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Whether it's donuts, cupcakes, cakes or strudels, there's something for everyone inside a bakery and a bakery in the Tampa-area has been named the best in Florida.
I have a soft spot for a good bakery because working in one was my very first job. My friend's parents had a small bakery, Bodi's Bakery, in the small town of Twin Lakes, Wisconsin and after wanting to help from time to time, it eventually turned into my first job when I was 14. Mainly I worked the donut counter, and I especially enjoyed making the fancy coffee drinks. I worked there for about 3 years, with my brother working there as well. I feel like after spending so much time there, I've definitely had my fill of donuts of life. But every now and again I do get a craving for a cupcake or a good pecan roll.
A Tampa-Area Bakery Has Been Named The Best In Florida
Taste of Home put together a list of the best bakery in every state in America. And a bakery in Ybor City, just about a 2 hour drive from Fort Myers is #1. La Segunda has been open for 104 years and is one of the oldest bakeries in the country. The story of how it came to be is quite interesting. It was opened by a Spanish soldier who enjoyed the bread in Cuba so much when he was stationed there in the 1900's, that he wanted to share it with others. If you're looking for cookies, donuts, pies or bread, you'll find it at La Segunda, and more. Taste of Home recommends the Media Noche bread, tres leches cake and the Cuban sandwich.
You can find La Segunda at 2512 N 15th St in Ybor City, FL. Open Tuesday-Sunday from 6:30am-3pm. They have other locations as well in Tampa and St. Pete. Check out their website here
One Florida Hotel Is Among The Most Expensive In America
When it comes to luxury accommodations, the sky is the limit when it comes to the price per night and one Florida hotel is among the most expensive in America.
When I travel, the type of hotel I stay in really depends on how much time I plan on spending there and what amenities I plan on using. I took myself on a little getaway up to Clearwater Beach a few months ago and went with a higher-end resort so I could take advantage of the bars/restaurants, bike & kayak rentals, the complimentary beach chairs and the rooftop pool. When I go to Disney, I like to stay on property so I can use the park transportation and get in an hour early, plus all their properties are so gorgeous. But if I’m only going for one night, like I did last week, I just stayed at a cheap motel, it was just a place to crash for the night. I think I spent a total of 10 hours there total.
One Florida Hotel Is Among The Most Expensive In America
GoBankingRates put together a list of the 11 most expensive hotels here in the U.S. While I’m sure we’d all take an upscale hotel if we could, the reality is that even one night at some hotels could eat up your entire budget for a week-long vacation. Acqualina Resort & Spa is located in Sunny Isles and the price for one night starts at $847. BUT included in the price is a $45 spa credit so you can enjoy a massage or scrub. What do you get for $847/night? The resort has both indoor and outdoor pools, 5 restaurants and plenty of activities for kids like soccer and basketball.
You can check out the full list here. Below are the top 5 most expensive hotels in America.
5. Beverly Wilshire- Beverly Hills, CA
A night at the Beverly Wilshire starts at $862. They hotel offers the “Pretty Woman for a Day” experience that starts at $15,000 which includes a stay in the presidential suite, plus a personal shopping consultation and a couples massage.
4. Mandarin Oriental Boston- Boston, MA
A night at the Mandarin Oriental Boston starts at $1,077. The hotel is within walking distance from a lot of the city's attractions, has a five-star spa and a Gordon Ramsay restaurant, Ramsay's Kitchen.
3. Four Seasons Hotel New York- New York, NY
One night at the Four Seasons NY starts at $1,275. This hotel is located near Central Park in midtown Manhattan. For running errands around the city, the hotel has a Rolls-Royce to take get you there. Plus, the Four Seasons offers the Empire Suite Experience which includes a helicopter ride to and from the airport, plus a limo to take you around the city.
2. The Beverly Hills Hotel- Beverly Hills, CA
A night at the famed Beverly Hills hotel starts at $1,325. Enjoy complimentary mojitos and someone to clean your sunglasses poolside.
1. Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa- Rancho Santa Fe, CA
The Rancho Valencia is the most expensive hotel in America with a one night stay starting at $1,396. The hotel offers e-bikes, fitness classes, complimentary golf clubs to use at a number of nearby courses, plus fresh-squeezed OJ and a paper delivered to your room each morning.
