Comfort Inn in Sarasota offers a circus package

Ready for a quickie trip to the beach?

Get to Florida’s gem on the Gulf Coast, Sarasota.

The “Run Away & Join the Circus” package from the Comfort Inn Sarasota, valid on stays through April 15, is ideal for those on the tightest of budgets.

A three-night package lets you experience the circus life with a

circus-themed gift basket; a show at the Big Cat Habitat (a non-profit safe haven for rescued animals) shows with lions, tigers and bears; VIP Seating and personal tour at Herrmanns’ Royal Lipizzan Stallions; tickets to The John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art and Tibbals Learning Center (to see the world’s largest miniature circus) - and show tickets and admission to the Bearadise Ranch Museum (natural bear habitat). Packages also offer the option to take private trapeze lessons at a discounted rate of $60 per person.

Double rates, for a three night stay, from $470.

The Comfort Inn, located off I-75 is minutes to the stunning Siesta Key beaches, baseball at Twin Lakes Park, Myakka River State Park, Mote Marine Laboratory aquarium, Marie Selby Botanical Gardens and many other family-friendly activity spots.

Don’t miss the visit to the Ringling home and gardens, Cà d’Zan on Sarasota Bay. The former residence now holds the two circus museums - one with an impressive collection of Old Masters and European works.

To reserve, call 1-800-690-1504, or visit http://promos.sarasotafl.org/run-away-and-join-the-circus

Dozens of other value-added lodging packages in the Sarasota area are offered at http://www.sarasotafl.org