St. Petes Beach is located on the Western Coast of Florida on the Gulf of Mexico, 35 minutes South of Tampa, Florida.

Temperatures at St. Petes Beach in October

Daily high temperatures range between 80 degrees to 86 degrees. Daily Low temperatures range between 67 degrees to 75 degrees. It’s Sunny, don’t forget you hat, sunglasses and sunscreen!

Clothing and Attire

Resort wear for all your events is perfect. Days will be warm and evening will be balmy. Dress for the tropics to be comfortable. All the Resort restaurants and food outlets allow casual attire. No long pants are required for evenings.

The Resorts are as casual or as dressy as you like!

Hotel Accommodations

A Tropical View hotel room with a balcony has been reserved for your 4 nights stay. Please see the Accommodation Tab on the website. Your Todays Travel Team Staff will do their best to fulfill your request for King or Double Queen Bedding. Special room requests are not guaranteed and are based on availability at time of check-in. To change or cancel your reservations, please contact your Todays Travel Team.

Pre and Post-Trip Accommodations

If you are requesting additional accommodations, these reservations are on request based on availability up to 3 nights pre trip and 3 nights post trip. All additional space is at your own expense. Please make your reservations early.

Activities

Fun in the Sun! That’s a phase you’ll hear throughout your stay! A 25-acre beachfront playground with 7 swimming pools, 12 paddle boats to cruise the tropical resort waterway, 3 story High Tide Slide, Beach Cabanas, beachside hammocks, mini golf, tennis courts, a floating ocean water park, a 33,500 gallon aquarium, yoga, fitness center and more at the resort! If you can’t make up your mind, check out the Resorts Activity Desk. Downtown St. Petersburg is just down the street, home to great shopping, restaurants, bars and cultural attractions. The Dali Museum hosts the largest collection of Dali’s work outside of Spain or swing by the Chihuly Collection to view some of Dale Chihuly’s stunning glass artwork. Option excursions for fishing, snorkeling, Dolphin watching and shelling are available at the resort.

Airline Reservations

Reserve you airline reservations by Friday, August 6, 2021. Your dedicated air agents at Todays Travel Team will be available from Monday to Friday from the hours of 8:00am PST to 6:00pm PST. Guidance Residential will be providing a roundtrip ticket for GR winner and 1 guest. Please fill out your registration information on the Registration Tab.

Travel Documentation for Airline Travel

For Domestic travel in the United States, the airlines are requiring all passengers to provide a valid government issued ID or valid Passport. You will be required to wear a mask. These polices are subject to change. Please check with the Airline your reservation have been made with at the 24 hour prior to your departure.

Airline Seat Assignments

Not all Airlines offer pre-assigned seats and some may charge for pre-assigned seats. Your Todays Travel Team will request and assign seats at the time your reservations are reserved. Seat assignments are not guaranteed and are subject to change without notice due to a schedule change, equipment change or other unforeseen circumstances. Seating is solely under the Airline’s control. Any additional charge imposed by the Airlines will be at guests’ expense.

Airline Schedule Changes

Itinerary changes due to flight delays and schedule changes is solely under the airline’s control. Todays Travel Team reserves the right to offer alternative schedules for itineraries affected by airline schedule changes and equipment. Flight delays, flight cancellations and schedule changes are the responsibility of the airline. TTT will not be responsible or liable for such delays or rescheduling and extra charges.

Airline Baggage Fees

Any imposed Airline baggage fees are at the expense of each traveler. Please check your fees when confirming your reservations 24 hours prior to your departure.

Airport Transfers

Guidance Residential had arranged airport transfers to and from the Tampa International Airport. Upon arrival, you will take the tram to the baggage claim area where you will be met by a Driver holding a Guidance Residential Sign. After collecting your luggage, you will board your vehicle for your approximate 35 minute ride to the Resort. Any additional guests after your plus 1 guest, will be at your own expense. Transportation from your home to the closest airport is at your own expense.

Guidance Residential Events

Guidance Residential is Hosting two Events

Saturday, October 2, 2021 – Welcome Reception, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Tuesday, October 5, 2021 – Farewell and Awards Dinner, 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Both events are outdoor, steps from the beach and all guests are invited!

Food and Beverage

Guidance Residential has gifted you with a special Tradewinds Islands Resort Gift Card.

This card can be used to dine at all restaurants, at both the Tradewinds Islands Resort and the Rumfish Resort.

The Resorts have extended a 10% discount on all Food and Beverage purchases. You may also use your card at the gift shop and Spa. A list of all the resort restaurants is located on the Accommodations Tab.

Travel Insurance

Travel insurance is always recommended for all travelers. Please contact your Todays Travel Team for more details.

Current COVID – 19 Status from the Resort

We are so appreciative of our valued guests and wanted to take a moment to explain what you can expect, given the current situation with COVID-19.

We are continuing to follow the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), World Health Organization (WHO), and state/county health department recommendations regarding COVID-19, including guidelines for cleaning and sanitation. We are maintaining our enhanced cleaning processes and working with vendor and industry partners to ensure compliance with any changes in protocols.

The Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners has rescinded the mask mandate following Florida’s Governor’s Order. passed an emergency ordinance requiring that citizens wear face coverings in most indoor public places, and restaurants and bars to implement new safety and anti-crowding measures.

Masks are now optional for Tradewinds' employees. While no longer required for guests, we kindly ask that guests consider doing the same when in doors and where social distancing isn’t possible.

Tradewinds will also continue to enforce strict cleanliness protocols including the use of Electrostatic Spraying Technology which uses the highest classification of disinfectants and sprays entire areas including rooms, lobby, fitness centers, dining venues, etc. Hand sanitizer dispensers will also continue to be accessible at key guest and employee entrances.

Social distancing will also be encouraged in indoor settings, like the check-in process.

Our Housekeeping staff will limit the amount of interaction in your guest room. “Express Service" will be offered daily, which include: trash pick-up, linen delivery and amenity replenishment. A full-service room cleaning will be available upon request every fourth day, for stays of 4 nights or more. In lieu of service - requests for amenities, towels and linens can be delivered to your door. If you prefer to have no contact in your guest room, simply apply your Do Not Disturb sign on your door.