It can be difficult to pick a vacation destination that the entire family will enjoy, but as we say here at Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals, you can’t go wrong with a beach vacation, and Anna Maria Island has the most beautiful beaches in the world! Even a winter vacation on AMI can be exactly what your family doctor ordered, offering sunny days, lazy nights, and white sands just waiting for you to plant your umbrella, chair, and cooler in and begin the celebration of a family vacation. And just to make it easier, we have created this family friendly itinerary for visiting Anna Maria Island, giving you more ideas on how your Florida family vacation at the beach will be one you never forget!
It’s Always a Beach Day
While you are reading this, the skies may be gloomy and the temperatures in the freezing zone, but on Anna Maria Island, sunny skies and highs in the 70s can add a touch of color to your pale winter skin. The water may be a bit too cool to swim in, unless you’re from Alaska or someplace cold, and in that case, don’t forget to pack your swimsuit and dive right in! But even if it is too cold to swim, you and your family may still spend the day at the beach, walking along the shoreline, building sandcastles, or playing frisbee or other beachy games. Just hanging out on sandy shores offers a serene adventure that will go a long way in helping you face the real world after your vacation has ended.
Holiday Fun
As we write and you read this, the holiday season is in full swing, and you may be in the midst of preparing for a Christmas visit to Anna Maria Island, a journey that we promise will be filled with festive fun. Although you may have missed the Christmas tree lighting ceremony that takes place in November, you will still see the Christmas tree on Bridge Street lit up every night, especially enjoyable as you shop for last-minute Christmas gifts and your children partake in the many child-friendly activities that will take place on Bridge Street (which is the centerpiece of our holiday celebrations). In mid-December, you will have two options of enjoying a Christmas parade: the AMI Privateers Christmas parade that takes place on land and includes an iconic pirate ship float, and the Holiday Boat Parade at the Bradenton Riverfront.
Fun at Any Time of the Year
Just because you are reading this at Christmas, it doesn’t mean you are visiting Anna Maria Life then, and that is perfectly fine with us. There are many things you can do as a family on Anna Maria Island, no matter when you visit, including playing a rousing game of miniature golf at the Fish Hole, located at 115 Bridge Street in Bradenton Beach. Offering a lush and tropical waterfront landscape there is also a wonderful koi pond that never fails to impress golfers of all ages. And because they offer $2 same day replays, it is an inexpensive adventure as well.
The Classic Island Adventures
Dolphin tours are a classic island adventure that appeals to all age groups. We promise that no one will be bored when encountering the bottlenosed dolphins that call this part of the nation their home. AMI Dolphin Tours offers a two-hour cruise filled with fun and excitement, and if you want to take your dolphin encounters to the next level, be sure to book their Sunset Cruise, adding the breathtaking beauty of a Florida sunset to your dolphin seeking adventures.
A Taste-Full Tour of Anna Maria Island
One of the things we most look forward to on our own vacations is the opportunity to enjoy a taste of the town, and your Anna Maria Island adventures will certainly be filled with tasty adventures. The Ugly Grouper, 5704 Marina Drive in Holmes Beach, is famous for its fresh and sweet seafood, its fun ambience, and the gigantic metal sculpture of a fish taking up real estate in its “backyard!” Breakfast at the Sage Biscuit Café, located just off the island in the town of Bradenton, is destined to make that meal your favorite meal of the day. And because no meal is complete without something sweet, we sincerely hope that a visit to the Chocolate Emporium, 216C Pine Avenue in Anna Maria, will be something you add to the very top of your itinerary.
Family Fun at Home with Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals
Our properties at Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals are designed to provide whatever traveling families need, and spending time at home during your Florida journey will definitely add to the adventure. Relaxing with a night of movie watching on state of the art televisions, playing Monopoly with the family while gathered round the dining room tables, or exploring all the community amenities of our condo retreats. These are just a few ways we make your Anna Maria Island vacation better. Reserve your favorite property with us today!
