Do you need a vacation from the hustle and bustle of city life? If you answer “yes” then Anna Maria Island is the place for you, a small charming town with a comfortable home town feel. Anna Maria Island is part of a string of islands that reach all the way south to the Florida Keys. Nestled in the Gulf of Mexico, the beautiful turquoise waters and soft, white sandy beaches are its main attractions. After your first visit, you will be calling it “my island in the sun”.

Enjoy the island’s natural beauty. It is seven miles long and no more than a few blocks wide. That leaves you with the sounds of waves and views of breath taking, picture perfect sunsets in every location.

You will never have to leave the island to find fun and relaxation. Relax in the sun, snorkel for unliving sand dollars and shells, take invigorating walks along the beautiful beaches, and try your hand at fishing. The fishing is especially good in October. Good charter captains are available to take you out on the waters. If not in the mood for a day at the beach, visit one of the many art galleries, museums or aquariums. Bring your binoculars, roller blades, walking shoes and enjoy your own nature tour. Try kayaking, parasailing or horseback riding along the shore. Bicycles, scooters, paddleboards and kayaks are some of the items available for rental.

Visit the Anna Maria Historical Society – it’s free. Learn about the history of the island and its journey to the 21st century. Discover what made Anna Maria Island what it is today.

The island isn’t that big if you opt to walk, but free trolley service that travel the island are also an option. Use them for trips to the grocery stores and souvenir shopping. Travel by trolley up and down the island, getting off whenever you spot an interesting sight. Hop aboard and experience all that Anna Maria has to offer.

After a vacation at Anna Maria Island, you will agree with the island’s motto: “Welcome to paradise without an attitude.”

                      Vacation of your life!

Located between Destin and Panama City Beach, our vacation rental properties range from modest studio units to magnificent five-bedroom, gulf front homes. We specialize in gulf front properties including beach houses, condos and townhomes.

All vacation properties are individually owned and appointed with linens, washers/dryers, TV/DVD, and fully equipped kitchens. Many include amenities such as pools, tennis courts, balconies, screened porches and sun decks.

We are located on the Gulf Coast of the Florida Panhandle, approximately 18 miles east of Destin onScenic Route30A and approximately 8 miles west of Panama CityBeach. Our beaches are truly the world’s finest, featuring sugar white sandy beaches and the beautiful Emerald Waters of the Gulf of Mexico.

We encourage you to visit us for the Vacation of Your Life!

Emerald Waters Realty, Inc.

8281 Highway 30A

Seacrest, FL 32413

800-226-3974

www.emeraldwaters.com  ¤

Situated along thirty miles of the Gulf Coast’s most beautiful beaches, from Mexico Beach to Cape San Blas with Beacon Hill, St. Joe Beach, and Indian Pass in-between, our area is peacefully secluded just east of Panama City, 60 miles from the new Northwest Florida Beaches International airport, yet close enough to anything you might want for the perfect beach vacation. Recognized as America’s #1 ranked beach for natural beauty, our safe shorelines and protected waters have beckoned families and explorers for years.

We offer properties from new five-bedroom beach estates to affordable condos. In addition, we specialize in finding the unique home to meet your needs whether you desire pet friendly, pool units, wireless internet, even town homes with a private dock for your boat. Our friendly reservationists are locals and look forward to sharing our Gulf Coast with you.  Hope you stay. 

Gulf Coast Vacation Rentals

www.gulfcoastvacationrentals.com

A new tradition for your family!

Your search is over for the prime vacation destination on Panama City Beach. Moonspinner Condominiums, where the beach and nature meet, located adjacent toSt. AndrewsState Park.

We offer 24-hour security, two lighted PREMIER Tennis courts, heated pool, kiddie pool and hot tub, exercise room, basketball, shuffleboard,FREElocal, long distance andFREEWIFI in every room.

Our seasonal beach service offers dolphin tours, wave runners, parasail rides, and beach chair rentals. If you enjoy fishing, hiking, bicycling or just being part of nature, theSt. AndrewsState Parkis the way to go.

Nestled on the quiet end of the beach, you are only minutes away from fine dining, marinas and boat launching just to name a few. Let us make a new tradition for your family. Call or book on line today!

Moonspinner Condominiums

4425 Thomas Drive

Panama City Beach, Florida  32408

1-800-223-3947

www.Moonspinner.com

Dale Peterson Vacations is the premier vacation rental source for Northwest Florida’s Gulf Coast. We specialize in beach front condominiums and vacation homes ranging from one to five bedrooms. With over 200 properties to choose from, we are sure you will find the right family resort or romantic getaway to suit your vacation needs. Visit our website or call us today & let us help you plan your next beach vacation. Ask about our HOT PROPERTIES to get a great deal on many of our properties.

Dale E Peterson Vacations

877.275.8001

www.DestinResorts.com/GQ

Glamorous Gulf Coast Resorts

Warm hospitality, fun-filled activities and a casual island atmosphere await your arrival at the Veranda Beach Club on Longboat Key, Florida.  Relax on your veranda, looking out over the crystalline sands of an eleven-mile beach, while the shimmering Gulf of Mexico lures you to the water’s edge. Drink in the beauty of your surroundings directly on the shores of the Gulf of Mexico.

Veranda Beach Club, 2509 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key,Florida 34228

800-411-5511

www.VerandaBeachClub.com

Enjoy the good life at White Sands, bordered by the azure waters of the Gulf of Mexicoon one side and the wildlife-richSarasotaBayon the other. It has been designed for the fullest enjoyment of one of the most beautiful locations on Longboat Key. Nestled amid powder-white beaches and lush tropical gardens, the views from this property will always be spectacular.

White Sands of Longboat, 5114 Gulf of Mexico Drive,

Longboat Key, Florida  34228

800-230-2428

www.WhiteSandsOfLongboat.com

Stay for two nights or two months in our spacious 2 bed/2 bath self-catering condos. Each 1,200 sq. ft. unit accommodates up to 6 people and features a fully equipped kitchen with private lanai. All units are completely furnished to include living room, master bedroom with private bath and second bedroom. Dishwasher, cable TV, washer and dryer in each unit.

Shorewalk is 30 acres of tree-lined streets, six stocked lakes, two heated swimming pools, two Jacuzzis, tennis courts, children’s playground and more. Our clubhouse offers BBQ grills, library, ping-pong, billiard table, wireless connections and videos for the whole family to enjoy.

Shorewalk is close to the world famous Gulf Island beaches of Anna Maria Island, Longboat Key and Siesta Key.

Call toll free 800-926-9255 or visit www.shorewalk.com to view our Special Discounted Packages.

Shorewalk offers great savings with our $700/week all-inclusive rates available May-October 2010. Call our Reservation Specialists for more information.

Shorewalk Vacation Villas

4601 46^th St. Ct. West

Bradenton, FL 34210

800-926-9255

www.shorewalk.com