Florida Brewery Loop

Hop on the Brew Bus for a deep dive into Tampa’s food and beverage scene on the Tampa Food & Drink Tour. Stopping at 9 different locations, including 3 breweries, in Tampa, Ybor, and Seminole Heights neighbourhoods, learn about Tampa’s specialities and beer scene while sampling classics like the Tampa Cuban sandwich for a fee.

The following day, you’ll be treated to a Ybor City Private Brewery Tour. Hop on a golf cart, zipping between 5 local breweries for craft beer tastings and learning about these microbreweries' heritage. Stop for photo opportunities at the colourful murals and signage at the trendy Sparkman Wharf waterfront area for a memorable end to the tour.

Prepare for an exciting interstate journey, embarking on a road trip from the Gulf Coast to the Space Coast, where the Atlantic Ocean's shores rhythmically ebb and flow. Check into the Hampton Inn Titusville/I-95 Kennedy Space Center, conveniently located just 12 miles away from the awe-inspiring rocket launches at NASA.

Make the most of your proximity and fuel your cosmic curiosity at the Kennedy Space Center. Explore the Rocket Garden, where colossal spaceships tower above, and embark on a Kennedy Space Center Bus Tour to delve into the behind-the-gates areas of historic site launches. Immerse yourself in The Apollo/Saturn V Center, home to Saturn V, the largest spacecraft ever to journey into outer space. Don't miss the Shuttle Launch Experience simulator, the captivating IMAX Theater, and the extraordinary opportunity to meet an astronaut.

For those seeking to extend the libation adventure, consider an optional beer tour to visit the Brix Project and The Hardware Store, two microbreweries under the Playalinda Brewery Co. banner. Indulge in Titusville's vibrant beer scene and share tasting notes from your travels, comparing them with the brews of Tampa.

Hit the highway and head to northern Florida, visiting the bustling city of Jacksonville. Make your way to the Hilton Garden Inn Jacksonville JTB/Deerwood Park to check in and unload the car before beginning your Jacksonville adventure.

Extend your beer adventures as you travel across 26 breweries with the optional activity of the Jax Ale Trail Passport. Rack up the visits and stamp your beer passport for a free gift, from beer koozies to a branded T-shirt and a ‘super secret prize’.

Experience Jacksonville’s vibrant nightlife as you partake in the Jacksonville Bar Hunt - a scavenger hunt with a twist. Paint the town red while you complete crazy photo and video challenges to unlock a new clue. The drinks will flow, laughter will beckon, and memories will most definitely be made.

Then, for a perfect palate cleanser, put on your thinking caps to solve puzzles and clues at The Escape Game Jacksonville. Choose one of five unique themed and immersive games, feeling part of the story as you all work together as a team to find a way to escape.

Travel the open road to North Central Florida’s university city of Gainesville. Fun fact: Did you know that the University of Florida is the birthplace of Gatorade – the world’s first sports drink?

Stay at the value-for-money hotel, the Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville, where you’ll enjoy a free hot breakfast, free evening snacks, and a free daily snack of popcorn and soda.

Open the beer taps on an optional Alachua County Ale Trail, traipsing across the award-winning breweries of Alachua County. Check-in online at every stop with your digital pass to collect points and redeem the Sippin’ Seven Alachua County Ale Trail branded merch.

Like any university city, Gainesville boasts a vibrant nightlife scene of buzzing bars and live music. Take your pick of the West University Avenue bars pulsating with dancing patrons, banging beats, and flowing drinks.

Drive the final leg of your Floridian road trip to Tampa International Airport, where you’ll drop off your car hire and board your flight back to the UK. If you’re thirsty for more adventure, browse other Ocean Florida multi-centre holidays to find your next American getaway.