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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…
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Explore Amsterdam · Balthazar’s Keuken
It’s true…Good things come in small packages! Balthazar’s Keuken, located in the heart of Jordaan, is no exception. Since 1995 this cozy restaurant with its home-like dining room serves up a quirky three-course menu. The Vibe Enjoy your quirky 3-course meal in a homey and laid back atmosphere. The open kitchen is entertainment in itself.…
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