With sugar white shores, fiery sunsets and a Caribbean-like climate, St Pete/Clearwater is a top drink-in-hand, toes-in-the-sand destination. Sitting on a sun-drenched peninsular between the Tampa and Gulf of Mexico, for decades travellers have been drawn to its 35-mile stretch of award-winning beaches, dreamy boardwalks, cool sundowner bars and a very competitive game of skill and strategy..
. shuffleboard. The star of the show, Clearwater Beach, has repeatedly been crowned the best in America.
With its impeccable good looks and seriously cool vibes, it really does have everything. As I step into the warm glass-like waters for the first time, a school of fish pass my feet and I can see every little detail on their backs. Clearwater really does live up to its name.
Getting out onto the water is equally as thrilling, as I discover on a dolphin-watching trip, which sets off from Clearwater Beach marina. The tour begins with a disclaimer – there is no guarantee that we will see dolphins but you get your next trip free if you don’t. After some time on the boat and no dolphins in sight, I thought I’d be re-booking for another attempt, but out of nowhere, our boat is suddenly graced with the most incredible display.
One after the other, bottlenose dolphins emerge from the sea as the captain creates a wake with our boat – a truly magical holiday experience. Kayaking is another exhilarating way to experience the waters here, especially when you can see all the way through your.