Anna Maria Island Vacation Rentals, Fl

Adjacent to the town of Bradenton off Florida's Gulf Coast, Anna Maria Island provides a unique holiday environment and is a sanctuary for people seeking a relaxing and rewarding break. With year round sunshine and an average temperature of over 70 degrees, the island welcomes visitors throughout the year and sees many guests return time and time again.

Spanning over seven miles, Anna Maria Island offers a variety of different attractions for vacationers and residents alike. The average sea temperatures of 80 degrees mean water sports are a popular choice for those seeking action and adventure. Visitors can choose from snorkelling, diving and sailing or visit Cortez Village and try their hand at jet skiing and parasailing. Guests are welcome to bring boats to the island or can rent a vessel during their stay. Tourists love to relax whilst cruising around the island stopping at one of the many renowned waterside restaurants.

The environmentally protected beaches of Anna Maria Island are home to a variety of wildlife including herons, pelicans as well as loggerhead turtles. Many vacationers come to see the dolphins with the waters around the island being a popular place for dolphin to raise their young. Florida's Parrot Jungle and Myakka State Park are located on the mainland for those eager to see alligators, birds, boars and other wildlife but many are content with discovering the animals located right here on the island.

The island is split into three areas, Anna Maria at the northernmost point, Holmes Beach in the centre and Bradenton Beach at the south. Each area has its own City with a village like atmosphere and guests are always welcomed by the local residents. There are many places to shop across the island and visitors can hop over to the mainland to frequent the larger shopping malls. The town of Bradenton on the Florida mainland is also home to the world renowned David Leadbetter Gold Academy and keen golfers can choose from over 45 courses located close by in the Manatee/Sarasota bi-county area.

With Tampa and Orlando just a drive away, vacationers on the island are well placed to visit world famous attractions such as Disneyworld, Seaworld and the Epcot Center. Located just 40 miles south of Tampa, guests often have day trips on to the mainland before returning to make the most of what's on offer on the island. The unique environment offers unrivalled beaches on which to relax and enables vacationers to tailor their holiday to suit their needs.

The range of accommodation available ensures groups of any size can vacation comfortably and guests can choose from island villas and condo rentals with private pools, to luxury waterfront vacation island rentals. Anna Maria Vacation Rental Accommodation based inland is just minutes from the beach so wherever you choose to stay on the island, you are just a short walk away from the glistening sands. For those that choose not to drive, getting around the island is easy. There are a number of taxi services ready to deliver you to your chosen destination or bike rental available for those who wish to make their own way around.

With its sub-tropical climate, relaxing atmosphere and welcoming attitude, Anna Maria Island provides the perfect vacation destination. Whilst many guests return throughout the year, a number of visitors are unable to resist all the island has to offer and go on to become residents. Whether you want to jet ski, sail, spot the dolphins or simply relax on the beach, you can be sure of a vacation of a lifetime, however long your stay.

To plan your Anna Maria Island Vacation in Florida, visit Anna Maria Island Vacation Rentals here - www.annamaria.com

Daniel Kidd