12/8/10

Holiday Happiness

Have a holly jolly holiday! Make this year special and getaway with your loved ones! Create lasting memories and relax!

8/25/10

Resort Rankings from Trip Advisor

We LOVE our guests and our guests LOVE our Resorts!!

Trip Advisor Propularity ~

TORTUGA INN BEACH RESORT - Ranked #1 Hotel in Bradenton Beach
TRADEWINDS RESORT - Ranked #2 Hotel in Bradenton Beach
SEASIDE INN BEACH RESORT - Ranked #2 B&B Bradenton Beach

7/14/10

Summer time on the island...

Warm summer breezes gently blowing off the clear blue gulf waters, lush green vegitation and flowers galore... what's not to like?

Gulf water temp. 88 degrees. The best spot for a spectacular sunset?
Sitting in the powder soft sand on any of our beautiful beaches.

Then a late dinner of fresh seafood at one of the islands delectable restaurants, and relaxing sleep like you can only get on an island at one of our charming resorts...ahhhh, summer.

6/12/10

Gulf Coast Update

We know you are worried about the oil spill and we are too, but we are delighted to report to you that our beautiful beaches and turquoise water have NOT been affected in any way by the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.

The beach is gorgeous and clean, as always. The water is lovely and warm. The sun is shining. And our Beach Resorts are open for your complete enjoyment.

You can access the latest National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration projections here.

5/24/10

Wonderful Opportunities to Own

Now is an excellent time to purchase a resale condominium hotel apartment in one of Florida's great small hotels, Tortuga Inn Beach Resort and Tradewinds Resort. Keep your unit for personal use or include it for daily/weekly rental in this financially successful resort - under the expert rental management of AMIR.

Check it out HERE

5/1/10

Florida residents save!

Florida Resident Specials
Stay 2 or more nights and get a 10% discount
Valid Dates: April 16 2010 – December 15 2010
Check-In: Sunday thru Wednesday.

Check out our website - Anna Maria Island Resorts - choose your resort and come play in the surf!

4/6/10

Real Florida Festival

REAL FLORIDA FESTIVAL
An All Island ~ All Weekend Event
ANNA MARIA ~ BRADENTON BEACH ~ HOLMES BEACH ~ APRIL 16, 17 & 18, 2010
The Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce is putting our finishing touches on our 1st Annual Real Florida Festival scheduled for April 16,17 and 18th 2010. This is a 3 day, 3 city fun packed event with may activities to choose from. An all-island celebration of our rich folk heritage and the relaxed way of life we’re famous for. This is a place that really knows how to have a good time! The proceeds from the Real Florida Festival will go toward supporting our much-needed and highly valued community service programs, which includes saving our famous Anna Maria Island Trolleys and keep them free charge. Save The Trolley.com

We’ve planned a full schedule of fabulous things for you and your family to see and do, with exciting events and programs for people of all ages, beginning Friday, April 16th and lasting through Sunday evening, April 18th. If you’re a resident or local friend, you already know that Anna Maria Island is the perfect place for a weekend party! And if you’re a visitor to our sunny shores, you’re just a friend we haven’t met! Come experience for yourself what the Real Florida is all about! See you at the Festival! Real Florida Festival.com

3/14/10

SeaSide Resort Pool is Ready!!

It's beautifull and it's ready for YOU! Come take a swim as you gaze at the awesome azure waters off the beach-- ahhhhh!

2/15/10

SEASHELLS WEDDING BELLS WIN A WEDDING CONTEST WINNER!

The WINNER of the 2010 Wedding Contest is Melissa Dearing from Brandon, Florida!
Congratulations Melissa!

Our NEW WEDDING CONTEST will begin March 1st, 2010.
Check back soon for details!
Tradewinds Resort, Tortuga Inn Beach Resort, Seaside Inn Beach Resort.

Here's what Melissa you'll won:

Three free nights at her choice of our award-winning resorts for the Bride & Groom
A bottle of French champagne, a box of Belgian chocolates, and an arrangement of white roses
Bride and Groom tee-shirts
A $100 gift card good at 3 top local Anna Maria Island restaurants
Special room discounts for all members of your wedding party
A large crystal Tiffany star vase filled with island seashells
A must-have Tiffany sterling silver key with chain
A $100 Tiffany gift certificate in that famous blue box (it won't cover the diamond ring, but least
it's a start).

2/9/10

20th Annual Robert E. Hunt Beautification Award

DAVID TEITELBAUM, OWNER of the Tortuga Inn Beach Resort on Anna Maria Island, has won the 20th Annual Robert E. Hunt Beautification Award.


The award, given by the Manatee Chamber of Commerce and named after former Palmetto Mayor Robert E. Hunt, is given to the person who best contributes to the beauty and appeal of the island.

Read entire article here...

2/8/10

Romance~

It's almost Valentines Day! Spend a romantic evening at one of our beautiful resorts - SeaSide Inn Beach Resort - Tradewinds Resort - Tortuga Inn Beach Resort - and create a very special evening for you and your sweetheart! :-)

1/21/10

I was browsing the web today looking for reviews about islands in the United States, Florida in particular.
I came across this great article about Anna maria Island written in Smarter Travel in 2007. Although written a few years ago, everything about the island is still true. Some things never change!!

The hidden beach destination Floridians escape to, Anna Maria Island has somehow managed to keep condo towers, all-fast-food chains, amusement parks, and glitzy mega-resorts off its shores. In fact, no construction on the this seven-mile long barrier island on Florida's Gulf Coast is more than three stories tall, Subway is the only franchise, and 60 percent of its land is open beach. And, it's affordable, especially in the summer. You can rent vacation homes with water views and pools for well under $1,000 per week and get seafood entrees at beachfront restaurants for under $15.

While doing nothing is the island's prime pastime, there are plenty of options when you want something to do. You can snorkel, kayak, or fish in the Gulf's clear waters, or explore the island's three small communities, Bradenton Beach, Holmes Beach, and the town of Anna Maria. A free trolley runs up and down the length of the island, making it easy to check out the island's boutique shops or restaurants. For dining, you can try affordable local favorites such as the Cafe on the Beach, which is known for its all-you-can-eat pancakes for $4.25, and Star Fish Company, whose dockside restaurant serves the local catch with sides from $7 to $15 per meal.

Where to stay: Most accommodations on Anna Maria are vacation rentals or small condo resorts. Vacation Rentals by Owner has pages of Anna Maria Island rentals, some priced as low as $500 per week. A number of rental brokers can also set you up with a vacation house. If you'd prefer to stay at a condo resort, two of the most well-know properties are the Tradewinds Resort and Tortuga Inn Beach Resort.

1/3/10

Anna Maria Island Florida

Our wonderful vacationers are starting to take advantage of our perfect unspoiled island. We love our guests! We have three unique resorts - each one suited to provide your perfect beach vacation - Tradewinds Resort, SeaSide Inn Beach Resort and Tortuga Inn Beach Resort. Lots of nice vacation deals and specials available to make your island vacation even better!

SeaSide Inn Beach Resort

Tradewinds Resort Video

Tortuga Inn Beach Resort