Discover Florida's West Coast with this 7 night trip which offers just the R&R you probably need right now. Laid-back and natural, Anna Maria Island awaits – a mere 20 minutes from Bradenton. Unspoiled beauty, rich history, pristine beaches, stunning nature and the easy pace of island life. And a downtown energised with arts, culture, discoveries and more. Get ready to immerse yourself into all the sights, smells, flavours, and surprises that make the Bradenton Area a one-of-a-kind destination.

Explore Bradenton’s Old Florida history and visit its museums, parks and preserves. Don’t miss the vibrant downtown, the RiverWalk and the Village of the Arts – a working artists community. You'll also want to experience Robinson Preserve, DeSoto National Memorial Park, the Cortez fishing village and the Manatee Village Historical Park. 

A seven-mile strip of beautiful white-sand beaches lines the barrier island of Anna Maria Island between the turquoise Gulf of Mexico and peninsular Florida. Also found near Anna Maria Island, at the southern mouth of Tampa Bay, are the cities of Longboat Key, Lido Key, Siesta Key, Casey Key, Venice, and Manasota Key.

Pick up your hire car and drive to Anna Maria Island.

Relax and enjoy all that the island has to offer. Find your perfect beach. Rent a paddleboard or kayak. Sip something long and cold and dine on the freshest seafood. Grouper, snapper, mullet, and stone crab... When you come to the Bradenton Area, the allure of freshly caught seafood is impossible to ignore. But you also get a whole lot more. Floribbean cuisine-a unique fusion of ingredients from the Caribbean Islands and Florida-is a local speciality full of bright, citrusy flavours and spices. Add in produce from numerous local farms and you've got all the elements of a food-lover's paradise. After dinner, there's plenty of entertainment featuring live music, open-air tiki bars, and spectacular sunsets.