| Many parents consider it difficult to find a fun and | | | | Another activity the entire family can enjoy is a |
| family friendly island vacation spot. Instead of fighting | | | | chartered fishing boat. Be sure to keep your eyes |
| rowdy spring breakers, consider a family friendly Anna | | | | peeled for dolphins or even the ocean's gentle giant, |
| Maria vacation. The island offers families a number of | | | | the manatee! Families can also fish directly off the |
| activities to satisfy even the pickiest of children - these | | | | historic Rod & Reel pier. To make the fishing trip |
| are just a few. | | | | even more exciting, consider a tournament between |
| Have Some Fun In The Sun...And Sand | | | | family members. You might be surprised to see who |
| Naturally, beaches are a popular family destination for | | | | will land the first, the biggest, and the smallest fish. |
| any Anna Maria vacation and the Manatee Beach is | | | | Native species include grouper, flounder, kingfish, trout, |
| an area favorite. Mom can catch a tan while watching | | | | and many more. |
| Dad encourage architectural talents in the children by | | | | Visit Some Of The Nearby Museums |
| building a towering sand castle. Afterwards, the whole | | | | On an Anna Maria vacation, you'll never run out of |
| family can enjoy a picnic on the beach (or dine at the | | | | family friendly places to go and things to do. The |
| nearby cafe) before taking a swim in the Gulf. | | | | Classic Car Museum is something the whole family will |
| Just make sure to wait a half hour after eating and | | | | enjoy in nearby Sarasota and it's there that families will |
| always wear your sunscreen! And, just in case you do | | | | get to see Dad turn into a big kid himself among the |
| forget the sunscreen, the nearby beach shop keeps a | | | | Bentleys, Cadillacs and Ferraris. The Museum of |
| steady stock of important beach supplies so families | | | | Science and Industry in nearby Tampa is another |
| can play in the sand for hours. | | | | popular family oriented destination that provides |
| Rent Some Bikes And Explore the Island | | | | hands-on fun for the whole family. Families will find that |
| Nothing beats getting some exercise while exploring | | | | the Museum of Science and Industry is as educational |
| the nearby island surroundings, and there is so much to | | | | as it is entertaining. |
| do and see - why not rent some bicycles and take a | | | | From spas to golf, there are plenty of activities and |
| casual ride together? Scooters are also available to | | | | Anna Maria island events happening year round. An |
| rent, and are very popular with young children and | | | | Anna Maria vacation satisfies every family member, |
| teenagers. The whole family will enjoy travelling as a | | | | both individually and as a group. But the most |
| group, seeing the island's sights and getting some fresh | | | | memorable experiences will be the relaxing leisure time |
| air on the Anna Maria vacation. | | | | spent reconnecting and enjoying your family. |
| Charter A Fishing Boat | | | | |