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Get A Massage In Tampa

Tampa, Florida is a fascinating city. Tampa has fantastic weather, beautiful beaches, exciting theme parks, exceptional professional sports events, and a vibrant culture. So, whether your visit to Tampa is for a business, an unforgettable family vacation, or a job related family relocation you might find you want to receive a massage therapy session. Massage in Tampa is widely available from independent Licensed and Certified Massage Therapists, Licensed Massage Establishments, and several world class Day Spas.

Massage in Tampa is a completely enjoyable and memorable experience that is something you’ll want to repeat over and over because it feels wonderful and has tremendous health benefits. Whether your goal is to completely relax with a slow, soothing massage, relieve muscular pain and chronic tension, have a more comfortable pregnancy, or improve your sports performance Massage Therapists in Tampa can help you achieve your goals. In fact there are several types of Massage in Tampa. The most commonly offered massage techniques in Tampa are:

  • Swedish Massage: relaxing massage using gliding strokes, kneading, friction, and striking strokes along with gentle stretching and rocking.
  • Neuromuscular Therapy: advanced pain relief targeting specific trigger points in muscles, tendons, and attachment sites.
  • Deep Tissue Massage: massage of the deeper musculature and connective tissue to release chronic tension and pain. It’s often a firmer massage that is appreciated by experienced clients.
  • Sports Massage: massage to assist the athlete in preparing for and recovering from sports events.
  • Hot Stone Massage: perhaps the most relaxing and luxurious massages you can get. Heated stones seemingly melt away stress and tension.
  • Trigger Point Therapy: targeted pain relief using specific pressure to release painful knots in muscles.
  • Prenatal/Pregnancy Massage: massage for the mother to be helping her to decrease pain and discomfort throughout the pregnancy.
  • Lymphatic Drainage Massage: specifically used for decreasing swelling and edema as well as improving the circulation of the body’s lymph. It’s detoxifying and some think it improves the immune system too.

However, in addition to the more commonly practiced massage techniques your Tampa based Massage Therapist might also practice some other well known massage therapy techniques:

Cupping Massage
Medical Massage
Acupressure
Shiatsu
Myofascial Release
Ortho Bionomy
Strain Counterstrain
Aromatherapy Massage

You might even want to try a special treat when you get a massage in Tampa like Couples Massage where a couple can receive their massage together in the same massage room with two massage therapists. During the couples massage each member of the couple can choose to receive a different massage from that of their partner. Or, the true massage therapy enthusiast will find that some Licensed Massage Establishments and Day Spas offer Four Hand Massage, or Tandem Massage, where you can be massaged by two massage therapists at the same time.

Massage in Tampa is also very convenient to receive. Massage in Tampa is available on an incall basis at a Massage Therapist’s office, salon, or clinic, in a Licensed Massage Establishment, or in one of many conveniently located Day Spas. Massage in Tampa is also available on an outcall basis in your Tampa area home, office, or hotel. No matter where you are in Tampa a great massage is just minutes away.

So what’s stopping you from feeling better? Massage in Tampa is relaxing, stress reducing, pain relieving, and performance improving so get one today…you’ll be glad you did!

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Your Options: Choosing Between Orlando Vacation Accommodations

Traveling, and choosing where you’ll be staying while at your destination, is sometimes a bit of a hassle because you’ll have some considerations in different types of accommodation arrangements. The same holds true if you’re on vacation in Disney, because you’ll still have to think about where you’ll be staying for the night after you finish your day touring Disney. Some options that you have can really just depend on your budget considerations, as well as the time you’ll be staying out or in the hotel.

Renting rooms while on your vacation or business trip

If you’re traveling alone, then you most likely won’t be too choosy as to where you’ll be staying. Since you’ll probably be spending most of your time out anyway, the most important thing you need is to have a bed to sleep in, and a place to store your stuff. This is probably the cheapest option you can find as to money, but it will also probably be the most lacking in standard conveniences.

Motels and budget hotels

Going to Disney for your vacation, if it’s just a long weekend at the most, and you’ll also be spending most of the day out touring, then you can consider renting a family-sized room at a motel, or booking at an economy hotel. Since these establishments mostly cater to travelers, accommodations are pleasing enough that you won’t feel that you’re just above camping out in a bare shelter. This is still a worthy option to consider if you can live without some luxuries found at five-star hotels.

Rental homes and villas

Staying at Orlando for an extended vacation with your family, one can feel the draw to have another home there, since you’ll probably notice that the longer you stay at hotels, the more expensive it gets when the bills start piling up. Renting out a home if you’re traveling only with your family and need only a few bedrooms for you and the kids is a good option as well.

As for villas, these are better suited for travelers who are with a medium-sized group, and need something like 6 bedrooms or more. With a multitude of choices available, you can choose a house or villa that is right for your budget. From modest houses to villas that have pools and big screen TVs, you can get something that will be just right in terms of expenses in renting it out.

Full-blown luxury

If budget is not really a consideration, and you want to live the good life while on vacation (since it’s your money and you can do with it as you please), luxury hotel accommodations at most major resorts and theme parks can be a good proposition while on travel. You’ll get the works when it comes to amenities, like a tournament-level golf course, spa services to help you relax, and vast pools to stay cool in. of course, it has levels of luxury well above other hotels.

24/7 room service and all-day-all-night restaurants to serve the needs of its guests. You’ll get the whole shebang, giant-screen TVs, game console, and even bottles of champagne upon your arrival at the hotel. A little welcome gesture, and truly best in class.

But whatever it is you choose when you’ll stay on vacation in Orlando for Disney world, you can count on it that the trip is going to be worth it.

 

Photo credit: thedisneyblog.com

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The Florida Keys

When people ask about the top sights to see in the south Florida area including Fort Lauder-dale and Miami, I always advise them to try and make some time to go down to the Florida Keys. The Florida Keys are the string of islands just south of the Florida mainland and runs 120 miles from end to end. Fort Lauder-dale and Miami are fun but for a relaxing change of pace, the Florida Keys is the place to be. For snorkelers and scuba divers going to south Florida, I would consider Florida Keys a must. The waters around Key Largo are a protected marine park with a very healthy fish life and offer the best diving in the US. Key Largo is the first town as you enter the Keys after crossing the bridge from the mainland. It can be reached from Miami in an hour and from Fort Lauder-dale in an hour and 45 minutes. Once the bridge from the mainland is crossed, the change in pace is noticed immediately. There is much less traffic and people just seem more relaxed in the Florida Keys compared to the mainland.

Key Largo is the main scuba diving town with many dive shops. There is even an underwater hotel with two guestrooms for adventurous types. This was a former marine research unit that was converted to the hotel. Islamorada and Marathon located more west are also top scuba dive locations. For those who are not into diving, there are numerous shops with colorful local arts and crafts. One collection of shops has a giant statue of a spiny lobster out in front. For more fun, there are two dolphin centers, one in Key Largo and another near Marathon where visitors can interact with captive dolphins. Dolphin programs should actually be booked well in advance since they are extremely popular.

There are sign markers along the main US number 1 highway that mark each mile along the 120 mile route. Most addresses in the Florida Keys along the main highway will actually refer to which mile marker they are located near. It’s a very efficient way to navigate. It takes about 3 hours to drive from Key Largo to the far end at Key West but more than likely, visitors would want to stop off at numerous locations along the way for shopping, photo opportunities or just admiring the scenery. The scenery gets better as one heads out more west, especially near the bridges that connect the islands. A common sight to see are locals fishing off the bridges and numerous pelicans standing on the posts like permanent fixtures. One of the most spectacular sights is the seven mile bridge which is the world’s longest segmented bridge.

The Florida Keys are not really known for its beaches with the exception of Bahia Honda Park which is even further west in the lower keys. The snorkeling in this area, especially Looe Key, is among the top sites in North America. The city of Key West at the far end of the Florida Keys is the largest community in the islands and a stay here for a night or two is well worth it. The downtown area full of restaurants, bars, boutiques and shops is a funky, fun place to be. There are hotels along the water as well as numerous B&Bs inland. We stayed at the Quality Inn near the entrance of the city and had no problem getting downtown since there is a very convenient bus system that runs throughout Key West. We chose to leave our car at the hotel and use the buses because parking can be limited in the downtown area. A very neat way to tour the city is to rent scooters which are very common in the streets here. With the scooters, we criss-crossed the city and saw the wonderful colonial houses in the residential streets including Ernest Hemmingway’s house.

The seafood is predictably very fresh in restaurants everywhere in the Florida Keys. Some local specialties not to be missed are conch, local spiny lobster and a few varieties of the local fish including snapper and grouper. Of course, one must try the real, authentic key lime pie that originated in the area. Each restaurant has a slightly different recipe but in general, the authentic key lime pie here is not as sweet as the commercial brands sometimes found in the rest of North America.

Hotel accommodations suit every budget in the Florida Keys from simple motels to top notch resorts. The last town back in the US mainland is Florida City and it has some very affordable hotel accommodations with well known chains such as Comfort Inn, Hampton Inn and Best Western. This is another option for some travelers, especially those who are scuba diving in Key Largo as Florida City is only about 20 minutes away if hotels in Key Largo are fully booked or at high season rates.

The Florida Keys has a way of enticing visitors back during return visits to south Florida. Its slower pace helps balance things out against the crowded and crazier styles of Fort Lauder-dale and Miami. I have been to the Keys three times and will definitely return there again.

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