Travel
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Rainy Day Activities on Anna Maria Island: My Insider Guide
You arrive on Anna Maria Island for your dream vacation. You pack your beach bag with all your essentials, lather on the sunscreen, and step outside your rental, only to discover it is raining. Even on Florida’s sunniest coast, showers happen, but don’t let a little rain ruin your getaway. The island is full of…
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Best Beach Bag for Anna Maria Island: My Insider Guide
Everything you actually need for a perfect beach day: no fluff, just the good stuff. A great beach day doesn’t happen by accident. It starts with a bag packed with the right things: sun protection that actually holds up, a towel that won’t come home full of sand, and the little extras that turn a…
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Savor the Flavors of Taiwan at Din Tai Fung in San Diego
In the summer of 2024 my college best friend and I set off on a cross country road trip from San Diego to Anna Maria Island. Before we hit the road, we made one non-negotiable stop: Din Tai Fung at La Jolla’s UTC Westfield Mall. It was the perfect way to begin an adventure that…
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Best Coffee Spots on Anna Maria Island: My Insider Guide
Mornings on Anna Maria Island start slow. Coffee in hand, salt in the air, and nowhere you really need to be. Whether you are heading out for a beach walk, hopping on a bike, or easing into the day over breakfast, finding the right coffee spot is part of the rhythm here. This guide is…
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Things to Do with Kids on Anna Maria Island: My Insider Guide
Traveling with kids can sometimes require additional planning. Here is a comprehensive list of kid friendly activities on Anna Maria Island. These family friendly activities will keep both kids and adults entertained.
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Best Ice Cream on Anna Maria Island: My Insider Guide
If you are visiting Anna Maria Island, stopping for ice cream is practically part of the experience. After a day at the beach, there is nothing better than cooling off with a cone in hand while wandering the island’s charming streets. From classic scoop shops to small-batch creameries and gelato spots, this guide covers the…
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The Colorful Parrots Outside Sun & Surf on Anna Maria Island
If you are wandering through Holmes Beach, you might hear them before you see them, bright, chatty parrots perched outside the Sun and Surf Beach Shop, holding court on the sidewalk like they own the place. It is one of those unexpected island moments that catches you off guard in the best way. The Shop…
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Black Pepper Restaurant, Hvar: Menu, Prices & Review
Black Pepper is a restaurant in the old town of Hvar, tucked along a picturesque alley in the center of the island’s historic core. Owned and run by two local friends, Black Pepper serves Mediterranean cuisine with a contemporary touch, drawing on fresh seafood, quality meats, and organic vegetables sourced from local fishermen and farmers.…
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Sun-Kissed Shores: Discover Split’s Top Beaches
You do not have to escape to remote islands to swim in crystal clear waters. Split hosts many charming beaches with excellent water quality. The city offers sandy and pebble beaches, rock and cliff beaches, and beaches along the shore of Marjan Hill. This guide detailing Split’s top beaches will help you pick the one that…
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Discover Duffy’s Tavern on Anna Maria Island
Long before Jimmy Buffett composed Cheeseburger in Paradise, the beach, burgers, and cold beer were already a way of life in Florida. Duffy’s Tavern has been proving that point since 1971. Located in Holmes Beach across from City Hall, this converted auto garage has been an Anna Maria Island institution for over five decades and…
