Thinking of a holiday on Florida's Gulf Coast?

Are you looking for the best Florida Beach Resort for a Florida beach holiday that offers pure, indulgent relaxation? Florida Beaches are some of the best in the world.  With exquisite white sand, tropical living, incredible wild-life and almost guaranteed sunshine, you would be forgiven for thinking you are somewhere as exotic as the Caribbean. 

On the west coast of Florida alone, there are so many wonderful beach resorts, with something for everyone; families, honeymooners, and couples alike.  St Petesburg and Clearwater, remain favourite holiday destinations for families looking for some Florida beach relaxation after a hectic time at the Disney and Universal Studios theme parks.  And The Florida Keys and Key West continue to encourage holidaymakers to ‘Come as you are’, giving a flavour of a laid back Florida from yesteryear.  

Yet, we want to let you into a little secret and invite you to discover a truly hidden gem on Florida’s west coast; Anna Maria Island, part of Florida’s Gulf Islands. Anna Maria Island is an undiscovered and unspoiled part of Florida.  With seven miles of exquisite white sand, temperatures averaging 84F/26C, Anna Mara Island, is a quiet Florida beach resort, with beautiful wildlife, unhurried tropical living and a lively soul.   The Island has its own ‘old-Florida-charm’, with low rise houses, tropical plantings, quirky shops and world class dining, with many describing it as the Real Florida. 

Florida’s Gulf Islands are tucked away on Florida’s gulf coast in Manatee County, nestled between Tampa and Sarasota, and are made up of Anna Maria Island, Longboat Key and the mainland Bradenton.  The quintessential island of Anna Maria is a nostalgic look back to a time when people and things moved slower.  To its south lies classic Longboat Key, a secluded barrier island with a high fashion shopping centre anchoring its south end.  And, the mainland areas of Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch are a melting pot of art, culture, world class entertainment, attractions and shopping.

If you have ever visited St Petersburg, Clearwater or the Florida Key’s and are looking for somewhere different, where you can completely relax and unwind, where the beaches are unspoiled, the living is laid-back and the islanders are the most welcoming, try Anna Maria Island and Florida’s Gulf Islands for your next Florida beach holiday.

Florida’s Gulf Islands and Anna Maria Island are still close to all that Florida has to offer.  It is merely a half hour drive from Clearwater or a little further from St Petersburg.  A 30 minute drive to Bush Gardens, and 2-3 hours to Orlando and the theme parks, including Disney and Universal Studios.  Tampa International Airport is 55 miles (1 hrs) drive.

Visit the official website for more information about all that Florida's Gulf Islands have to offer.

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