Renaissance Vinoy Resort & Golf Club Bypasses Touristy Spots to Highlight Hidden St. Petersburg Gems

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Dec. 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- When visiting a new city, there's no better way to get a feel for the destination than through the eyes of the local. To give guests an authentic feel for the area, Renaissance Vinoy Resort & Golf Club is thrilled to announce the Vacation Like a Local program, which provides guests with suggestions of where to go and what to do in the local neighborhood, straight from the locals. An extension of the Renaissance Hotels' Navigator program, St. Petersburg area hotel guests now have the opportunity to peruse resident bios and obtain recommendations for the most authentic experiences in the area; either on property at the Navigator desk or online before they arrive at the hotel. Available year-round, this new program is complimentary for all guests.

The historic Renaissance Vinoy resort surveyed a number of long-time residents ranging from a restaurant owner and gallery director to a downtown transportation executive and museum exhibit designer in an effort to gather the best Tampa Bay family activities. Each local was asked to provide their favorite spots for everything from food (coffee, ice cream, cheap eats) to must-do St. Pete activities like the renowned art galleries and beaches. When they're not out exploring the Sunshine City, guests can enjoy a 72-slip marina, 18-hole St. Petersburg golf course, 12-court tennis complex, fitness center, outdoor pool and award-winning restaurants and more.

Seasonal rates start at $199 per night. For more information, please call 1-888-303-4430 or visit www.vinoyrenaissanceresort.com.

About Renaissance Vinoy® Resort & Golf Club
Ideally situated on the water in downtown St. Petersburg overlooking the Tampa Bay, the recently renovated 347 Tampa Bay hotel property is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Since opening its doors in 1925, the seven-story hotel has consistently enhanced the guest experience by offering personalized service and unparalleled sophistication. The hotel blends modern elegance through its historic foundation coupled with its cutting-edge 1920s Mediterranean Revival architecture. With more than 61,000 square feet of indoor/outdoor event space, five restaurants, a salon and day spa and amenities that cater to leisure and business travelers, the hotel is St. Petersburg's premier four-diamond resort. 

SOURCE Renaissance Vinoy Resort & Golf Club