Sarasota is a city located in Sarasota County on the south western coast of the state of Florida in the United States. The first thing that will caught your eyes is the beautiful colour of the sea, a crystal clear blue that contrast with the white sand that cover the beaches. Sarasota has grown 4 times faster than the national average in the last 5 years.

Below you'll find  a list of things you can do   and attractions, and also travel statistics on comparison shopping, vacation planning and themes, and some lodging selections.

Staying at a vacation rental in Sarasota is an excellent idea especially if you are traveling with your family or a large group.  Sarasota vacation rentals not only offer more space but also more privacy, most of the times at a better rate than an Sarasota hotel room. At an  Sarasota vacation rental you will feel just like at home, but with a variety of amenities that will make your vacation an unforgettable experience.

An amazing place to visit in Sarasota is the Sarasota Classic Car Museum. The SCCM has over 100 antique, classic, vintage, collectible and rare cars on display, including some that once belonged to Lennon and McCartney. As you stroll through the museum, travel back in time and into the future of man’s greatest invention, the automobile!   Antique, exotic, European and one-of-a-kind classics are featured in our rotating exhibits throughout the museum, seven days a week.

If you are an active soul and can't stand the idea of simply laying at the beach staying at a Sarasota hotel also offers numerous opportunities. Golf, swimming, diving, biking and fishing are all regular activities in the area.

For those who love nature, there is a place that they should visit. The Marie Selby Botanical Gardens. This 9.5-acre bayfront property is an open-air and under-glass museum of more than 20,000 colorful plants, many collected in the wild on over 150 scientific expeditions to tropical rain forests by Selby Gardens research staff. Seven greenhouses are the heart of botanical research and plant identification, for which Selby Gardens is internationally recognized. Are you going to miss it?

Those who like to learn a little about the culture of their vacation destination will not be disappointed when booking a Sarasota vacation home. The town offers numerous cultural venues such as the Mable Ringling Museum. The museum features numerous and learning centers that will certainly enrich your cultural knowledge.

Stats on Sarasota reveal that 50.91 percent of the trip planners that requested Sarasota vacation rentals were also open to stay in a bed and breakfast or a hotel.  15.03 percent also wanted to receive offers from Longboat Key, Siesta Key, and Bradenton.

Based on  a survey released by an online directory of vacation rentals, the most searched vacation topic for Sarasota is romance, because romantic couples looking for a special place to stay for just two were the 43.86 percent of the inquiries.Those looking for lodging in Sarasota for more than four individuals represented the 23.13 percent and families with kids represented the 33.15 percent.

A travel website study shows that those who like to begin their trip planning  three or more months prior to their arrival to their Sarasota lodging represented the 50.75 percent of the inquiries looking for a place to stay. Those traditional travelers who sent their inquiries one to two months in advance from their arrival date represented the 19.04 percent. Typical vacationers who like to wait until the last moment to inquire for a place to stay represented the 26.16 percent.

In these troubled economic times, most travelers are looking for comparison shopping among different lodging choices  before determine  where to stay.

For instance, below there's two great lodging options to explore:

Sarasota Florida Vacation Villa: Are you looking for a Sarasota Vacation Rental close to all of the local attractions and beaches; but want peace & quiet at affordable prices? Then, Timberwoods is the perfect place for your next vacation! Famous Siesta Key is just 2 miles away! Located in 25 acres of wooded pines & a tropical park-like setting, you will enjoy walks along two scenic ponds inhabited by a wide variety of wildlife such as Great Blue Herons, it's Birder's Paradise! 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, washer, dryer, living & dining, private garage w/remote entry, screened-in furnished patios. Wireless internet, DVD, Cable TV, and FREE PHONE CALLS For more information and photos, please log into property ID#176098.

Sarasota Florida Vacation House : As Sarasota is a resort community, the Sarasota vacation rental is very popular alternative for a vacation in Sarasota. A typical Sarasota rental might be a two bedroom, two bath, living room, dining area, laundry, kitchen, and a screened patio/lanai. Our Sarasota vacation rental properties are tastefully furnished by the Sarasota property owner, and include all linens, and kitchen items. The owners of some of our properties have Country Club memberships, and these Sarasota vacation properties can be leased with the guest becoming a beneficial user of the owner's membership. All utilities (except long-distance phone calls) are included in the Sarasota rental fee. When you click on the rate schedule below, please note there are 3 separate schedule categories and rates for renting a property with Full Club Membership, Tennis or Social/Tennis Club Membership, or No Club Membership. For more info and pictures, please visit rentalo.com, property ID#207304.