The Tampa Bay Lightning or “The Bolts” are one of two NHL teams to call the Sunshine State (Florida) their home. You’ll notice when they play games some of the players have suntans in the middle of the winter which is a testament to the beautiful weather Florida has year round. It’s rumored players enjoy golf and arrive to practise in shorts and flipflops. With BookSeats.com it’s not only the players who can enjoy the benefits of hockey in Tampa Bay. Fans can travel to see their favorite team match-up against the Lightning and organize golf, beach and patio days (even in the dead of winter) while doing so. The ability to select hotels based on location (can choose near the arena, airport, golf courses, etc) and the option to adjust flight dates allows fans to organize not only a hockey-only trip but a full-blown winter vacation. With the icing on the top being the ability to watch an NHL game.
The Tampa Bay Lightening play out of Amalie Arena. The state of the art arena was completed in 1996 and was named the Ice Palace. Naming Rights were originally awarded to the St. Petersbrug TImes, then in 2014 Amalie Oila Company secured the title.
Amalie Arena can hold up to 19,092 Tampa Bay Lightning fans. That’s a lot of Bolts fans in one place!
Of course the ultimate decision of where to stay comes down to those booking the trip - if it’s for business or visiting family you may have local areas in mind already. However, if you’re coming into Tampa to check-out a Bolts game and enjoy the city we highly recommend staying in downtown Tampa Bay, ideally along the Riverwalk. Just a 13 minute walk to Amelia Arena and a 18 minute drive from St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport downtown offers fans the perfect mix of tourism paired with accessibility to the Lightning’s arena. With no shortage of bars, golf, restaurants, landmarks and just steps to the ocean, visiting Tampa Bay can quickly fill anybody’s itinerary no matter the preference. With BookSeats.com fans can customize all aspects of their Tampa Bay Lightning trip by selecting any combination of hotels, flights and game tickets.
If you want the short story, the Tampa Bay Lighting got their name because Tampa Bay is the lightning capital of Canada and U.S.A. If you want the long story, it’s because team founder and NHL legend Phil Esposito refused to accept the naming contest entries from Tampa Bay locals. The two front-running names were the “Tampa Bay Oceanics” and the “Tampa Bay Pelicans” were refused by founder, when in fact he only agreed with any fan that submitted “Lightning” because two weeks prior he was at his friend’s house and the friend’s 84 mother suggested to name the team the “Lightning,” and Phil said, “that’s it!”
Hockey is a energetic, brutal sport. For National Hockey League supporters, nothing surpasses the sound of a roaring fanbase, the crunch of skate blades slicing through the home ice, the loud sound of a shot from the point, or the big clash of players colliding into each other at full tilt.
If you’ve always thought to do a Tampa Bay Lightning road trip with friends, fam or coworkers, this could be your year! With extremely fair rates and an easy-to-use booking platform, planning a Tampa Bay Lightning sports trip has never been more easy.
All you have to do is enter in a few pieces of information, and we’ll do the rest!
We structured the Bookseats.com platform so that it would be as simple as possible to secure your next Tampa Bay Lightning sport trip. This is still the case if you are going alone, with a smaller group of buddies, or even on an overnight work trip with colleagues. Bookseats.com can assist you whether you need airfare, hotel accommodations, game tickets, or any combination of the three.
To get started, the first thing you’ll need to do is pick a date for the Tampa Bay Lightning road trip. While the way of choosing a date will vary for everyone, we found that sometimes the ideal way to zero-in on a target is to begin by examining the schedule of the team you want to see. Once you have selected the date, click the “Build Package” button.
The next step will be to provide us with a few specifics. We need to know things like how many Tampa Bay Lightning game tickets you require, your hotel accommodation preferences, and the number of rooms you want. Ask yourself: Would my friends prefer to be closer to the venue, or should we book rooms close the center of the city? The Bookseats.com site makes it simple by showing you a map with all of the potential accommodations in the area at a variety of different rates.
We know how much of a burden it can be to organize all the components of a group expedition. That’s what BookSeats.com is here for. Using our website, not only will you save time and frustration, you’ll also save money! Heading out on a Tampa Bay Lightning road trip has never been simpler.
Our objective is to be sure your group has a fantastic trip, and that you can focus the game that you love, full stop. At Bookseats.com, we take care of the leg work so you don't have to!
When it comes to booking a Tampa Bay Lightning trip, we’re the experts. We have helped tons of fans all over the world to secure the travel package of their dreams, and hockey is no issue.
The why of using Bookseats.com? We save you time and money. We reduce or erase hurdles in your way, flattening out what can sometimes be an frustrating process. Instead of juggling the details of your Tampa Bay Lightning hotel accommodations, your Tampa Bay Lightning game tickets, or your Tampa Bay Lightning airfare, we put everything together into one convenient website.
Now with just a couple clicks you can coordinate an unforgettable Tampa Bay Lightning travel package that helps you join Tampa Bay Lightning on the road wherever they go! Don’t waste time stressing the details. Rather, use the time you saved with Bookseats.com enjoying a new city, experiencing some cultural attractions, or enjoying new restaurants, bars and museums!
Don’t forget: While Bookseats.com focuses in helping groups organize travel packages, we can also help you if you’re solo!
You may be going to a town on business and already have a hotel. You might not be flying, but using your own vehicle instead. No worries! If you’re only in town for the night and all you need are Tampa Bay Lightning tickets, we can assist.
By leaning on our connections in the sports industry, we can provide you with tickets to any Tampa Bay Lightning game, even if you hear it was sold out. These partnerships and experience within the sports industry mean we can supply Tampa Bay Lightning game tickets to essentially any stadium, at any time of year, whenever they faceoff.
In fact, you don’t even have to travel to benefit from Bookseats.com! You may be acting as the host, with lots of your buddies or family members seeing you in your hometown. If you’ve decided that the best way to experience some time together is to go see the Tampa Bay Lightning play, we’ll help you take care of all the variables in less time, with less stress, and for less money.
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