photo of an island tropical paradise surrounded by waters so blue, and giving serious thought to the meaning of life.
Maybe planning a trip to an island in the South Pacific is out of reach, but why not warm up someplace a little closer? The southern coasts of Florida are escaping the freezing temperatures and offering reliable sun, and temps are usually warm enough to take a dip in the ocean. And the gay scene here is as vibrant as the white sand beaches.
First stop on our tour of southern Florida: St. Petersburg, in the fantastic Tampa Bay area.
Here are 5 steps to soaking in the sun on the Gulf of Mexico…
Check in
GayStPete House
Tropical gay paradise 4505 5th Ave N · St. Petersburg, FL 33713(727) 365-0544
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Go to the beach
Have a lovely dinner
Have a drink, see a show
Flamingo Resort
Gay hotel/club complex 4601 34th St S · St. Petersburg, FL 33711(727) 321-5000
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The next day, get some culture
The Dali Museum
Museum dedicated to Surrealist artist 1 Dali Blvd · St. Petersburg, FL 33701(727) 823-3767
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