Siesta Key

Siesta Key is a barrier island off Florida's Treasure Coast, and has one of the most beautiful beaches in North America and possibly the world. The beach is a fine white powder that is never too hot to enjoy a walk. Calm Gulf waters are typically warmer than the Atlantic coast. Located just minutes west of Sarasota.

• Crescent Tavern.offers a cool place to get out of the sun.

• The Casa Blanca, 6154 Midnight Pass Road, ☎ 941-349-5101, www.thecasablanca.net. checkin: 2; checkout: 10. 100 - 200.

• Hyatt Siesta Key Beach, 915 Seaside Dr, ☎ (941) 346-5900, siestakeybeach.hyatt.com. checkin: 4; checkout: 10. Units range from 1,800 to 2,765 square feet and feature 2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, full kitchen and an optional study/den. The building also has a pool, hot tub and private access to Siesta Key Beach.

• Turtle Beach Resort and Inn, 9049 Midnight Pass Rd, ☎ 941-349-4554, www.turtlebeachresort.com. checkin: 1 pm; checkout: 11 am. Turtle Beach Resort offers 2 properties, both waterfront: The Resort sits on Sarasota Bay and The Inn sits on the lagoon overlooking Turtle Beach that boasts the best sunsets on the island. Each cottage has a private patio with private hot tub, hammock, and kitchenettes. Guests have access to kayaks, canoes, bicycles, fishing gear, 2 heated pools and guest laundry. There are 3 restaurants in walking distance from the hotel and they are pet and boater friendly with easy access docks located at mile marker #48 on the intracoastal waterway.

• Sunday at dusk, massive drum cricle. Hit up 420 munchies cafe afterwards. Rocket man smoke shop just down the street. • Ian™
• My favorite place to visit in Florida. The beaches are amazing.......snow white sand. Soft as silk! • ÅMªÑða
• Bring plenty of sunscreen and a fluffy beach towel! • Amanda