It was the fifth day of our week-long stay in Florida. We travelled over late afternoon from Orlando and settled into a hotel for the next three nights, the Sheraton Sand Key. It has its own private beach which leads on to Clearwater beach, so we headed down there straight away to check it out. I can see why it was voted No 1 due to it being made up of tiny little white shells and an overall powdery like feel.
Absolutely breath-taking. Our first evening was at the award-winning steakhouse at the Marriott Sand Key. The steak was probably THE best steak I have ever had and with fabulous views of the harbour, it was the perfect start to our next two full days. With miles of beach, surf shops, boutiques and a range of accommodation, it is another ideal location to combine with a busy Orlando holiday.
We took a dip in the Gulf of Mexico and enjoyed the beautiful sunshine whilst listening to our host tell us about the area. Our afternoon was to be another highlight for me and the rest of my companions, the Dolphin Speedboat Racer experience.
We spent the next hour in a high-speed boat which creates a large wake in its path. This invited the dolphins to jump and body surf alongside.
I got some fabulous video footage and photos. Our second day in Clearwater was going to be our last full day. We were asked to meet on the hotels private beach at am in gym clothes with a towel and a bottle of water. Before breakfast, we had a very refreshing yoga session on the beach, a great start to the day. After getting ready, we then headed to downtown St Pete. The area is known for awe-inspiring art and culture. It has more than 70 street murals on buildings around Central Avenue. We were told about the collection of more than pieces of art.
