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February 7, 2022Favorite Nature Trails and Hiking Near Siesta Key
Florida is filled with tropical foliage, captivating wildlife, and inspiring nature trails that can introduce you to it all. While spending time in Siesta Key and Sarasota, perhaps a stroll, long walk, or hike is just what you need to break up your…January 31, 2022How Is Mote Marine Aquarium and Lab Beneficial to Sarasota’s Sea-Life?
Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium is a “must-see” when visiting Siesta Key or Sarasota. With rotating exhibits that allow guests to get up close to their favorite sea creatures and immerse themselves in the wonderful world under the sea, a visit to Mote…January 25, 2022Beyond Sarasota: The Perfect Florida Day Trips
Driving from the west coast of Florida, where the Gulf of Mexico welcomes you with calm, beauty, and peace, to the east coast of Florida, where more thrilling beach adventures and culture await, can be done in a single day trip. Not to…January 17, 2022An Insider’s Guide to the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
Sarasota is bursting with activities, culture, nature’s beauty, relaxation, and fun ways to spend time with friends and family. One thing that encompasses all of these is visiting the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens. Today, visitors can immerse themselves in the allure and amazement…January 11, 2022Why Hotels with Pools are a “Must” Even in Siesta Key
Dreaming of a trip to Siesta Key means dreaming of the tranquility of the water as you read a book, sunbathe, swim, float, or simply relax. We know that your mind might go straight to the beach and the calm waves rolling into…January 3, 2022The Ultimate Guide to Point of Rocks on Siesta Key
Siesta Key is a world-famous beach that offers its guests everything from the cool, soft, white sand and warm turquoise waters to thrilling watersports and epic adventures. Along the eight-mile key on the west coast of Florida is a hidden gem from Mother…December 29, 2021Five Secrets and Legends of Siesta Key
Every unique vacation destination has a signature tale, like the witch trials in Salem, MA, or the country music capital of the world in Nashville, TN. Siesta Key, FL is a world-renowned beach, has been voted number one in America, and is known for its…December 20, 2021Everything You Need to Know About Sarasota’s NYE Pineapple Drop
What are you doing New Year’s Eve? If you are visiting Siesta Key for the holidays or find yourself in town just in time to celebrate the New Year, the local experts here at Best Western Siesta Key have the perfect free…December 13, 2021Did You Know…? A Look at the Seven Most Interesting Hotel Facts
Every hotel has a unique story to share, from being a part of historic events to breaking world records and even just having an iconic quirk. While there are countless hotels with fun facts and tidbits of interesting information attached to them, we surely cannot…Categories
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