“I travel not to go anywhere, but to go. I travel for travel's sake. The great affair is to move.”
-Robert Louis Stevenson

Hope everyone is having a great February and planning some family trips for this year. Here's the latest article from the Family Travel site at BellaOnline.com.

Taking the kids to Siesta Key, Florida
In search of a great family beach destination? How about taking the kids to Siesta Key, Florida? Siesta Key is a top beach destination for families, with pure white sand beaches and sparkling water.

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art44064.asp

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I'm recommending two books this week as go-along reads for a Siesta Key/Florida vacation.

Adventure Guide to Tampa Bay & Florida's West Coast
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1588433501/bellfamitrav-20

This book has a section on Siesta Key plus sections on nearby areas, such as Sarasota and Lido Key.

On the Beach
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0794507409/bellfamitrav-20

This is a great book to read to the 3-6 age set before a beach trip (though I also enjoyed it!), tons of little flaps to lift up and see hiding sea creatures. The next best thing to exploring a tide pool in person!

Kimberly Misra, Family Travel Editor
http://familytravel.bellaonline.com

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