In The News
Nestle yourself in at the charming and casual Tortuga Inn Beach Resort,
where you'll find serene and lovely apartment suites, hotel rooms and studios set amongst lush foliage and tropical
flowers. True heaven for families. Two shimmering pools and a fishing pier on the Intracoastal and a
private beach entrance – and do we have to leave?
Only if it means we can scoot down the road to the Tradewinds Resort,
a true gem of a spot where pastel-colored cottages with flowering vines
on the arbors line a private, palm-tree-filled oasis. Tranquility reigns
supreme here – as it does all over the island – so once you arrive, go ahead
and adjust your watch to laid-back island time.Click here to read the entire article
Bradenton Area Tourism Leaders Appointed to
Statewide Marketing Council
BRADENTON, Fla. (July 10, 2007) - Taking their places among some of the tourism industry’s best and
brightest, Susan Estler, Director of Marketing & Public Relations for the Bradenton Area Convention
and Visitors Bureau (BACVB), and David Teitelbaum, board member, Manatee County Tourist Development
Council (TDC) have been appointed to VISIT FLORIDA’s 2007/2008 Marketing Council. Click here to read the entire article
Overlooked: Anna Maria Island
from Elliot - first aid for travel, July 17, 2007
Just when I thought I had thoroughly explored Florida's coastline and discovered its best vacation
destinations, I stumbled upon a place like Anna Maria Island, a quiet resort area near Bradenton,
right across the bridge from Longboat Key. Click here to read the entire article
Five hidden, affordable beach destinations
by Molly Feltner, SmarterTravel.com Staff - May 14, 2007
Last summer, when you were sitting in an endless traffic jam waiting to get on the ferry to Martha's Vineyard or laying down a month's pay for a family trip to Maui, you may have wondered if your relaxing beach vacation was all worth it.
There must be alternatives, you think—and you're right, there are. With a little guidance, you can still find beach destinations unmarred by development, with opportunities for adventure, culture, great food, and yes, even reasonable prices. After doing thorough research and consulting with numerous other travel writers, I found five places in the U.S. and Canada that fit the bill.
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Finding a new Florida
TRAVEL COVER STORY By Karen Jones and Gina Salamone
There’s no better way to beat the winter blues than
with a quick trip down to Florida, and you won’t
fi nd many New Yorkers arguing it — of the 77 million
travelers who visited the Sunshine State in
2005, 11.9 % were from New York. But where to
spend the weekend? Miami’s got nightlife and dining,
and Orlando’s great for family fun, but sometimes
all you need on a winter getaway is sand, surf
and a few good meals. For a lower-key escape, consider
two Florida destinations that might not be on
your radar.
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