A spoof on the movie “March of the Penguins”. A pelican, a bird who thinks he’s a party animal, embarks on a fantastic, nearly impossible journey . . . to get wasted. Collapse of the Pelican introduces “Beaker,” the loveable pelican of St. Pete Beach, Florida. Visit www.CollapseOfThePelican.com.

Leave your worries (and your men) behind when it’s time to getaway with your girlfriends. Play tennis, relax on the beach, get a facial and massage, indulge in a gourmet dinner, then sit back and laugh a little at the Comedy Club or dance at the Sharktooth Tavern. All this, and more, while staying at TradeWinds Island Resorts on St. Pete Beach, Florida. Two resorts, one featuring pools and hot tubs for adults only, are located on 20 acres of white sand beaches on the Gulf of Mexico. See what happens when WABC Travel Show Host Erik Hastings “pops in” on a girlfriend getaway designed for girls only.

Dinner for two at a gourmet restaurant, a stroll along the beach, watching the sunset from a beachfront gazebo, a romantic couples massage, chocolate covered strawberries and champagne delivered to your room, complete with rose petals sprinkled on your bed. TradeWinds Island Resorts makes your romantic experience one to remember. See what happens when WABC Travel Show Host Erik Hastings “pops in” on a couple enjoying a romantic getaway at TradeWinds Island Resorts on St. Pete Beach, Florida. Romance blossoms where you least expect it.

Stage your next corporate event or business meeting on 20 acres of white sand beachfront on the Gulf of Mexico. Just 30 minutes from Tampa International Airport, the TradeWinds Island Grand (AAA Four Diamond) and Sandpiper Hotel & Suites Beach Resort offer a combined 37,000 square feet of meeting space and breakout rooms. Catering prepares savory buffets and themed snack breaks, while the recreation staff organizes group sports, beach Olympic contests, and team-building exercises to inspire, motivate, and entertain your guests. WABC Travel Show Host Erik Hastings tours the resort, featuring spacious and relaxing guest rooms, wireless internet access, 7 swimming pools, fitness center, and spa.

TradeWinds Island Resorts on St. Pete Beach, Florida is the perfect place for family fun in the sun. Kids enjoy activities on the white sand beaches of the Gulf of Mexico, contests at the swimming pools, crab races, a giant water slide, and bungee trampolines. Kids club takes care of the kids while Mom and Dad get away to play golf, or get a hot stone massage. WABC Travel Show Host Erik Hastings shows how TradeWinds Island Resorts are restoring peace and harmony to the family.

WABC Travel Show Host Erik Hastings visits TradeWinds Island Resorts on St. Pete Beach, just 30 minutes from Tampa International Airport. Families, couples, and friends soak up the sun on 20 acres of white sand beach on the Gulf of Mexico. Swimming, tennis, beach Olympics, volleyball, miniature golf, fitness center, bungee trampoline, paddle boats, and a giant water slide engage the active vacationer. Hot tubs, beach bars, spa, gourmet restaurants, and spacious, relaxing guest rooms invite TradeWinds visitors to “Just Let Go” at the family-friendly Island Grand or the more intimate Sandpiper Hotel & Suites Beach Resort.

WABC Travel Show Host Erik Hastings tours Tampa Bay, Florida. Outdoor enthusiasts jog, bike, and stroll along the bay. Sports fans take in hockey at St. Pete Times Forum, home of the Tampa Bay Lightning and Tampa Bay Storm, arena bowl champs. Raymond James Stadium is home of the Buccaneers and New York Yankees Spring Training draws fans from around the world at Legends Field. Golf at Saddlebrook Golf and Tennis Resort. Canoe or kayak along vast nature preserves to enjoy alligators in their natural habitat. Birders, bring your binoculars.

WABC Travel Show Host Erik Hastings tours Tampa Bay, Florida. Lots of shopping and dining at Old Hyde Park Village, or International Plaza and nearby restaurants on Bay Street. Experience the best Flamenco Dancing and dining at Columbia Restaurant in Ybor City, the nightlife capital of Florida’s west coast. The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel offers gambling, dining, shopping and nightlife. Floyd’s nightclub opens at midnight and rocks until early morning.

WABC Travel Show Host Erik Hastings tours Tampa Bay, Florida and experiences food, shopping, cruise ships, and people watching at Channelside. Ride the historic streetcar from the downtown waterfront to Ybor City. Visit historic hotels (Don Vicente de Ybor) and modern luxury resort casinos, like the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. Tampa Bay has something for everyone visiting Florida.

WABC Travel Show Host Erik Hastings tours Tampa Bay, Florida. See rare European furniture and art treasures at The Henry B. Plant Museum, downtown. Known at one time as the cigar capital of the world, Ybor City is rich with history, including the Ybor City State Museum. The Museum of Science and Industry (known as MOSI) and The Florida Aquarium have more modern exhibits to entertain the entire family. For a historic movie experience, get a ticket for a show at The Tampa Theatre – the structure itself is an attraction, complete with an organ on a platform that rises from the stage (before the show.)