Our Vacation in Sarasota Florida
We arrived in Sarasota post ‘Tropical Storm Debby’ at the Helmsley Sandcastle Hotel just after lunchtime on the 27th June. To be honest we did not know what to expect as far as the weather was concerned. Certainly, not bright blue skies and sunshine. The weather forecast had predicted further rain until the following weekend!
Blue skies, sunshine, sand, sea and cocktails. Am I dreaming again?
The ‘On the Beach Hotel’ has motel style accommodation which, to be honest could use an update. The quality and choice of rooms/views varies as does the price per night. A beach view is the best, but be prepared to share a very narrow balcony and little privacy. The food and service were excellent and the staff were in a jovial party mood! As well as the restaurant, there were snacks available at the beach bar and free nibbles form 4pm -6pm. Plus, with it being “Boat Race Weekend” additional outdoor BBQ food. A bonus was the concierge service that runs to St Armand Circle where shops, restaurants and bars are located. See further below.
A glass of chilled vino Madam?
Cest Moi!
CAbi Petal Top $69, Bree Jeans $89. Vegan friendly clutch - Open Sky $35. Sandals Nine West-Letitgo sale price now $49. Stella and Dot Bardot Spiral bangle $49 and earrings-Rio Chandelier now $24.96.
As it was a special birthday for our lovely friend J, here is a picture of the gift bought from Henri Bendel - The Heritage Buckle Bangle.
And then onto a Sunset Dinner Cruise on the Marina Jack II. Visit the Marina on Sarasota Bay Front.
We literally had the boat to ourselves, fine dining, great company, perfect weather. It was pure heaven.
Mr & Mrs Stylebyladyg. I am wearing Chico's travellers maxi dress $99
We had the most wonderful time, highly recommended.
If you have a taste for the more sophisticated palette, you have to take a stroll around St Armands Circle. Set amidst a tropical paradise, St. Armand is an enchanting circle of fine shops and gourmet restaurants.
Before our departure back to Atlanta we had a great vantage point from the sea view balcony for The Sarasota Lido Beach Power Boat Race. The beach was packed throughout the day as holiday makers and Race Boat fans staked their claim to the best beach spots in which to watch the race as these million dollar boats powered their way across the sea.
This was ‘Our Vacation in Sarasota Florida’
More pictures.
Feeding the Flamingo's "Birds of Prey!"
Baby Alligator
His larger relative was in the pond behind the Keeper!
Hope you enjoyed the Sarasota tour?
Where are you going on vacation this year?
WOW! Sarasota looks like so much FUN! The beach is gorgeous, and the water is so clear, and that boat looks amazing! Looks like everyone had an amazing time, and so glad you showed us the Henri Bendel bracelet. I am heading there this weekend, hoping to put my giftcard to good use coupled w/a 4th of july sale.
Oh exciting! Let us all know in the blogging stratasphere what you buy.
Love the bangle you bought, gorgeous! I also have my eye on your Nine West sandals! Florida looks amazing xx
The sandals are realy comfy but gutted I paid full price. We enjoyed ourselves so much. I love the beach!
Oh my goodness…those pictures just look glorious. Am sighing over the blue skies! It looks like a wonderful vacation and so glad you enjoyed it! xx
It was beautiful. I know the weather in the UK has been awful again! One of the reasons we moved abroad. Lets hope July and August are better. Thank you for the comment