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04-30-2014, 03:53 PM
Vacationing and dropping in on family Fourth of July weekend...4 day getaway
I have fam & friends down there, but as I start my pipelining efforts its always ideal to have a centrally located chill hotel/lounge spot set up close to Shopping/Food/Talent
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04-30-2014, 10:18 PM
There are quite a few Tampa posts if you search, but I'm a local so I'll give you my take:
Hotels
As long as you stay downtown, in SoHo/Hyde Park, or International Mall you'll be fine. Logistics suck down here but people are used to taking cabs on weekends. If you want to ball out, stay in the Epicurean. It's right next to Bern's Steakhouse. If you're on a budget, stay at a place downtown or near International Mall.
Bars/Clubs
If you're here for only 4 days I assume you're looking for SNLs. Weekends are your best bet for night game, the bars in the following places are fairly dead except for a select few during the weekdays.
In that case, for bars I'd recommend going to SoHo (South Howard). It's primarily college students who I find are generally unreceptive to people outside their social circle, but there are a decent amount of young professionals as well. MacDinton's, The Lodge, Yard of Ale, are all prime spots for hunting.
I'd also recommend a weekend night in Ybor City. It can be a little sketchy, but there is a TON of young talent and they're much more open to cold approaches. I recommend Doubledecker, Ampitheatre, and Czar. Street game is easy as hell in Ybor--everyone's drunk and open to chatting. Go on a Friday or Saturday. Easily the best place to pull.
I'd also recommend spending a Friday or Saturday night at Jackson's. It's the only Miami-style club in Tampa. Hottest girls are definitely here, but it's a little tougher to pull since they're generally with friends.
Daygame
International Mall and Westshore Mall are paradise for day gaming. Lots of rich dumb broads shopping at expensive department stores. I've pulled twice from International Mall.
If you're here on a Sunday, go to Shephard's and/or Hogan's Beach. They have ridiculously good beach parties and the girls are hot and come out in droves.
Food
Eat at Bern's. It's an incredible steakhouse. Some other good (albeit pricey) options are Edison's, 717 South, Mise En Place, and The Refinery. If you're looking to eat on a budget check out Taco Bus and Yummy House--two classic "rough around the edges but great food" Tampa staples.
Other info
I haven't explored St Petersburg or Clearwater much, but don't forget you have those two cities at your disposal too.
I've lived in Tampa for 3 years and to be honest I'm not a huge fan. The people are mostly transplants and there's little pride or cohesiveness in the city. Everything is victim to the typical "Florida sprawl" and driving is your only option to get anywhere. The people are generally Northeastern transplants and southern natives (lots of confederate flags) which ends up as a really weird mix.
That being said, everyone's in shape down here, especially the girls. They're mostly dumb, somewhat friendly, and somewhat easy. Best of luck to you, and if I missed anything you wanted me to cover or have specific questions let me know.
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05-01-2014, 01:46 AM
I like the first reply by aplocater. I'm a White guy who returned to DC after an unsuccessful move to Tampa. The place is great for ONS for vacation. I wouldn't recommend Tampa long-term unless you're the seasoned player who is like Roosh and is self-employed in his own niche.
I would not stay anywhere downtown. If you're thinking of Tampa based off of Google images of downtown, forget that. South Howard is the spot for hot blondes/brunettes wearing skirts and heels (something most RVFers are looking for in a woman). If anything sucks during the week, head to the Hard Rock for all night gambling, booze and random chicks who come to gamble (sometimes ditching their friends to gamble alone when they're in the zone).
Now, July 4th will probably be a shitshow like Gasparilla. You should find someone with a boat and hang out on the water all day.
Jackson's is a turbo bar, but chicks will approach you (and as far as Tampa, I got approached by chicks much more than DC).
Before I moved to Tampa, I used Priceline's name your own bid function. I hopped from hotel to hotel from downtown Tampa, St. Pete Beach, and downtown St. Petersburg. In my opinion, I don't think you should bother with Clearwater. But El Mech may beg to differ. Just float around a bit, but don't bother with North Tampa.
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05-01-2014, 09:27 AM
Thank fellas
Just the type of intel I was looking for on the city
Will try to hit all of those spots
Good lookin' out
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05-01-2014, 04:52 PM
Go to clearwater beach for sure, you will meet tons of girls, then club wave at night, on the beach.
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05-01-2014, 09:10 PM
No mention of Blue Martini!
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05-02-2014, 01:16 PM
Here's my tip. Weather is intolerable. Humidity, humidity, and more humidity. I've been only for a short while, but i will remember it by air conditioning.
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05-05-2014, 11:52 AM
Good point, I'm looking into renting a ride here soon. Thought the same thought, when it became apparent I would have to bounce from venue to venue in an unfamiliar city.
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07-08-2014, 02:18 PM
Detroit, mainly white girls in the area? Are the girls pretty much loose and crazy all day everywhere you go?
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07-08-2014, 04:06 PM
Any particular type of guy that would have an advantage and kill it around the area? Ex. Will white guys do better than others or the other way around? Or does everyone have an equal shot and high quality pussy?
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08-18-2014, 08:43 PM
Apoclater, how often do you step out? Im in town until 26 Sep and looking for a wingman. Im staying at the Hyde Park hotel
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12-12-2014, 07:41 PM
I'll be back at the dragstrip real soon. If you guy want to watch- race? Or drink beer and pull I'll be there sunshine/Bradenton. Let me know.