Upon arrival, you’ll collect your pre-booked rental car, giving you the freedom and flexibility to explore at your own pace throughout the journey.

A beautiful, pedestrian-friendly promenade winding along the Hillsborough River, the Tampa Riverwalk offers a perfect first taste of the city. As you stroll, you’ll pass vibrant public art, lush parks, and striking views of the downtown skyline reflected in the water. Benches and shaded spots invite you to pause and take in the scene, while riverside cafés and restaurants tempt you with everything from fresh seafood to artisanal coffee. Along the way, you can step into nearby attractions like the Tampa Museum of Art or simply watch boats and paddleboarders glide by, soaking up Florida’s warm, breezy charm.

Tampa’s downtown is a vibrant blend of modern city energy and waterfront charm, offering visitors a rich mix of culture, entertainment, and scenic views. Skyscrapers rise above the shimmering Hillsborough River, while palm-lined streets lead to inviting parks, lively plazas, and a growing collection of restaurants, cafés, and rooftop bars.Downtown is also home to the historic Tampa Theatre, a beautifully restored 1920s movie palace, and the Straz Center for the Performing Arts, where you can catch Broadway shows, concerts, and dance performances. For dining, you’ll find everything from upscale culinary experiences to casual food halls buzzing with local flavors. Whether you’re exploring on foot, enjoying the city from a river cruise, or simply taking in the skyline as it glows at sunset, Tampa’s downtown offers a perfect balance of big-city sophistication and laid-back Florida style.

Amalie Arena, nestled in Tampa’s vibrant Channelside district, pulses at the heart of the city’s entertainment scene. Home to the celebrated Tampa Bay Lightning, this cutting-edge venue blends sporting excellence with theatrical flair — from striking Tesla coils that crackle with electricity to a commanding digital pipe organ and a panoramic rooftop Biergarten overlooking the skyline. Whether it’s the thrill of a high-stakes hockey game or the spectacle of a major concert, the atmosphere here is electric, and the energy on game night is something every visitor should experience at least once. To find out what’s happening during your stay, check the arena’s events calendar, where you’ll see a lineup of upcoming concerts, Lightning games, comedy acts, and family shows. Once you know what catches your eye, you can secure tickets in advance to make sure you’re part of the action. Stepping into Amalie Arena means stepping into a world of live entertainment that will stay with you long after the final whistle or the last encore.

Events&Tickets: https://www.benchmarkintlarena.com/ 

The Kennedy Space Center on Florida’s Space Coast is where history, science, and imagination come together for an unforgettable day. This is NASA’s primary launch site for human spaceflight, and here you’ll get closer to the story of space exploration than anywhere else in the world. Visitors can stand beneath the enormous Saturn V rocket — the very type that carried astronauts to the Moon — and walk through interactive exhibits that bring decades of space missions to life.

For children, the center is a dream come true: they can touch a real moon rock, climb into a mock-up of a space capsule, explore hands-on science stations, and even meet a real astronaut during daily presentations. The Shuttle Launch Experience simulates what it feels like to blast off into space, while the Space Shuttle Atlantis exhibit lets you see the actual orbiter with its payload bay doors open, as if it’s floating in orbit. Outside, the Rocket Garden showcases historic rockets towering into the sky, and bus tours take you behind the scenes to restricted NASA areas, including views of the massive Vehicle Assembly Building and launch pads. Whether you’re a lifelong space enthusiast or just curious, the Kennedy Space Center delivers a mix of awe, inspiration, and fun that will captivate both adults and kids — making it one of Florida’s most remarkable attractions.

Tickets: https://www.kennedyspacecenter.com/ 

Cocoa Beach, just 25 minutes from the Kennedy Space Center, is a classic Florida beach destination perfect for families. Its wide, sandy shoreline and gentle, shallow waters make it ideal for swimming, splashing, and building sandcastles, while the famous Cocoa Beach Pier offers a lively mix of restaurants, ice cream stands, and souvenir shops stretching right over the ocean. Along the beach, you’ll find rental stands where you can pick up surfboards, bodyboards, paddleboards, and even book a beginner’s surf lesson — this is one of the best spots in Florida to try surfing thanks to its consistent, gentle waves. For those who prefer a slower pace, beach chairs and umbrellas are available to rent, making it easy to relax while the kids play in the sand or watch surfers ride the waves. Children will love spotting pelicans gliding overhead, fishing off the pier, or simply running along the shoreline, while parents can enjoy the warm breeze and the laid-back coastal vibe that makes Cocoa Beach such a timeless favorite.

Step through the gates of Universal Studios Florida and into a world where blockbuster films and TV shows leap off the screen and surround you in full, immersive detail. This is not just an amusement park — it’s a living movie set, complete with working production areas, themed streets, and rides that put you right in the middle of the action. For Harry Potter fans, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley is pure magic: wander cobblestone streets, sip Butterbeer, explore the shops of Ollivanders and Weasleys’ Wizard Wheezes, and brave the thrilling Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts ride. Step aboard the Hogwarts Express (with a park-to-park ticket) for a journey to Hogsmeade in Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Thrill-seekers can plunge into high-speed adventures on attractions like Transformers: The Ride-3D, Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit coaster, and Revenge of the Mummy. For families with younger kids, there are colorful, interactive areas like Woody Woodpecker’s KidZone, Despicable Me Minion Mayhem, and the E.T. Adventure. The park is divided into themed zones, each with its own style, atmosphere, and attractions, from the bustling streets of New York and the neon glow of Hollywood to the tropical vibes of San Francisco and the cartoon chaos of Springfield, home of The Simpsons. Everywhere you turn, street performances, character meet-and-greets, and movie magic bring the experience to life. Dining is part of the adventure, with themed restaurants ranging from the Leaky Cauldron in Diagon Alley to the retro Mel’s Drive-In. Snack stands and cafés throughout the park mean you’re never far from a Butterbeer, churro, or fresh pretzel.

Universal Studios Florida is designed for a full day — or more — of entertainment, with something for every age and thrill level. Kids will be wide-eyed at meeting their favorite characters and riding gentle attractions, while adults can enjoy big thrills, nostalgic movie moments, and behind-the-scenes peeks at the magic of filmmaking. From wands to roller coasters, 3D battles to live shows, this is a place where every visitor finds their own kind of adventure.

Tickets: https://www.universalorlando.com/ 

Walt Disney World isn’t just a theme park, it’s an entire universe of magic, wonder, and unforgettable moments, spread across four extraordinary parks. Here, every step takes you deeper into a story, every detail is part of the enchantment, and every visitor, no matter their age, feels like a child again. In Magic Kingdom, the fairytale begins the moment you see Cinderella’s Castle shimmering in the distance. Six themed lands invite you to sail with pirates, race through space, and lose yourself in colorful parades and dazzling nightly fireworks that feel like pure magic in the sky. Epcot is a celebration of our world and what lies beyond. Stroll through 11 beautifully crafted country pavilions, taste flavors from around the globe, and then leap into the future on thrilling adventures like Soarin’ Around the World and Mission: SPACE.

At Disney’s Hollywood Studios, you don’t just watch the movies , you live them. Fly the Millennium Falcon in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, become a toy in Toy Story Land, or drop into another dimension on the legendary Tower of Terror. Disney’s Animal Kingdom transports you from the African savanna to the bioluminescent world of Pandora. Here, you can stand face-to-face with exotic wildlife, soar on the back of a banshee in Avatar Flight of Passage, and conquer the heights of Expedition Everest. From Mickey-shaped treats to fine dining in breathtakingly themed restaurants, every bite and every moment is crafted to delight. With beloved characters around every corner, spectacular shows, and surprises that appear when you least expect them, Walt Disney World is a place where memories aren’t just made - they’re woven into your heart forever.

Tickets: https://www.disneyworld.eu/