Some places in Florida are always talked about – purely because they are as spectacular as they sound. But it’s not all about theme parks and other similar places. Sometimes you can get an even more amazing experience in Florida by heading somewhere that doesn’t always come to mind initially.

Sarasota is one such place. It probably isn’t the first location you think of in Florida, but you’ve no doubt heard of it. In a few moments you will know a bit more about it and be considering paying a visit too.

You will have several beaches here to think about and consider spending your holiday at. With such names as Siesta Key, Lido Key and Venice Beach you can see you really are spoilt for choice here. In fact there is every chance you could explore more than one if you are staying in Florida for a couple of weeks. Why limit yourself to just one part of Sarasota when you can see more of it?

You can’t really go wrong with Siesta Key since it made the number two spot in the best beaches across the entire globe in 2010. If you don’t like this beach you will only have one other in the world that apparently betters it! It is large and very appealing, and it goes on for miles too. This means you shouldn’t have too many problems staking out your own spot to enjoy while you are there.

Venice Beach is another popular spot for holidaymakers to head for. Not only do you have a wonderful beach to explore but you also have Venice itself. It might be far from the Venice in Italy, but it also has a character completely of itself and is very enticing. This is a welcoming location to spend a few days; don’t be surprised if you end up wanting to stay longer because it is very hard to leave. Some people never do – they set up businesses here and welcome others instead.

In short, Sarasota is a delightful part of Florida that sometimes doesn’t get the attention it deserves. But perhaps that is a good thing in a way – it can pay to keep some places to yourself.