St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport

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"I think of St. Petersburg as an affordable 'Sunshine City' on Tampa Bay with about 361 days of sunshine a year and an average temperature near 74°F, ideal for boating, swimming, snorkeling, fishing, and beachgoing. Its cultural attractions include The Dalí Museum (the largest collection of Dalí outside Spain), the Museum of Fine Arts, The Florida Holocaust Museum, and family spots like the Great Explorations Children's Museum, while health care needs are met by Bayfront Health, St. Anthony's, and St. Petersburg General Hospital (with Morton Plant Hospital nearby in Clearwater)." - Patricia Doherty Patricia Doherty Patricia Doherty is a writer who specializes in covering destinations, resorts, and cruises for Travel + Leisure and other publications. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines