Located amid the west coast of Florida, Tampa is an underrated city filled with exciting adventurous spots and historic sites. With remains of the Indian and Spanish settlements, the city is home to numerous sites such as the Old Hyde Park and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. In addition to this, museums and cultural areas mark most of the prominent attractions of the city. Busch Gardens is a popular African themed amusement park that is known for its thrilling rides and remarkable areas where one can view the animals. This is one of the biggest parks located in the city as it spreads for 335 acres and features many animals and is perfect for a family outing.The perfect way to escape into the past is by heading over to the Ybor City. This is a neighbourhood which have been developed in the 20th century by the Cuban and Spanish cigar factory employees. Another wildlife sanctuary is a non profit organization popularly known as the Big Cat Rescue. This is basically a sanctuary for the big cats such as the Jungle Cats, Tigers, Snow Leopards, Geoffroy Cats, Clouded Leopard, Servals, Caracals and Bob Cats including many others. One can easily wander through the sanctuary and explore the whole setting through organized tours. If you are travelling with kids, make sure you also avail the Kids Tour. The Apollo Beach is home to the Tampa Electric Manatee Viewing Centerand as the name suggests is home to the Manatees which have been drawn from the warm water as a result of the power plants. With over 2000 animals, the Tampa Lowry Park Zoo is a natural habitat for the wildlife especially the giraffes. Starting from the numerous themes and exhibitions, the zoo provides different centers. Some of the most popular ones include the Florida Manatee and Aquatic Center, the Primate World, Florida Wildlife Center and the Asian Gardens. 

For history buffs, Tampa has many museums and cultural centers as well. Go back 12000 years with the Tampa Bay History Center. This is a multicultural exhibit that includes the shipping era, the last few centuries and its treasures and highlights the regional geography. In addition to this, the museum also has a gallery of many collections that are worth visiting. The former Tampa Bay Hotel has been converted into a museum which is now known as the Henry B Plant Museum. This Victorian Palace is not only distinctive because of its Moorish features but also because of the vast rooms, the grand hall and many other furnished rooms that brings one closer to imagining the life of Henry B Plant. Some of the most loved rooms of the museum includes the Reading and Writing Room as well as the Garden room. 

Sunshine Skyway is approximately 12 miles long and is a toll bridge which has been a fascinating piece for tourists. The bridge itself which is 4.25 mile long d the pylons which are suspended from the middle of the bridge are simply breathtaking. In addition to this, the history of the bridge is also very interesting as the older version of the bridge collapsed in the year 1980. 

Some of the leading airlines offering cheap flights to Tampa from UK are Air France, Air Canada, United Airlines and KLM. 

Yes, you can find direct flights to Tampa from London. One prominent airline offering such direct flights to Tampa from London is British Airways. 

The average flight time from London to Tampa International is 9 hours 20 minutes. 

Tampa International Airport is located at a distance of approximately six miles west of Downtown Tampa, in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States.

Passengers arriving at Tampa International Airport can find a number of convenient ground transportation options. Yellow Cab and United Cab are the two main taxi companies operating at the Tampa Airport and can be easily availed from the curbside outside the Baggage Claim Level.Passengers can also opt for the airport limousine or the shared passenger van service available at the airport. These can be availed either through advance reservation or on a walk-up basis. A comparatively budget-friendly option would be to use the public bus service. The Hillsborough Area Regional Transit bus stop is located at the west end of the Red Baggage Claim curbside by Belt #15.

Tampa Airport shuttle service is located at the on the baggage claim level of the airport. Other than that, many of Tampa's hotels and resorts also offer shuttle services to and from Tampa International Airport. Check with your hotel at the time of booking in order to avail this service. 

Car rental facility is also located at the airport. These are available directly across the walkway in the Red and Blue baggage claim areas.

Some of the main transportation options available for travelling across Tampa Bay are the shuttle system, taxi and rented cars. Tampa shuttle service provides convenient transportation throughout the Tampa Bay area. Visitors can also opt to use Tampa's historic streetcar to explore the city in style. This is an air-conditioned, vintage streetcar replica that runs between downtown Tampa, Channel side and historic Ybor City and makes about 9 stops along the way. Tampa's streetcar is a great way to explore the historic and cultural sights of the city. Tampa's Central Business District also runs rubber-wheel trolley systems that are basically diesel buses that are styled to look like a streetcar.

The best option and also a more convenient one, especially if you are staying in Tampa for a longer period of time, are to rent your own car. There are on-airport car rental facilities available for the convenience of the arriving passengers. 

Plenty of great accommodation options are available for visitors of Tampa to cater to the varied tastes and styles of all. Whether you are looking for one of the finest beach resorts, or are seeking to indulge in the luxury of one the opulent hotels, you are sure to find something to suit your taste and preference. For those looking for a more private getaway, try one of Tampa's condos or the more convenient Bed and Breakfasts. And if you are vacationing in Tampa for a longer period, its best that you check out one of the city's vacation rentals. Tampa's downtown hotels offer some of the best locations with their close vicinity to all the major happenings of the city. For those looking to explore Tampa's thrilling nightlife, try the accommodation options available in Ybor City Tampa. Other than that, for a more peaceful and rejuvenating stay, hotels along the beach are your best bet that also guarantees plenty of action.