Local Deals for Tampa-St. Petersburg

Since his first Carnegie Hall appearance at 17, Grammy-winning violinist Joshua Bell has become "one of the most imaginative, technically gifted and altogether extraordinary violinists of our time" (The Washington Post). Travelzoo subscribers can see him in concert for more than 45% off with this exclusive deal.

The New York Times says Giuseppe Verdi's "La Traviata," performed in various renditions around the world since the mid-1800s, is "deservedly beloved." With this offer exclusive to Travelzoo, tickets to see the classic opera in Clearwater are half off.

Captain Vincent Lecavalier joined an elite group of athletes when he played in his 1,000th career NHL game this month for the Tampa Bay Lightning; see him and the Bolts with this month's return of the NHL. With this Local Deal, subscribers can get in on the action for as much as 50% off.

Give your regards to Broadway this Friday with a century-long retrospective of classic show tunes. Tickets to the popular annual show "Neil Berg's 105 Years of Broadway," featuring current stage stars and Neil Berg himself on piano, are 40% off with this exclusive deal.

Chalet Suzanne Restaurant and Country Inn in Lake Wales has been showered with praise since it launched its fine dining in 1931: AAA gives it a 3-Diamond rating, calling it upscale with Old World charm, and Gayot says it's "romantic and magical." Two can visit this historic venue for dinner for $69, regularly $130. Plus receive a 10% discount on any bottle of wine.

Florida Estates Winery is located in Land O' Lakes just north of Tampa and has been open to the public for more than 10 years. For $15, two people can visit the winery, situated on a 3,600-acre plantation and try wines as well as take home a bottle, regularly $30.

Covering the hits of early rock 'n' roll acts such as Dion, the Four Seasons and the Beach Boys, five-man band The Bronx Wanderers takes audience members back in time. See them perform at the Capitol Theatre Jan. 16-24 for $15-$20, nearly 50% off the regular price.

Emerald-hued waters, a range of golf courses and top fishing spots define the family-friendly beach town of Destin, between Pensacola and Panama City. Retreat to a sprawling resort during peak-season winter dates and score 60% off regular prices.

"Unmarred vistas of salt marsh, tree islands and winding tidal creeks" highlight the river trails in the Tampa area, deemed "The Nature Coast" by the Florida Paddling Trails Association. Explore this picturesque region via kayak on any tour (up to four hours long) with Florida Eco Adventures for $29 per person, regularly up to $65.

If you're looking for instruction on how to bake a cake, you probably want to learn from the boss -- the "Cake Boss," that is. Travelzoo subscribers can get 55% off tickets to an evening with TLC's Buddy Valastro at Ruth Eckerd Hall this Saturday, during which he'll share stories, do live demonstrations and even interact with audience members.

Modeled after the traditional New Year's concert in Vienna (Neujahrskonzert), "Salute to Vienna" features the music of Strauss along with professional vocalists and international champion ballroom dancers. Spend New Year's Eve at the lively concert at Ruth Eckerd Hall for half the regular price.

See the Tony- and Grammy-winning musical "Wicked" for $56.50-$66.50 at one of five performances during the show's stop in Tampa. Save more than 40% on Orchestra seats at Straz Center for the Performing Arts.

For $99, get behind the wheel of your dream car on a private autocross course with this Local Deal from Gotham Dream Cars. Subscribers can take a Ferrari or Lamborghini on a thrilling ride that regularly costs $249 per person.

Travel with ease to Key West from Marco Island with this Local Deal for a roundtrip cruise on a state-of-the-art vessel with Key West Express. For $85 per adult (13 and older), regularly $147, hop aboard and spend the day on the islands; or schedule your return on a different day and plan an overnight trip.

Get out on the water with a three-hour private boat rental from the Boat Club by LottoBoat. For $89, a group of up to eight people can rent a boat Monday through Friday out of St. Petersburg, regularly $249. This equates to just over $11 per person with a full boat. Or, for $10 more, get the same deal on a Saturday or Sunday, regularly $349.