How To Turn Your Anna Maria Vacation Into Seven Days Of Family Excitement - By: Chris Harmen

An Anna Maria vacation, with its tropical weather, beautiful sandy beaches and breathtaking vistas offers families a perfect opportunity to unplug from the chaos of everyday life and reconnect with one another. However, with so much to see and do, putting together an itinerary of daily activity can prove a must for visitors. Coordinating even a loose, seven day schedule can help ensure everyone in the travel party's interests are met and, most importantly, nothing get missed!

Days 1 And 2: Beach And Be Merry

Wipe off the travel dust and take the first day or two of your Anna Maria vacation to completely unwind and detox from the chaos of home with a day or two at the beach. With four gorgeous, family-friendly white sand beaches stretching over 7 miles of Gulf coastline, the island offers something for all the beach bunnies in your travel party. Best of all, with an annual temperature of almost 75 degrees, you can confidently plan a beach day no matter what time of year you plan your getaway!

Days 3 And 4: Take In The Scenery

Now that everyone has had a chance to relax, it's time to gather the family together to take in some of the gorgeous scenery found on an Anna Maria vacation. Try parasailing for both an exciting adventure as well as an amazing and unique way to take in all the breathtaking landscapes the island has to offer. Or, sign up for an Kayak Eco Tour, rent some wave runners or charter a sailboat in hopes of glimpsing manatees, dolphins and other sea life that thrives in abundance along the Gulf Coast.

Also, be sure to set aside at least one day for the family to do a little bird watching while on an Anna Maria vacation. Sign up for a guided tour or simply walk outside Anna Maria rentals to view cranes, herons, wild parrots and sand pipers, to name just a few of the winged creatures that call this island home. With such thrilling bird watching opportunities, travelers of all ages will enjoy spending the day outdoors to spot unique and rare waterfowl.

Day 5 And 6: Drop A Line

You and your family will certainly want to take advantage of the island's world renowned fishing reputation. The island offers three fishing piers for public fishing. Check out Anna Maria Historical City Pier, Bridge Street Historical Pier or The Rod and Reel Pier to simply drop a line and try your luck at catching dinner for the entire crew.

Now that you've tested out the public piers, you'll definitely need a day to stretch out your sea legs. An Anna Maria vacation offers many options for anglers looking to get out onto the ocean. Set aside a day to charter a private boat or even a craft with a professional captain to seek out the best places for nabbing redfish, snook, amberjack, Spanish mackerel, and more.

Day 7: Retail Therapy

With your one week Anna Maria vacation coming to an end, gather up the family on the island's free public trolley and take them into town for a day of retail therapy. Holmes Beach and the cities of Bradenton and Sarasota host an enormous assortment of plazas, shops and boutiques sure to delight travelers of any age and with any interests. The best part about saving this shopping excursion for the last day is that it's the perfect time to pick out some special souvenirs to commemorate before you pack up for the trip home!

About the Author

Chris Harmen is a writer for Anna Maria Gulf Coast Rentals, a top Anna Maria rentals firm. An Anna Maria vacation provides families with the perfect getaway full of exciting activities.

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