The "We Don't Do Sales" Mall…read more Yesterday was Mother Daughter Day and after not seeing my mother for over 30 days I wanted to give her a proper Tampa day. The bay, the walkways, some shopping, and a stop at Columbia Restaurant which honestly was not good. Then we went to International Plaza and Bay Street thinking we would do what we always do. Browse, hunt, and find something great on sale. That is how WE shop. We walked into Altar'd State and asked where the sale section was. We were told they do not do sales there. Not even a small rack in the back. .. thought maybe it's just that store Then we went into Dillard's and asked the same question. The woman looked us up and down like we had three heads and gave us the same answer. Finally I made the realization . . This mall is built for people who pay full price and do not question it. To be fair, it is beautiful. Clean, polished, very well put together. A strong mix of stores and a surprising number of high end brands. Completely different than what I expected and it threw me off my game. But there is no thrill here. No hunt. No digging. No moment where you find that one piece that makes the whole trip worth it. Have fun shopping at full price here. I am not one of those people. I do not pay full retail ever and I am not starting now. And I know plenty of wealthy people who can afford to pay full price and they will not do it either. They know better.

We stopped to visit Easter bunny at international Plaza and also to find a coffee shop that a…read morefriend recommended near Nordstrom. We definitely got some steps in walking around the mall. It's been a while since I've been here and they definitely have a wide variety of stores. We did stop by and see the Easter bunny. The staff was super nice. They were doing a little dances and keeping the kids entertained. Also, we did find the coffee shop called E bar near Nordstrom. Which was pretty good actually. For lunch, we did stop at the food court, but I wouldn't eat there again. The food was terrible at wok o holic. There is better food outside the food court.

I've been in and out of an electric car for the past two years. Overall, EVgo is a good Ev charging…read morecompany. The charging stations are fast and efficient and will get you in and out. On the flip side, this charging station located by Staples and McDonald's always has problems. Problems with high traffic/people waiting to charge to their car for a long duration of time. Or the charging stations are broken. I really hope EVgo begin to incorporate newer and/or consistent charging stations.

10 chargers but 100% filled up at 11:00am on a Saturday morning. At least 5 of the cars just…read moresitting with no one in them. Hope the wait isn't too long.

Very busy supercharger location tucked away in the Winn Dixie parking lot. Charging was limited…read morebecause of how busy it was. First two stalls are out of order. Spent an hour trying to get my car charged with constant errors. Another driver had the same issue. I was very relieved to know it wasn't just me. This has been reported to Tesla. When I did get a working charger it was one of the fastest superchargers I've used.

I love flying internationally out of TPA (they have a non-stop on Delta to AMS). Since I go for a…read morelonger period of time I fly with my dog in-cabin. For the first time ever my dog used the pet relief area. TPA was smart to make it a caged off area leading to the outdoors. This made all the difference to a dog trained to relieve himself outside only. Kudos to you TPA!

A MASTERCLASS IN AVIATION LOGISTICS AND BRAND ENGAGEMENT As…read morean e-commerce business owner whose daily operations depend heavily on seamless logistics, I evaluate infrastructural efficiency with a highly critical eye. Tampa International Airport consistently demonstrates an exceptional level of operational proficiency. The architectural layout and passenger flow are remarkably intuitive, making the process of flying in and out genuinely simple and fast. When traveling with my husband and children, mitigating transit friction is paramount, and this facility fundamentally eliminates the typical stressors associated with modern air travel. Beyond their logistical prowess, I must commend their digital marketing strategy. Their social media postings are, quite frankly, hilarious. It is rare to see a transportation entity execute such a witty, engaging, and culturally resonant online brand. It reflects a high degree of organizational intelligence and a keen understanding of modern consumer engagement. Tampa International sets the premier standard for how an airport should operate, seamlessly merging frictionless travel with brilliant public relations. It is a consistently superior experience from arrival to departure.

It is pretty much the only supercharger (8) close to where we stayed in Tampa. It charges the…read morestandard about the same as other electric superchargers and adds a surcharge for more than 80% when busy. The place is well kept and it is easily accessible. People don't always know which parking to use when charging their car which can be frustrating because they take a spot that's meant to charge on the left only for Teslas and use the other charger next to them, while wasting the space for another car!. There should be more user common sense... but I digress. The Wawa is great to just shop for essentials while quickly charging your car.

Filling up with Zaps!…read more We're traveling and need to fill up with some sunshine, the Tesla app led us to this charging spot that's conveniently located at Wawa. There are plenty of Tesla chargers, not to worry. We charged during the day so I'm not sure about the lighting at night. The Wawa seems pretty busy with cars filling up with gasoline. Me? I have lotto fever so I went inside to buy a coconut water and a Price is Right scratch off. After I make my purchases, I walk outside and my Tesla is charged. Time to hit the road! Thanks Wawas

It was my first time at Caffeine Roasters and it was so good that we went back the next day. This…read morelocation was nice and clean. The aesthetic is very clean and cozy. It was a smaller space but still very cute. We got the strawberry matcha and the s'mores latte. We were pleasantly surprised how good the coffee was. We came in 15 minutes before closing but the barista was nice enough to still serve us. they had different types of syrups if you want to customize your drink. They also have other food item that we didn't get to try yet. For sure will come back another time.

10/10! Service was excellent! Cute ambiance inside this coffee shop. The food and coffee were…read moregreat! We ordered butter croissants for the girls - they loved every crumb. My husband and I got breakfast sandwiches. They were served hot and so good! This was the perfect stop for my family before our road trip back to Atlanta. Thanks for everything!