Take a few steps on Siesta Key’s powder-soft shores, and you’ll instantly realize why it is considered one of Florida’s best beaches. The white quartz sand on this 8-mile barrier island is so smooth ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: Make reservations ahead of time to dine at any waterfront restaurant around sunset. Locals and visitors alike fill the tables fast and tend to linger until after the sun goes ...

The white quartz sand on this 8-mile barrier island is so smooth and fine, it’s like walking on cashmere. Add to that glorious sunsets over the Gulf, sparkling turquoise waters, an abundance of ...

White sand beaches and crystal blue water await in Sarasota, Florida, a scenic town on Florida’s Suncoast. Here are the best things to do, places to eat, and where to stay.