Utilize public transit to get to the airport. Climb on the MBTA's Blue Line for easy access to Boston Logan International (BOS). Your flight should be easy, as flight duration is typically around three hours. After you touch down at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (SRQ), pick up a taxi or get a rental car and drive yourself to city center.

Attractions

Spend time exploring marine life in this coastal city, with a visit to Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium. Particularly engaging are the touch pools, at which you can actually get your hands on these creatures. For a look at exotic land mammals, explore the Sarasota Jungle Gardens. If you're a lover of classic automobiles, visit the Sarasota Classic Car Museum. For a relaxing stroll, visit Marie Selby Botanical Gardens. Before you leave Sarasota, go to work on your tan at Siesta Beach. The shallow waters and soft sand of this beach make it a perfect spot to while away a day.

Hints and tips

If you want to be able to walk to shops and restaurants, select a hotel in downtown Sarasota. For a location with a beach, and laid-back feel, opt instead for accommodations on Siesta Key. The weather in Sarasota is relatively warm year round. Summers can be quite hot, so if you don't enjoy baking in the sun, visit in the spring or fall when temperatures are slightly lower.