A New 3-Day
Cultural Adventure

February 6 - 9, 2025

 
 

Sarasota is known as the Circus City, and with good reason. It was the home of the world famous Ringling Circus and the museum and grounds are stunning. The tour includes a visit to Ringling, and an exclusive conversation with circus workers who will showcase what life is really like inside the big top.

 

And Sarasota is so much more than the circus. Taking center stage for our tour is the world premiere of Ken Ludwig’s Lady Molly of Scotland Yard at one of the country’s most beautiful theatres: the Asolo Repertory Theatre. In addition to the play, we’ll experience a behind-the-scenes theatre tour and visit with cast members and Producing Artistic Director Peter Rothstein, former artistic director and founder of Theater Latte Da in Minneapolis.

 
 

Combine these cultural experiences with an opportunity to experience the outdoor beauty of the Sarasota area via a private tour of Selby Botanical Garden and a sunset dinner cruise, and you’ll know why many consider Sarasota the jewel box of Florida.

 
 

  • Let’s Get Started: Lunch and a tour by trolley of Sarasota highlights, including its historic neighborhoods and unique architecture

    Conversation with circus at Show Folks, a private social club for circus employees.

    Sunset dinner cruise along the Sarasota Bay.

  • Behind the scenes private tour of the Asolo Repertory Theatre’s scene shop, prop shop and rehearsal spaces.

    Admission to The Ringling: Featuring the Museum of Art, Circus Museum and an exterior viewing of Ca’ D’Zan.

    Premium Seating at Asolo Repertory’s Lady Molly of Scotland Yard, A new world premiere from prolific master of stage comedy Ken Ludwig, writer of Crazy for You and Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express.

    Private post-show reception with cast and crew of Lady Molly of Scotland Yard.

    • Private guided tour of Selby Botanical Gardens.

    • Your afternoon is your own: sit by the hotel’s beautiful pool and soak up some sun, break out the credit card for great shopping at St. Armaud’s Circle or head to the white sand beaches at Lido Key or Siesta Key - often voted best beach in the U.S.!

  • Three night stay at the beautiful Embassy Suites Hotel by Hilton Sarasota.

    The hotel is located in the culture hub, within walking distance of many restaurants and bars, shopping and a public beach. The hotel features a restaurant and bar with amazing views, outdoor pool, fitness center and complimentary Wi-Fi.

  • $1250 per person based on hotel double occupancy.

    What’s included:

    Round trip air on Sun Country Airlines, leaving MSP Thursday, February 6 at 7 am and returning February 9 leaving Sarasota on Sunday February 9 at 11:45 am. Includes one checked bag and small carry-on.

    Three nights hotel accommodations at Embassy Suites by Hilton Sarasota.

    Thursday night Sunset Dinner Cruise in Sarasota Bay.

    Friday night premium seating for Asolo Repertory Theatre’s production of Lady Molly at Scotland Yard

    Admission to Ringling Museum and grounds.

    Private guided tour of Selby Botanical Gardens.

    Private guided tour of Asolo Repertory Theatre scene shop and rehearsal hall.

    Welcome private guided trolley tour of Sarasota and lunch.

    Breakfast each morning at hotel.

    Reception, including drinks and snacks, each evening at hotel.

    Most land transportation.

    Pricing also available for single hotel occupancy. 50% deposit due at time of booking, with 100% of deposit refundable if cancelled by July 30. Thereafter, 20% cancellation penalty. Remaining payment due by no later than January 1, 2025.