Located approximately 30 minutes from the Tampa International Airport, the TradeWinds Island Grand sits along acres of sugar-white beach directly on the Gulf of Mexico.The TradeWinds Island Grand property includes a huge garden atrium and a meandering canal with white swans and Nile perch. The canal can be enjoyed on a paddleboat. The resort offers dozens of water sports, including wave runners, parasailing, snorkeling, boat rentals, and sport fishing all nearby. On land are five swimming pools (including one for kids and another just for adults) and two whirlpools. Also available are tennis, a fitness center, and spa. Kids enjoy special programs and facilities. Within minutes of the resort are golf courses, sunset sails, dolphin encounters, museums, and theme parks. Between the resorts, there are 14 dining and entertainment venues, ranging from elegant seafood dinners to carryout from the Pizza Hut Express.All hotel rooms and suites at TradeWinds Island Grand include wet bar area with mini fridge or refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, toaster, dishware and stocked mini-bar; hairdryer and lighted makeup mirror, iron/board, wireless internet access, color/cable tv with premium channels, in-room movies, voice mail and daily newspaper. Suites have a separate bedroom and a kitchen with a stovetop.Please be advised that many incidental and a la carte charges have been eliminated and those amenities are now included in the 25.00 plus tax Resort Amenity Fee, a required nightly fee, providing services such as cabanas, paddleboats, tennis, parking, wireless internet and more. This will be charged directly by the hotel at check-in.