Day Trips
Ideas for a Sarasota, Florida Vacation
You deserve a little down time. Here is some inspiration for ways to enjoy Sarasota, Siesta Key, Lido Key, Longboat Key, and Venice–beyond the white-sun-kissed sands and relaxing Gulf shores. Of course, you’ll... Read more
How to Use Pinterest for Travel Inspiration
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
Kayaking the Great Calusa Blueway
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
Visiting Key West via the Key West Ferry
By Susan Finch Discovering new experiences is part of the thrill of going on a vacation and getting to your destination should be part of the fun. The Key West ferry delivers on... Read more
Planning a Vacation to Sarasota, Florida: All You Need to Know
Our website and printed Must Do Visitor Guides offer carefully curated lists of what to do, where to eat, and more. Did you know you can read the current printed edition online? Check out... Read more
You Need a Vacation, and Here is Why
By Susan Finch 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... Read more
Road Trip Checklist
By Laurén Ettinger Creating a road trip checklist is an easy way to ensure that you do not forget any items for your upcoming vacation. Use this handy list and hit the road... Read more
Top 5 Historic Homes in Southwest Florida
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
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