Even if you live close enough to drive to Superbowl XLII, your best bet — and maybe the safest for getting there — is to take the high road, i.e., fly. Although drivers have been warned repeatedly, and we’re all aware of the dangers of drinking and driving, there are those die-hard fans that will find a way to tailgate and drink en route to the game.

Delta Air Lines and AirTran Airways offer more than reasonable one way and round-trip airfares for bargain hunting travelers.

Take a train, that way you can party on board without the responsibilities or risk of driving distractions. Amtrak offers several trains per day to Tampa and nearby Sunshine State destinations.

Check with your airlines and Amtrak for affordable hotel packages. High quality accommodations will make your stay in Tampa a super vacation.

Best Hotel – located in the heart of the city, the InterContinental Tampa Hotel is just minutes from the airport and within walking distance to fantastic shops, centrally located area attractions and the beautiful Gulf Coast beaches. Here, excellence truly is the standard. The hotel features a rooftop swimming pool and the award -winning Don Shula’s Steak House.