Anna Maria Island Resorts Florida

AMI Resorts

Anna Maria Island Resorts; The Old Florida Experience You're Looking For. These three top-rated Beach Resorts are located on one of the most easy-to-get-to islands in the Gulf of Mexico at a price that's right for you. SEASIDE INN BEACH RESORT is small, charming and right on the beach, with Gulf-front access and direct sea views from every room. TORTUGA INN BEACH RESORT offers a wide range of truly fabulous accommodations many with Gulf or Bay views, plus a private white sand beach just across the street, three heated pools. And quaint TRADEWINDS RESORT, which shares the sweeping TORTUGA beach, has its own private street of pastel cottages that ends at a fishing dock and a heated pool right on Sarasota Bay.

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!