Because why stay on campus?

Ahhhh Spring Break is almost here! It’s time to shrug off the books, the studies, the tests, the part-time job, the bills, the loans, and all of the other stresses of college. For a week, we get to do what we want, wherever we want. Many are so tired after so much work that a siesta would be just fine. Why not go where "siesta" is in the name itself? Try Siesta Key, Florida!

Siesta Key is a beautiful barrier island eight miles long just offshore of Sarasota, Florida. You will find it alive with tropical atmosphere, great beaches, offering plenty to do or plenty not to do. Whether you want to engage in watersports, shopping, or napping on beautiful sandy beaches, Siesta Key has it all.

Tropical sounds of balmy breezes and wild birds will lull you to sleep in your Siesta Key vacation rental. Those wild parrots you hear are a well-known part of Siesta Key. Add to that a few pelicans and palm trees, and you're in paradise. And this paradise comes with the best sand to lie on while taking in this entire tropical atmosphere.

The sand is the best in Siesta Key, literally! Siesta Key won the International Sand Contest in 1987 for having the best overall sand. No joke! Even the Travel Channel says so. In 2004 the Travel Channel’s Best Beaches in America show featured Siesta Key as the Best Sand Beach. While others can only say their sandy beach is the best, Siesta Key can prove it.

While you're hanging out for spring break on the 'best sand', take a closer look. You may just find some treasure! Head to the Point of Rocks and you could unearth long lost pirate's treasures! At the very least, you could discover many of its underwater treasures while snorkeling in one of the best locations on the west coast of Florida.

Speaking of the water, watersports are abundant in Siesta Key. If you require some thrills and adventure, take in sailboarding, snorkeling, fishing or parasailing. Or, chill out in a boat or sailing charter and enjoy the beauty.

Want to shop? Siesta Key has that covered too. Shops from the chic and elegant to the hip and funky, with all sorts of fashion, beach accessories and souvenirs are waiting for you in Siesta Key. Enjoy boutique shops and restaurants intermingled with attractions and commercial businesses. Plus many convenient stores and necessities are located near beach access areas to make life simple.

Siesta Key is simply about the beach and the water. There are almost 50 miles of canals and waterways inside Siesta Key. Plus, it's surrounded by water with the Intercoastal Waterway and the Gulf of Mexico, which means you might just find yourself spending a lot of time on boats! And why not? Many Siesta Key condos and restaurants offer dock areas so you can simply pull up, dock and dine! Boat rentals are easy to find.

The bottom line, Siesta Key has it all for a relaxing Spring Break destination.