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Gulf of Mexico Florida Vacations
Part 2 – Naples and Anna Maria Island
A Gulf of Mexico Florida vacation is probably one of the best things that you can do to spend quality time with your family during the holidays. To experience this breathtaking body of water, let’s continue to explore that Florida-part of the Gulf of Mexico…
Naples & Fort Meyers
Naples Florida has a couple of the most popular major land reserves on the Gulf of Mexico, like the Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, Everglades National Park, Big Cypress National Preserve, Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge, Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge, and Picayune Strand State Forest.
Beach-front vacation properties are also famous in the Naples area for those who want direct access to the sand and the sea. Unleash your adventurous side by exploring the nature trails by kayak or canoe. If you’re into fishing, you don’t need a fishing license to try your luck at Naples Pier, or enjoy fishing with one of the city’s many deep sea fishing charters.
The Ft. Meyers area boasts of always having something to do, with many attractions and activities to make visitor’s stays exciting and interesting. Golfing, skateboarding, ice-skating, roller-skating, nature walks, a hands-on museum, a water park, planetarium, and much more make this area the idea family vacation destination in Southwest Florida!
If relaxation is on your daily to-do list, some of the most beautiful beaches in the world are within a few miles of downtown Fort Myers. Then after spending a day in the sand, surf or visiting the many attractions, adults can enjoy the Fort Myers nightlife, with its world class performing arts, many restaurants and watering holes!
Anna Maria Island & Bradenton
Located just south of the Tampa Bay area, Bradenton Florida is a fabulous place to explore art and historical attractions – have fun in the sun enjoying the beach and all types of water and boat adventures.
Bradenton is home to numerous businesses, including nationally known Tropicana Products Inc., and the famous juice maker, Champs Sports and plays host to many fun family attractions and events, including Winter Wonderland, Get Down Downtown, the many DeSoto celebrations and other festivals.
From the moment your toes touch the sugar-white sands of Anna Maria Island, you will know you have arrived at the perfect Gulf Coast Florida vacation destination. Take a spin on a bicycle or ride the free trolley. If you’re up for the adventure, you can get a bird’s eye view of the island by taking a parasailing ride or check out the catch-of-the-day up close and personal on board a deep sea fishing charter!
Shopping is another way to explore Anna Maria; throughout the island you will find everything from traditional beachwear to fine linens and jewelry designed by local artists. Visit the many local museums, historical attractions and eco-tourism opportunities too, never lacking of mind-bending fun or intellectual stimulation!
No matter what kind of lifestyle you lead, there’s a Gulf of Mexico Florida vacation well-suited for you. Coast 2 Coast Vacation Rentals Inc. provide some of the best Florida Gulf Coast vacation home and condo accommodations, allowing visitors to experience a great view of the gulf or bay from your window. Our complete portfolio of properties provides detailed information on all rental properties to help you decide on the perfect southwest Florida vacation rental.
More than posting photos of the properties, Coast 2 Coast boasts of an interactive satellite map to give you an idea of where your prospective rental property is located. For more information, explore the website or call 1-800-657-8966 to book your dream vacation today!
Gulf of Mexico Florida Vacations
Part 1 – Longboat Key and Sarasota
A Gulf of Mexico Florida vacation is probably one of the best things that you can do to spend quality time with your family during the holidays. To experience this breathtaking body of water, let’s travel to the Florida-part of the Gulf of Mexico.
Florida provides an accessible and temporary respite from the hustle and bustle of urban living and lets you enjoy the best that the gulf has to offer. Depending on your specific personality, there is a part of Florida on the Gulf of Mexico that could give you a vacation you will never forget. Areas like Longboat/Lido Key, Siesta Key/Sarasota, Naples/Fort Meyers, and Anna Maria/Bradenton all provide visitors with unique experiences, activities and beaches! Each provides a wide range of activities suited to every kind of personality.
Let’s examine a few of the fabulous Florida Gulf Coast areas and what each has to offer visitors:
Longboat Key & Lido Key
The area is known for its quiet private beach resorts providing peaceful retreats for guests. Longboat Key by the Gulf of Mexico allows guests to experience a life of luxury through its high-end condos, vacation homes and hotels. It also hosts various arts and crafts festivals for those who are fond of refined entertainment.
Longboat Key Florida offers a wide array of choices in restaurants and diners to please the discerning palate. Explore the area to enjoy a culinary adventure in the island’s specialties and indulge in rich gourmet meals by the beach.
Lido Key is a barrier island south of Longboat Key off the coast of Sarasota Florida. Like the larger island of Longboat, this southwest Florida location provides visitors with beautiful white sandy beaches. In fact, the area boasts some of the most beautiful beaches in the world! Although sun-worshipers abound, the conservative city passed a law against thongs on the beach.
With an average year round 75-degree temperature, Lido Key the perfect paradise for most activities. World-class tennis and golf facilities are nearby. Do you prefer riding a bike or rollerblading? There are many paths winding through wooded park-like settings and side streets to get from one end of the island to the other. Deep sea fishing, scuba diving and snorkeling are also popular past-times.
Siesta Key & Sarasota
If you’re the type who can’t survive without seeing lots of people, then Siesta Key is the best vacation spot that the Gulf of Mexico Florida can offer. It showcases public beaches with the best amenities to suit your needs. It has concession stands where you can avail of beach food or if you’d rather try gourmet dining, the Siesta Village is just two miles away from the beach. The area is home to various restaurants and bars to satisfy your need to indulge in good food.
The Sarasota area of the Gulf of Mexico offers guests a little different view, although visitors can still enjoy many breathtaking sunsets. The beauty of Sarasota will get your attention on your very first visit – The colors of the Gulf of Mexico and Sarasota Bay, contrast with the brilliant white sand of Longboat, Lido, and Siesta key beaches.
Sarasota Florida provides visitors with a rainbow of colors; from the sunlight shining off tall luxury condominiums to the warm tile on the roof and patio of the mansion built by circus magnate John Ringling. The various hues of blue in the bay, the shades of green in the lush vegetation and the year-round blooming flowers give visitors many reasons to come back!
Catch up with Coast to Coast Vacation Rentals Inc. next week when we explore a few more Florida Gulf Coast vacation areas…
Naples Florida – Your Next Vacation Awaits!
Paradise on Florida’s Gulf Coast
