Air Travel

Tampa International Airport
Tampa International Airport (TPA) consistently ranks as one of the world’s top airports, offering nonstop air service to over 70 cities and easy connections to every major city in the world.  Recently, TPA received the 2006 Global Airport Efficiency Excellence Award by the Air Transport Research Society and for the fourth year, it was recognized by J.D. Power and Associates for overall passenger satisfaction as one of the world’s top airports.  It is located 30 minutes from the resort, and offers extensive ground transportation, including most rental car companies, commercial taxi and shuttle companies.

St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport
Located just 25 minutes from the resort, the St. Petersburg-Clearwater airport is serviced by several different international and domestic airline carriers.  Car rental, shuttle and taxi transfers are available.

Both airports offer multiple direct flights daily from major and secondary cities.

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  Limo and Shuttle Services

Limo or town car service to and from the TradeWinds is available through StudioLimo for up to 4 individuals per vehicle at a cost of $65 one way.  StudioLimo is located in the TradeWinds and reservations can be placed by calling toll fee (866) 403-3303.  StudioLimo, located in the lobby of the TradeWinds, can also be used for taxi service to any location in St. Pete Beach for a cost of $5.

Shuttle service to and from the TradeWinds is available through SuperShuttle for a cost of $22 one way.  You may place your reservation over the phone at (800) 282-6817 or on-line at http://www.supershuttle.com/default.aspx?content=TampaBay.

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  Car Rental

Car rentals can be secured for most commercial car rental companies at the Tampa International Airport including Avis, Budget, Dollar Hertz, Enterprise, and Thrifty.  Off site car rental companies include Alamo, E-Z, National, Payless, Specialty Autos, and U Save Auto Rental of Florida.

Car rentals at the St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport can be secured at the airport for Alamo/National, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, and Hertz.  Dollar is available but off-site.

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  Driving Directions to the TradeWinds Island Resorts

TradeWinds Island Resorts are located in the Tampa Bay Area of Florida's Central West Coast directly on the Gulf of Mexico beach. Nestled on the island of St. Pete Beach, the resorts have a breezy, casual ambience, yet share the diverse cultural events and active night life of the Tampa Bay metropolitan area. Both Tampa International Airport and St. Petersburg/Clearwater Airport are about 30 minutes away, via Interstate 275.

At TradeWinds Island Resorts, guests enjoy the best of the beach and the theme parks, with Busch Gardens just 45 minutes away, and Orlando only 90 minutes away.

TradeWinds Island Grand
5500 Gulf Boulevard
St. Pete Beach, Florida 33706
727-367-6461

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From points North
From I-75, take I-275 to Tampa and remain on it through Tampa and across Tampa Bay.  Continue South on I-275 approximately 15 miles through St. Petersburg.  Proceed from * below.

From points East
Take I-4 west into Tampa.  Stay in the left hand lane and follow the signs for I-275 South "To St. Petersburg" past downtown Tampa and across Tampa Bay.  Continue South on I-275 approximately 15 miles through St. Petersburg.  Proceed from * below.

From points South
From I-75 take the I-275 exit "To St. Petersburg" (not Tampa), and over the Sunshine Skyway Bridge ($1.00 toll).  Proceed from * below.

From Tampa International Airport
Follow the signs to I-275 South "To St. Petersburg" and across Tampa Bay.  Continue South on I-275 approximately 15 miles through St. Petersburg.  Proceed from * below.

From St. Petersburg/Clearwater Airport
Turn left out of airport onto Roosevelt and follow signs to I-275 South through St. Petersburg, approximately 13 miles.  Proceed from * below.

* Exit I-275 at the St. Pete Beach/Pinellas Bayway Exit (new exit 17, old exit 4).  Proceed West across Pinellas Bayway ($.50 toll) which takes you directly to St. Pete Beach and ends at Gulf Blvd.  Turn right, and the TradeWinds Resorts are on the left hand side of the street, about 1-1.5 miles north

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