Parents and kids and all other beach lovers at this Days Inn near the Gulf in Bradenton, Fla., are just six miles from the pristine sand and surf without paying "beach prices." Sports fans are close to the spring training facility for pro baseball's Pittsburgh Pirates and venues for amateur and professional athletics and racing. Business travelers also are near the Manatee Civic Center and corporate headquarters and plants. Parents and kids can roller skate, play miniature golf and attend animal attractions close to this Days Inn, while shoppers can pick from regular malls, flea markets and outlet malls. Boat cruises, fishing charters, water sports, nature parks and ecological tours await recreational enthusiasts and outdoor lovers. The 130-room Days Inn features a pool, in-room safes and combination microwave ovens and refrigerators; travelers can have breakfast at a neighboring breakfast restaurant chain.

Room Types:

Two Doubles:   Two double beds. Located on floors 1-2, exterior access. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Cable TV with Showtime. In-room safe (surcharge). Microwave and refrigerator on request.

Two Doubles Non Smoking:   Two double beds. Located on floors 1-2, exterior access. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Cable TV with Showtime. In-room safe (surcharge). Microwave and refrigerator on request.

King:   One king bed. Located on floors 1-2, exterior access. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Cable TV with Showtime. In-room safe (surcharge). Microwave and refrigerator on request.

Two Doubles Non Smoking:   Two double beds. Located on floors 1-2, exterior access. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Cable TV with Showtime. In-room safe (surcharge). Microwave and refrigerator on request.

Two Doubles:   Two double beds. Located on floors 1-2, exterior access. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Cable TV with Showtime. In-room safe (surcharge). Microwave and refrigerator on request.

Driving Directions: From Tampa International Airport: Approximate driving time to the hotel is 54 minutes at a distance of 45 miles.

Go south. Take the SR-60 ramp toward I-275/Downtown. Merge onto North Memorial Highway/FL-60 East. Merge onto I-275 South toward St. Petersburg, portion toll. Keep left at the fork to take US-19 South. Take US-19 South to US-41 South. The hotel is located on the right.