AMI Locals Blog

Why Rent a Vacation Rental vs Stay in a Hotel?
Are you wanting to book your next family vacation but can’t decide if you want to stay in a vacation rental or hotel? If the answer is yes, then we at AMI Locals can assist you in making the right decision for your vacation. We know that this a big decision for everyone in the family and can allow you to have the best vacation you ... Read more

New Year, New Adventures!
New Year, New Adventures! 2020 is a blank slate waiting to be filled up with memories. Places to go, people to see, work to do, fun to be had. And AMI Locals can help you cross one thing off of your to-do list. Let us help plan your perfect 2020 Anna Maria Island beach vacation! Vacation like a local AMI Locals ma... Read more

Christmastime on Anna Maria Island
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, especially Christmastime on Anna Maria Island. Winter is a beautiful season to visit our little piece of paradise. And there is so much to see and do in December when you stay in a luxury vacation rental property! It’s time to share our AMI Locals cheat sheet of holiday events & happeni... Read more

Don’t Miss This Year’s Sarasota Medieval Fair
Are you and your family vacationing on Anna Maria Island this month? If the answer is yes, then we have to tell you about a wonderful event happening in Sarasota. The Sarasota Medieval Fair is going on every Saturday & Sunday from now until December 1, 2019. When staying in one of our Anna Maria Island vacation rentals you won’... Read more

Best Beachfront Homes on Anna Maria Island
Searching for the best beachfront homes on Anna Maria Island?AMI Locals is proud to offer the best beach rental properties on Anna Maria Island. And our beachfront luxury vacation rental homes in particular are the best you can find on the Island! Let us show you. Best beachfront 8 to 10 bedroom vacation rental homes These are the ... Read more
Perfect Places to See the Sunset on Anna Maria Island
Do you love coming to Anna Maria Island for your family vacations every year and catching the perfect sunset? Staying in one of our Anna Maria Island vacation homes will keep you and your family in close proximity of where you can go to see the perfect sunset. We know where all the places are around the island and want to share the... Read more

Labor Day weekend - Get away to Anna Maria Island!
There’s nothing better than spending Labor Day weekend at the beach! Sun, sand, friends and fun to celebrate the unofficial end of summer! So, why not run away from home and come visit Anna Maria Island? And AMI Locals has a ton of fabulous Luxury Vacation Rental Homes to choose from. Check out Feelin’ Beachy, Salt Life, or any of ... Read more
Bring Your Dog on Your Vacation to Anna Maria Island
Do you and your family have a vacation planned to Anna Maria Island this year but don’t want to leave your dog at home? If the answer is yes, then we have to tell you that Anna Maria Island is the best destination to bring them. And staying in one of our Pet-Friendly vacation rentals will allow you to bring them with you. Let’s tak... Read more

Play Golf on your Next Family Vacation to Anna Maria Island
Many families love to come to Anna Maria Island to relax by the water and on the white sands as the kids build sandcastles. But for some families it can be a little too relaxing and they are wanting to try something new instead. Anna Maria Island has many different things you can do including heading to a local golf course to play ... Read more

What You Need to Know About the Turtle Nesting Season on Anna Maria Island
May is the start of the sea turtle nesting season here on Anna Maria Island and that means that the turtles can be seen any day now. Every year hundreds of turtles love to make Anna Maria Island their home to their nests. And when you stay in one of our Beachfront vacation rentals, you may have the opportunity to see a nest or two.... Read more