Sarasota Holidays
Sarasota, a combination of lush greenery, white sandy beaches and clear tropical seas offers a perfect change of pace after the theme parks of central Florida. Though the area is renowned for its award-winning Gulf of Mexico beaches, visitors on a holiday to Sarasota are captivated by what they find beyond the powder white sands, scenic sunsets and warm waves - a world rich with culture and eclectic entertainment.
Holidays to Sarasota offer so many things to see and do. By day stroll the charming streets with elegant shops, exquisite restaurants and quaint boutiques. In the evening, exciting nightlife abounds with live performances, classic and contemporary art shows, and a vast variety of colourful festivals. The city is elegant and cultured, boasting a symphony Orchestra, ballet and opera companies.
One must-see on your Sarasota holidays is the Ringling Estate with the family¹s mansion, gardens and priceless art treasures. Sarasota was the focal point of the great American circus tradition and The Ringling Brothers, PT Barnum and others are celebrated at the estate.
The Ringling Causeway, built by the circus millionaire, across Sarasota Bay joins the city to Lido Beach and the upscale area of Longboat Key where some of the loveliest beaches in all of Florida can be found.
Our Sarasota Holiday Tip:
We love the unique shops at St Armands Circle, it’s a great place to relax, have a meal in one of the many restaurants and simply watch the world by.
See below for some more ideas of what to see and do on your holidays to Sarasota, Florida.
Things to see and do
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Salvadore Dali Museum
Whether you’re a lover or museums of not, we guarantee you’ll enjoy the Salvador Dali
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Thomas Edison and Henry Ford Winter Homes
After collapsing from exhaustion in 1885, some 6 years after inventing the electric light bulb, Thomas Edison was
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The Ringling Museum
John Ringling accumulated a significant fortune from the circus empire he
