I am very lucky to live in Jacksonville, Florida.
It means that I am located in a really good southern city. I can travel all over the state to new areas. My favorite area is to travel through Tampa and St. Petersburg. Anytime I want to see a big show or see a huge musical act, that is where I go. I honestly prefer St. Petersburg or Tampa. They are near each other but not the same. St. Petersburg is more beachy and laid back. I like the hotels that I book there. The restaurants are better and the venue for the concert or show is much nicer. Anytime I see a good act coming to St. Petersburg, I bought a ticket. It is really nice living in Florida since the water isn’t something I consider ever. The venue is inside so winter or summer it doesn’t matter. I can easily walk to the venue even in the dead of winter. Honestly if I had to pick, I would rather travel to St. Petersburg in February rather than August. The heat can be quite brutal in Florida but as long as you have a quality cooling system, it is all good. I love that the hotel I book has a very powerful cooling unt. It also isn’t super noisy like some of the commercial AC units around. I am able to see super well. Since I can drive to the venue I bring my own pillow and I sleep like a baby. I love doing that weekend trip.