Anna Marie Island

Anna Maria Island

Anna Marie Island in Florida is a place of breathtaking beauty with golden sands and turquoise waters. The area really captures the feel of ‘Old Florida’ with less commercial tourist things to do and more beautiful scenery. And, with average temperatures of over 75 degrees, it is the perfect destination for capturing some winter sun!

The island is commonly mistaken as Anna Marie Island. Anna Maria Island is said to be named after Maria Anna von der Pfals-Neuburg, the queen of Charles II of Spain who sponsored the expedition in which the island was found.

Anna Maria Island is split into three cities: Anna Maria (north), Holmes Beach (middle) and Bradenton Beach (south.) in 2005 the estimated population of Anna Maria Island was 8,500 people. A high number of people get married in anna marie island and over the years it has become known as the “wedding capital of Florida.” An annual wedding festival is held each year by the Anna Maria island Chamber of Commerce.

Many travellers love Anna Maria Island at this time of year. The waters are still warm, the temperatures are fantastic, yet the humidity begins to lower. Flights are cheaper outside of the school holidays, and as Anna Maria is often incorporated within a trip to Orlando and the theme parks, many families chose this time of year, as flights and accommodation is so much cheaper outside of the school holidays and with theme parks less crowded, there can be minimal queuing for all the rides!.

Island visitors have a range of accommodation choices from anna maria island rentals to hotels on the island. Vacation rentals are a popular choice as they are far more personal than anna maria island hotels. This is because you can have your own private pool and garden, or even waterfront garden! Vacation rentals can fit groups of people so are ideal for large families or groups of friends who want to stay together but have some privacy.

Anna Marie Island Gives You That Unique Vacation Experience