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The Luxurious Comeback of AMI Locals' Vacation Rentals on Anna Maria Island
PRIME VACATIONS is delighted to announce our feature on Bay News 9, celebrating the remarkable resurgence of luxury vacation rentals on Anna Maria Island. As the spirit of tourism gracefully returns, our vibrant community is flourishing once again following the challenges posed by the hurricanes, Helene and Milton. Watch the full video here.
Welcoming Discerning Guests Back to Anna Maria Island
In this exciting period, our Vice President of Growth and Development, Eric Pullen, highlights the extensive restoration efforts we have undertaken across our portfolio of over 600 exquisite properties. Currently, approximately 70% of our luxurious inventory is ready to welcome guests, with a projected 90% availability by early May 2025. We are enthusiastic about hosting those who are eager to immerse themselves in the enchanting charm and beauty of our island.
In March 2025, we experienced promising occupancy rates exceeding 80%, closely aligned with our historic norms—an encouraging sign for our community. We are absolutely elated to witness Anna Maria Island alive with laughter, joy, and the bustling energy of guests enjoying leisurely bike rides, explorations, and the breathtaking natural beauty that has made our island a cherished vacation haven.
Unforgettable Experiences in Luxury
At PRIME VACATIONS, we are committed to delivering unforgettable luxury experiences that exceed expectations. We work closely with our esteemed rental owners to ensure that every guest departs with cherished memories of their stay. With the majority of our luxurious rentals anticipated to be ready by early May 2025, now is the ideal time to plan your luxury getaway to Anna Maria Island!
Why Choose PRIME VACATIONS?
When you select PRIME VACATIONS, you are choosing more than just a place to stay; you are curating a unique and lasting experience. Our impressive collection of properties—from upscale beach condos to large family homes—caters to every discerning need and desire. With our unwavering commitment to excellence, we ensure that your stay is nothing short of spectacular.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our loyal guests, property owners, and supporters for your unwavering trust and dedication to our journey. We are thrilled to share more exciting developments as we continue to grow. Explore the AMI Locals homepage today to discover the latest availability and exclusive offers tailor-made for you!
3 Restaurants to Try on Anna Maria Island this Summer
Summer will be here before you know it, and now is the time to start getting excited over the food you’ll find on the island. Anna Maria Island has many different restaurants that provide seafood, kid-friendly food, and southern food. Staying in one of our AMI vacation rentals will keep your family close to several of these delicious places to eat at. We understand that you’re on vacation and who wants to cook all week while you’re relaxing. Let’s look below at three restaurants to try Anna Maria Island this summer with the family.
Mr. Bones BBQ
Does your family love pulled pork, BBQ ribs, BBQ chicken & more? Then look no further as you can find all that southern deliciousness at Mr. Bones BBQ in Holmes Beach. This restaurant opened up in 1992 and has become a staple to get some fantastic BBQ on the island. Some of the things you’ll find on the menu are spare ribs, baby back ribs, BBQ chicken, jambalaya, and more. If you get stuffed at the restaurant, then take your leftovers back to your vacation rental and savor them for another day or night. Mr. Bones BBQ is one restaurant that is a must-try on the island!
SMOQEHOUSE
Another restaurant that your family may enjoy is the SMOQEHOUSE located over in Holmes Beach. This is another restaurant where you’ll find traditional BBQ dishes like the SMOQEHOUSE Cuban, Pulled Pork Sandwich, Brisket Burger, and Sarasota Special. For the kids, they offer grilled cheese, pulled pork sandwiches, and cheeseburgers. Their hand-cut fries are just like you’d find on a boardwalk on the east coast and are to die for. This can become your new favorite restaurant to give a try on your next vacation to Anna Maria Island this summer!
Brick’s Smoked Meats
While Brick’s Smoked Meats is not located on Anna Maria Island, it was one that we wanted to mention—located in Bradenton is where you’re going to find this Texas BBQ-style restaurant. The family will love some of the menu items from their “OMG” Brisket Chili Cheese Fries, Pulled Pork Platters, St. Louis Ribs, Bacon Burnt Ends, and more. Don’t worry about the kids not having something to eat because there is something for everyone on this menu. This is a restaurant that is worth trying on your vacation to Anna Maria Island if you’re looking for a home-cooked southern BBQ.
There are many other fun restaurants that we could mention in this post; we wanted to share these with you. If you haven’t booked your next vacation to stay in one of our AMI vacation rentals, give us a call today. We can’t wait to see you and your family this summer and about how you enjoyed one of these restaurants!
Spend the Holidays on Anna Maria Island
It’s hard to believe that the holidays are here and pretty soon the new year will be here too. Instead of staying at home this year, sneak away on a tropical vacation to sunny Anna Maria Island. Staying in one of our AMI vacation rentals will allow you and your family to enjoy all the fun things you wouldn’t be able to at home. Let’s look below at a few things that you can do on your next vacation to Anna Maria Island this holiday season.
Fun Day in the Kitchen
One way that you and the family can enjoy the holidays a little more this year is by having a day of baking and decorating treats. When you stay with us in one of our AMI vacation rentals, you will have a full kitchen as you do at home to cook in. This year make some chocolate chip cookies, snickerdoodles, and how about some gingerbread. While you are making gingerbread, you can create and decorate gingerbread houses while on vacation. Have a contest to see who can decorate the best and then eat the treats afterward. Just enjoy your time together, baking in the kitchen one day on your next vacation.
Watch Holiday Movies Together
Another fun thing that you and the family can do this holiday season is to sit down and watch a few movies. Turn on the Hallmark Channel or stream your favorite holiday movies to the tv in the living room. Watch a classic “White Christmas” or “A Charlie Brown Christmas” while checking out the view from the windows of your beautiful rental. Pop up some popcorn or indulge in some of the treats that you made in the kitchen. No matter what you’re watching on the TV this year, just enjoy some quality time together this year.
While there are many other things that you can do while you are on vacation this year to Anna Maria Island, we wanted to share these with you. If you haven’t booked your holiday vacation to stay with us in one of our AMI vacation rentals, now is the time. We hope to see you and your family as you make new traditions this year at the beach!
