An early morning storm gathers in the distance on the Gulf of Mexico, with clouds reflecting the rising sun on the beach at Longboat Key.
The Gulf Coast of Florida offers an oasis of calm for travellers seeking health and wellness experiences.
Yoga teacher Tamara Page, left, leads an early morning class at The Resort at Longboat Key Club, near Sarasota. Connecting with the natural elements at the seashore heightens the spiritual experience of this wellness practice. Photo by Lynn O’Rourke Hayes, with kind permission
St. Armands Circle in Sarasota is an eclectic business community including shops, restaurants with both casual and fine dining, boutiques, galleries, fashion stores, gift shops and salons.
Even when an afternoon storm is moving in, the Florida beach, surf and sky can provide a sense of wellness and wellbeing to any traveller.