Speaking of hotels in Tampa (the ones NOT on fire…ha!), if you ever need a cheap hotel, or cheap flights, I highly recommend a site called SideStep.com - I’ve used it for years. Normally, comparing prices online for hotels, flights, and car rentals means that you’ve got to:

1. Go to each site, like Travelocity, or Expedia, or Alamo
2. Plug in your dates and destination
3. Take note of prices
4. Repeat steps 1, 2, and 3 as many times as needed
5. Compare prices

Who wants that hassle? At Sidestep, you just put in your information ONCE, and hit search. You’ll be shown a listing of all prices for that particular city (when searching for a hotel) or flight or rental car. You can pick the cheapest option, or maybe you want a flight without a layover? No problem - you can filter your airfare search results by fare class, children, or if you prefer non-stop. You can now use Sidestep to find vacation packages and cruises, too!

I’ve been using the site to find deals for years, and it’s a great tool. You’ll save time and money, and you won’t get annoyed by having to type in the dates you want at 10 different sites to compare prices. Oh - and it’s FREE!