ANNA MARIA ISLAND VACATION RENTALS, FLORIDA |
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Why Vacation in Anna Maria Island? |
| A romantic island in the sun, Anna Maria
Island is home to gorgeous sunsets overlooking Tampa Bay,
sugary-white beaches and indigenous palmettos. Anna Maria
Island vacation rentals allow avid travelers to escape on the
white sandy beaches and the pristine waters of the Gulf.
Vacationers at vacation rentals in Anna Maria Island Florida
can enjoy a host of activities including surfing, sunbathing,
swimming, and of course leisurely strolls along the
beach. |
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Anna Maria Island Vacation Rental Information |
| Bask in the old Florida charm – the essence of
Anna Maria Island’s pristine living, as you enjoy a private
retreat in an Anna Maria Island vacation rental. Anna Maria
Island Florida, the seven-mile stretch of serene land, which
can be easily traversed on foot or on a bike offers a wide
variety of vacation rentals to suit everybody’s tastes and
preferences. |
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from 1-bedroom to 4-bedroom, the choice of Anna Maria Island
vacation rentals extends from beachside vacation houses to
poolside vacation condos, vacation resort condos, vacation
townhouses (with fireplaces), private vacation studios and the
larger vacation villas. Choose the location from among
gulf-front, beachfront, bay-front, interiors or the mainland
Anna Maria Island vacation rentals. Tiki hut vacation rentals
rub shoulders with vacation penthouses, vacation cottages and
vacation apartments on the beach. At the north end of the
island is the City of Anna Maria, a quiet residential
community with an abundance of rental homes and cottages. The
vacation rentals at Anna Maria Island sleep around 2-10
people, while the larger villas with 11-bedrooms accommodate
around 30 persons as well.
The general amenities are
full kitchens, laundry, music systems, TV/VCR with satellite
connections, phone, barbecue grill, parking space or garages,
common heated pools often with lounge chairs and umbrellas
provided. Resort condos may add-on spas, health clubs,
shuffleboards, restaurants, shops or daily maid and laundry
services. Sports enthusiasts can expect tennis and golf
facilities and discounts, while young couples can look out for
wedding arrangements and facilities too. | |
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Special Information for Booking Vacation Rentals in Anna Maria Island |
| Golf vacation rentals
may have a minimum one-month rental, while others may have a
minimum occupancy requirement over certain dates. Rates vary
for weekly, monthly and seasonal vacation rentals in Anna
Maria Island Florida. There’s usually a requirement of a
booking deposit in advance and a refundable damage deposit.
Terms for extra persons vary within and beyond maximum
occupancy limits. Pets are generally allowed however do take
the approval of the vacation rental manager before making a
reservation. |
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Must See in Anna Maria Island |
Anna Maria Island Butterfly Park and Anna Maria Island Historical Museum are two of the must
see places. Layers of history unfold about the discovery of
the island tracing back to 500 years. A shopping spree is must
in Anna Maria as the island allures shoppers with boutiques,
antique shops, galleries, clothing stores, gift shops, weekend
yard sales and even flea markets.
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Sights and Attractions in Anna Maria Island |
| The Anna Maria area,
like Treasure Island has a rich Indian history and also rich
entrenchments of Spanish colonial history as well.
• Anna Maria Island Historical Museum
• De Soto National Memorial
• Mote Marine Aquarium
• Anna Maria Island Butterfly Park |
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Outdoor Recreation in Anna Maria Island |
| Miles of pristine
beaches are a perfect excuse for indulging in a plethora of
outdoor activities and Anna Maria Island is no exception as
you will find plenty to keep you busy all day long.
• Beach Activities
• Fishing
• Water Sports
• Biking
• Eco-tours
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Golfing in Anna Maria Island |
| In the area around Anna Maria Island, you
can access more than 50 golf courses ranging from par 3
executive courses to18-hole public, semi private and private
clubs that rival any in the state. Close by, Sarasota has some
of the finest golf courses in Florida from fine public
facilities to upscale semi-private golf communities and posh
private clubs. Thanks to world-famous architects, impeccably
manicured greens and state-of-the-art facilities, Bradenton is
home to some fabulous teeing-off greens. The world-famous
David Leadbetter Golf Academy is also nestled in
Bradenton. |
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Anna Maria Island Fairs and Festivals |
| Plan your vacation
during the festival season in Anna Maria Island to make your
vacation that much more special as the fairs give you a chance
to enjoy the cultural events that are distinctive to the
island. Attend one of the courtyard concerts that are held at
John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art. This festival is held
every first Thursday from February to May and the ticket cost
is usually $10. You are invited to bring lawn chairs and
blankets for an evening of picnicking and dancing under the
stars. |
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Dining and Nightlife in Anna Maria Island |
| Pine Street serves as the main
thoroughfare, leading from bay to beach. Charming family
stores and breakfast cafes are housed in quaint Florida
cottages. The range of cuisines is quite impressive, and
includes British, French, German, Caribbean, Italian,
Oriental, Spanish and southern Florida seafood. Da Giorgio
offers some mouth-watering Italian delicacies. Beach Bistro is
famous for its freshest local seafood.
After the sun sets down, nightclubs offer
music and dancing and popular songs mingle with jazz, blues,
rock and roll, reggae and Caribbean music. Nightclub
enthusiasts seeking high-energy nightlife for the “see and be
seen” crowd should head straight to St. Petersburg or
Sarasota, where several upscale night entertainment choices
are available. |
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Shopping in Anna Maria Island |
Pine Avenue, Anna Maria Island, has family
stores and ‘one’ unobtrusive shopping center. Home to many
artists who are inspired by the natural beauty, Anna Maria
Island art galleries offer many works of the local talent.
Souvenirs, jewelry, clothing and antique shops line Pine
Avenue and Gulf Drive.
Holmes Beach in the center of the Island is a vibrant active community with plenty of shops and boutiques and this busy hotspot also doubles up as the main access point when coming from Bradenton. Bradenton, the
southern tip of Anna Maria, has the historic Bridge Street
that has had a recent face-lift, making it the focal point for
‘shop till you drop’ shopping district. St. Armand’s Circle is
the place where you will find elegant boutiques. |
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Best Times to Visit Anna Maria Island |
The annual average temperature is a glorious 75° F, making
it comfortable year round. The annual average rainfall is 56
inches, most of which occurs in July. Water temperatures range
from the highs of 89° F in summer to the lows of around 65° F
in winter.
With temperatures in the 70s, winter is the
perfect time to play America’s most relaxing sport, which
attracts plenty of visitors here every year. High season is
January through March and low season is July through
mid-December. The holiday season is also popular among
vacationers. |
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Time Zone for Anna Maria Island |
| Eastern Standard Time. |
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Getting To and Around Anna Maria Island |
Anna Maria Island is about 13 miles from Sarasota
International Airport, while Tampa International Airport is
about 17 miles from the island.
The Island of Anna
Maria, Manatee County, Florida, is located 40 miles south of
Tampa and 7 miles west of Bradenton. It can be accessed by SR
64 over the Manatee Avenue Bridge, SR 684 over the Cortez
Bridge or a third bridge offers access from Longboat key to
the island.
While staying on the island, leave your car
and ride the free trolleys that ply daily from Coquina Beach
to Anna Maria Pier, with service from 6 AM to 10:30 PM,
arriving every 20-30 minutes. The residents generally use
bikes, since the area is really a village. There is also a
plethora of car and scooter rentals. |
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