Vacation Ideas
The Best Bakeries on AMI
Imagine it with me: you wake up early to take in the beautiful ocean views from the comfort of your luxurious vacation rental, do your morning stretches, or join in for a sunrise yoga session. You’ve got your morning cup of coffee from one of the island’s best coffee houses, and you realize that nothing…
Read MoreFall Events on AMI: 2024 Edition
Get ready to fall into a great time and plan your autumn adventure on Anna Maria Island. Serendipity has put together some of our favorite fall events on AMI during your stay with us on our island paradise. September Events on AMI Greg LaPensee Bowling Tournament | September 14th Get ready to dust off those…
Read MoreFishing Adventures: An Angler’s Guide to AMI
Anna Maria Island, a coastal paradise, offers a diverse range of fishing experiences for enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels. Whether you’re seeking a leisurely day with a local brew and a line in the water, or a more competitive edge with one of the many local tournaments, Anna Maria Island has something for everyone.…
Read MoreAMI by Air, Land, & Sea: Guided & Self-Guided Island Tours
There are so many ways to explore the wonder of Anna Maria Island. What better way to do so than by treating yourself to a tour? Whether by air, land, or sea, you can choose between a self-guided exploration or opt for a professional guide. The options are nearly limitless. Whether it’s your first or…
Read MoreMonthly AMI Events | ’24 Summer Edition
Getting ready for your summer getaway to Anna Maria Island? The hottest season has some of the coolest events on the island! We have put together a list of some of our favorite monthly AMI events happening around the island from June through August that are sure to make yours a summer to remember! June…
Read MoreGet Ready for Adventure! Theme Parks Near Anna Maria Island
Anna Maria Island is home to wonderful museums & markets, delicious dining, and so much more. But if you are looking to add a little bit of magic during your stay on Anna Maria Island, Serendipity is here to help! Florida has one of the highest concentrations of theme parks in a single state. Since…
Read MoreDiscover Outdoor Splendors with a Local Guide to Anna Maria Island’s Parks
Anna Maria Island is a veritable paradise with sugar sand beaches and sunny summer days. It is unsurprising that AMI is a hub for vacationers and business travelers. And while there is joy to be found in shopping, dining, and more across the island, there is nothing more refreshing than the great outdoors, and AMI…
Read MoreCoffee Shops on AMI + Transport & Day Trip Tips
Favorite Coffee Shops on AMI Looking for a taste of paradise to take your vacation to the next level? Or maybe your “work-cation” needs a caffeine boost to keep that workflow flowing? Perhaps you just need a mid-day pick-me-up, so you can keep shopping while out on the town? We get it. Good coffee is…
Read MoreExplore Anna Maria Island with a Local Guide: Museums, Churches, and Markets
Get ready to explore Anna Maria Island! Anna Maria Island is a place of beauty, culture, luxury, and more—a slice of paradise, if you will, just off Florida’s Gulf coast. Home to white sand beaches, sunshine days, and natural splendor, Anna Maria Island has a little something for everyone: visitors, vacationers, and locals alike! The…
Read MorePlan Your Perfect Day at Island Plaza on AMI
We love it here on Anna Maria Island and are sure you will, too! Looking for the perfect thing to do during your stay on Anna Maria Island? From delicious dining to sensational shopping, Island Plaza has everything you need. Located on historic Bridge Street, it is one of our favorite places to visit. Historic…
Read MorePlan Your Golf Getaway on Anna Maria Island
Serendipity is here to help plan the perfect golf getaway on Anna Maria Island. It is no surprise that Florida and golf are synonymous. With temperate weather during the winter months and unbeatable summer beauty, Florida and the great game of golf are a match made in heaven. Florida boasts the highest number of golf…
Read MoreMonthly AMI Events | Jan-Mar ’24
There is no better place to spend the winter months than Anna Maria Island. No matter if your stay is for business or pleasure, the warm weather and sugar-sand beaches are sure to have you falling in love with our little corner of paradise, but what sets Anna Maria apart and will have you longing…
Read MoreMust-Sees & Dos for Your First Visit to Anna Maria Island
Welcome to Anna Maria Island, a small bit of paradise off the coast of Florida. The Island, steeped in history, is home to beautiful beaches, captivating culture, delectable dishes, and so much more. We want your time here to be magical, and we have compiled our Must-sees and Dos for your first time visiting Anna…
Read MoreCheers to the New Year: The Nightlife of Anna Maria Island
There is no better place to ring in the New Year than on Anna Maria Island. But you don’t have to wait for a Holiday excuse to enjoy the growing nightlife community on this beautiful island. Looking for a pick-me-up cocktail at the end of a long day? Anna Maria Island is home to many…
Read MoreExperience the Vintage Charm of Anna Maria Island
There is something timeless about Anna Maria Island. Standing on the pristine white sand beaches and staring out into the vast, endless ocean, it is easy to forget that time exists at all. There is a vintage charm about Anna Maria Island. Recently featured in Southern Living Magazine, it is no surprise that Anna Maria…
Read MoreTreat Yourself to a Spa Day on Anna Maria Island
Whether you are traveling for business or pleasure, or you are a local out exploring your community, one thing is for sure: you deserve a day of relaxation and pampering. And there is no better place to treat yourself to a spa day than in the paradise topping everyone’s Best Beach List, Anna Maria Island. …
Read MoreA Brief History of Anna Maria Island
The history of Anna Maria Island is as rich as the views are beautiful. The island, just south of Tampa Bay, was a stopover for explorers making their way to the Florida coast. The island was originally home to both Native American warrior tribes, the Timucua and the Calusa. Exploring expeditions like those of de…
Read MoreAnna Maria Island Tops Greatest Beach Towns List
We love our island. It’s really that simple. And our guests fall in love with it quickly. So it was no surprise to us when Anna Maria Island recently made the list of the Greatest Beach Towns in the US. In fact, Anna Maria Island was the only beach town in Florida to make the…
Read MoreCelebrate Easter on Anna Maria Island
If you are staying with us over the Easter holidays, we want you to know that there are plenty of things for you and your family to do. The island loves to celebrate and create welcoming atmospheres and Easter on Anna Maria Island is no exception. Sandbar Easter Egg Hunt A local tradition is the…
Read MoreAffordable Vacation Times on Anna Maria Island
There really is no bad time to visit Anna Maria Island. The sugar white sands and Gulf waters are enjoyable almost all of the year. We may be a little biased, but we think this is pretty close to paradise. Still, there are times of the year when the island is busier. There are also…
Read MoreAirports Near Anna Maria Island
Visitors from all over the world come to enjoy the beauty of Anna Maria Island. Many of these visitors will arrive in Florida by plane. Although the island doesn’t have its own airport, there are several airports near Anna Maria Island that offer service to the area. Let’s take a look at the four main…
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