There are many reasons why Sarasota, Florida is a popular destination for a long weekend. The weather’s perfect year-round, there’s lots to do, the beaches are gorgeous, and the areas is renowned for its arts... Read more
You deserve a little downtime. Here is some inspiration for ways to enjoy Sarasota, Siesta Key, Lido Key, Longboat Key, and Venice, Florida–beyond the white-sun-kissed sands and relaxing Gulf shores. Of course, you’ll... Read more
If you’re not familiar with Pinterest, it is a visual search engine and the perfect place for travel inspiration. Pinterest makes researching travel ideas a pleasure. Pinterest is easy to use. Simply search for a... Read more
Southwest Florida has everything you need for the perfect kayaking trip: warm, sunny climate, equipment rentals, sheltered inland waterways, shallow waters, and lots of native wildlife. It is also home to the Great... Read more
If you’re neglecting your hard-earned vacation days, you’re not alone. According to Gallup research, only six in ten Americans took a vacation, showing a drop in previous years. Deciding you need a vacation... Read more
There’s no better way to experience local history than by touring a historic home. Southwest Florida has its share, including the last surviving antebellum plantation home in South Florida, the Italianate Ca’ d’Zan, the... Read more
Florida has a relatively short settler history, but the Gamble Plantation in Ellenton, Florida packs in plenty of famous names, Civil War history, and settler lifestyle. This grand mansion is the oldest building in... Read more
Located just two hours from Sarasota, Florida, Bok Tower Gardens transports visitors into a tranquil respite. Guests can wander through 50 acres of meandering pathways and gardens, listen to the beautiful bells of... Read more
You don’t need to travel overseas to go on a safari. Your wilderness journey is less than two hours away from Sarasota to visit Safari Wilderness in Lakeland, Florida. Safari Wilderness—a working, 265-acre ranch—is... Read more
You’ve been planning your Florida family vacation for months and are ready to hit the road. But then the reality sits in during a long day battling the airport, sitting in a car, or... Read more