Your Entry To Paradise

Anna Maria Island is a small piece of heaven situated on a barrier island on the coast of Manatee County, in the state of Florida in the United States. Because it is not so popular, Anna Maria Island has become maybe the best kept secret of Florida, called by locals “An Island In The Sun”.

Below you’ll discover  a list of things to do   and attractions, as well as travel statistics on comparison shopping, vacation planning and themes, and some lodging choices.

Finding things to do while staying at a vacation home in Anna Maria Island is never a hard task. Outdoor adventures, cultural venues and sports are all part of Anna Maria’s numerous entertaining opportunities.

Anna Maria Island is definitely a place to discover by walking. Its beaches are really amazing and invite to spend time strolling them and finding the best ones. There is an amazing wildlife that every tourist should explore because it helps to relax and gain a new perspective.

In Anna Maria Island none will get tired of its outdoors activities, because there are many things to do. From taking an adventurous kayak tour to a quiet and relaxing bird watching experience, and of course a scuba diving time, this amazing place has everything.

If cultural activities are your favorite don’t forget to visit one of the many historical attractions, local museums and theaters while staying at an Anna Maria Island resort. The Ringling Museum of Art, the Selby Gardens and the Manatee Players are only some of the alternatives.

If golf is your game, Anna Maria Island is your destination! More than 50 nearby golf courses including private and public 18-hole courses are available for those staying at an Anna Maria Island vacation home. Designed by such personalities as Arnold Palmer these award winning golf courses will guarantee a memorable golfing experience.

A study released by a travel website reveals that 60.78 percent of the tourists who were looking for a place to stay were interested in Anna Maria Island vacation rentals, bed and breakfasts, and hotels. It is noteworthy that 13.18 percent were open to receive lodging offers from nearby locations like Bradenton Beach,Bradenton, Ellenton, Longboat Key, Sarasota, Gulfport, and Siesta Key.

A travel website stats revealed that 36.77 percent plan their vacation 3 or more months in advance. 22.76 percent plan their vacation 1-2 months in advanced, and 37.60 percent plan their vacation within 30 days prior to arrival.

The most searched vacation theme in Anna Maria Island is groups meetings, with the 31.79 of the inquiries looking for a place for large group. Typical families with kids sent 25.15 percent of the inquiries, those couples looking for a place for just two sent 30.03 percent and people traveling alone sent 11.41 percent of all inquiries.

 For example,  below there is one great deal to evaluate:

Anna Maria Island FL Vacation Apartment: Anna Maria Lifestyles. Allow us to show you a brand new luxury condo in Holmes Beach on Anna Maria Island. Look over the beautiful Gulf of Mexico from the terrace. Watch sunsets every night or take a few steps to the beach. Inside you will find luxury and comfort. Once you stay here you will return again and again.This luxury condo was built in 2005 and contains 2 bedrooms plus an office that doubles as another bedroom. Two and one-half baths, sleeps 6. The La Casa Costiera condo community has only 12 total units. For more info and pictures, please log into property ID#130221 at rentalo.com.