As the end of the year draws close, you may discover that the only way you can make it through the chaos of the holidays is by planning for the future, and if the cold, snow, and gloom has gotten to you, we at Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals think we have the perfect idea for a getaway in the new year.
, a vacation offering temperatures in the 70s, sunny days, and a peace and serenity that will help you recover from the craziness of the end of the year holidays. When you choose our rentals for your vacation accommodations, you can also expect comfort and luxury and in most cases, views of the sunset that will make your soul smile.
The Best Way to Greet the New Year
Your tree may still be standing in the living room of your home, torn bits of shiny wrapping paper littering the floor, and the gifts you opened on Christmas Day may still be stacked in piles waiting for your return to be enjoyed, but you, dear traveler, will be sitting on your balcony overlooking turquoise waters, relaxing as the sun warms your body. Spending New Year’s Eve on Anna Maria Island will set the stage for a 2026 filled with happiness, excitement, and many more opportunities for travel.
Everyone knows the old superstition that claims whatever you are doing on NYE, you will be doing for the remainder of the year, and can you think of a better way to spend the next 12 months of your life? Fireworks at Coquina Beach and our annual Pineapple Drop party at Bradenton Beach are some of our favorite ways to celebrate, and we suspect they will be yours as well!
January at the Beach
Unless you are from Alaska, chances are you won’t want to swim in the clear yet cold waters that surround our island home at this time of year, but that doesn’t mean you will want to skip the beach altogether. Pristine white sands frame the turquoise waters and the sunshine that warms your winter pale skin may bring a touch of color to your cheeks as you stake your claim on some sand acreage, amazed at just how peaceful the roar of the surf can really be.
Building sandcastles with your toddlers, playing a pick up game of beach volleyball with your teens and new likeminded friends, or simply walking along the shoreline while taking pictures of colorful cottages, sea oats swaying in the sea breezes, and seabirds pecking around at wet sand searching for a meal are time-honored beach traditions that do not need to be missed because the water is too cold to swim. If you are wanting a dip, chances are the pool at your Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals retreat is heated so that a January swim can make all your friends back home crazy with jealousy!
The Perfect Time for a Golf Trip to Anna Maria Island
For much of the world, the golf courses are closed in the month of January but in Florida it is prime golf season. Golfing is a year round activity in this part of the world, and although Anna Maria Island doesn’t offer any public courses, there are a plethora of world class courses in the area that you will want to check out for yourself. There are over 70 courses within 15 miles of your Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals sanctuary, ensuring that if golf is your thing, you will probably be making more than a few return trips to try and explore them all. Manatee Golf Course is rated as one of the top public courses in the area, located at 6415 53rd Avenue West and featuring a Ron Garl designed course that is challenging without being intimidating.
Of course, golf is a sport that has the potential to be enjoyed by kids of all ages, and if you are traveling with small kids, you may be on the hunt for a miniature course. You won’t have to leave the island to explore all that is wonderful about The Fish Hole Miniature Golf, located at 115 Bridge Street in Bradenton Beach!
Comfortable Luxuries, Stunning Views
After the craziness of Christmas, you deserve to spoil yourself more than a little, and our Florida sanctuaries, offering comfortable luxuries and stunning views are where the spoiling will begin. The best vacations are experienced from the most comfortable vacation accommodations, and as you putter around our gourmet kitchens, fixing healthy yet delicious meals, sit on balconies watching the sunset every night of your stay, or simply sleep in late every morning in the most comfortable beds in the state, your new year will start out on the best foot. Reserve your favorite retreat today!
