SHHHH!!! Hidden Gem in Florida!! Anna Maria Island

We are out to find the best beaches in America! And we found a hidden gem in Florida!! Anna Maria Island is a little south of Tampa on the Gulf coast and is a very small community. It has a completely different vibe than any beach we have ever been to. It says ‘come and chill’… the beach is quiet and relaxing!
There are tons of restaurants right on or near the beach and the food is excellent! The beaches run all along the island… but parking can be a challenge, especially in a larger vehicle. But we loved it here and will definitely be back!!
#annamariaisland #floridabeach #bestbeaches t
Please SUBSCRIBE, Comment, Like, Share & Follow!
Download our 101 Cruise Tips bit.ly/3JfY0Rd
Check out our travel & camera gear on Amazon
www.amazon.com/shop/eecctravels
This link has all of the camera gear we use to create our videos!!
Above is an affiliate link which means we receive a percentage of the revenue made from purchasing products via those links.
Support our channel
Become part of our Travel Fam: / eecctravels
Merch
Get your EECC Travels merch here: teespring.com/stores/eecc-tra...
Get our music
Check out our music program Epidemic Sound for thousands of songs for your videos! www.epidemicsound.com/referra...
Subscribe: / eecctravels
Also find us at:
EECC Travels Website: eecctravels.com/
Instagram: / eecctravels
Facebook: / eecc-travels
TikTok: / eecctravels
Twitter: / eecctravels
Pinterest: / eecctravels
Email: alisa@eecctravels.com

Пікірлер: 111

  • @karengriswold4537
    @karengriswold453725 күн бұрын

    Anna Maria is my all-time favorite beach in Florida. The sand is like white cake flour, never felt anything softer between my toes. I remember (for the most part, lol) a night of Midori coladas, having dinner with my toes in the sand. Paradise! for sure.

  • @maryreed6930
    @maryreed693026 күн бұрын

    Remember why you bought Ellie…..imagine if you were in a class A ….. you would not be boing to AMI beach today! Love you guys….Happy Anniversary ❤

  • @krispressler1005
    @krispressler100526 күн бұрын

    We love the beaches around Sarasota and Bradenton. Longboat key, Siesta key, and Lido key also have amazing beaches.

  • @olafpamela
    @olafpamela25 күн бұрын

    We had a parking problem in Hilton Head and there was a church had parking for a donation 👍🏻🏖❤ Sweet beach setup🏖♥️😊 Happy Anniversary ❤ Thanks for sharing your adventures 🤗

  • @trottierheritagehomestead4406
    @trottierheritagehomestead440626 күн бұрын

    We love AMI. We lived in Bradenton 15 years, vacationed there 5 yrs before that. Moved to NC, but we miss it. It's a great place.

  • @yvette968
    @yvette96825 күн бұрын

    Congratulations on your 27th anniversary ❤. I love watching your videos and especially trips to the Gulf of Mexico. My favorite place to visit.

  • @robmay7728
    @robmay772824 күн бұрын

    I watched these guys do their London tour and fell in love with them, guys your beautiful people, keep true and enjoy life 😊

  • @bryansipes3601
    @bryansipes360125 күн бұрын

    My parents and grandparents had winter homes in Sebring, Florida, and i always thought i would retire to Florida. Central Florida is like a second home to me. Our daughter lived in Lakeland for several months until her husband's company moved him to Atlanta. The kids keep twisting our arms to move to North Atlanta, but Florida still holds many fond memories. But... in the past four years, so many northerners have flocked to FL that prices have gotten outrageous, including insurance and HOA costs.

  • @brendasestito3186
    @brendasestito318626 күн бұрын

    Love the new beach furniture! And...all the beautiful "I earned them all" grey hair coming in!!! Suits you, Alisa!! Always love the summer RV vlogs!! And bless that church for the great beach spot! Happy Happy guys!🎉🍺🍹

  • @ginas.6656
    @ginas.665625 күн бұрын

    I live in tampa so hot now 101° love anna maria island so nice!

  • @GT1004
    @GT100414 күн бұрын

    I live on AMI. Best beach I've been to in continental U.S.

  • @remiguertin6474
    @remiguertin647423 күн бұрын

    Lots of free parking at Coquina Beach whish is as pretty! Just a couple of miles south...

  • @jackredmond6023
    @jackredmond602325 күн бұрын

    Happy Anniversary! We just returned from Myrtle Beach. And after a cruise to Alaska next month, we are going to OBX again in October. Looking forward to your tours.

  • @billwolf7849
    @billwolf784925 күн бұрын

    Happy anniversary 🎉 to Jason. And Alisa, enjoy your anniversary day ❤❤❤❤😂😂

  • @miacitygirl2309
    @miacitygirl230926 күн бұрын

    Happy Anniversary ❤❤❤ Did I accidentally missed a video, but where's Pepper? I miss watching your beautiful puppy 🐶 . I'm a Floridian, I've traveled the world, but Florida will always be my home. There are lots of great beaches, both on the East and West.

  • @tucky12300
    @tucky1230025 күн бұрын

    When you said Panama City was the best beach I wondered if you had ever been to Anna Maria.

  • @TruthISaNaturalLaw
    @TruthISaNaturalLaw26 күн бұрын

    HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, BELATED. 🎉👩‍❤️‍👨

  • @doodiehutchison4463
    @doodiehutchison446320 күн бұрын

    I have been visiting AMI since 1953 when I was 1-my grandparents loved it and took my parents there in 1952. It continues to be our favorite beach!

  • @ceceliamoreno1845
    @ceceliamoreno18458 күн бұрын

    HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!! Love you guys. Cheers from Oceanside Ca.

  • @coatiknight1986
    @coatiknight198625 күн бұрын

    Add New Smyrna beach fl to your beach trip, you won't reget it. It's absolutely beautiful. Also a really cool beach town vibe.

  • @kimproffer9456
    @kimproffer945625 күн бұрын

    Happy Anniversary to a beautiful couple! ❤❤

  • @gcs8889
    @gcs888926 күн бұрын

    I love you guys, but this place isn't THAT much of a secret. I've been coming here for decades now since I was little, and it's still amazing. The lack of big hotels just really adds to the super chill vibes. Great white sand beaches, great restaurants, and just great all around. I'm very fortunate that my family owns part of a house here. It's shared between about 4 families now, but it's still a great place to get to. Longboat Key just to the south there is great as well, but very high end. Then you have Lido with St. Armands Circle, and the world famous Siesta Key. This entire area is just brimming with the best beaches in the US. Edit: Big congrats to the wedding anniversary!

  • @nissan2lang
    @nissan2lang21 күн бұрын

    We loved our trip to Hilton Head and will be making a trip back soon.

  • @elidiasalinas3280
    @elidiasalinas328025 күн бұрын

    Happy Anniversary to you both! May you have many more years! Water is beautiful! Enjoy your time together!

  • @siouxzq7700
    @siouxzq770026 күн бұрын

    We found out about AMI in 2020. We love it and plan on being there in September. It's really becoming a hot spot and pricing continues going up and up. Every time an older home is sold they tear it down and build a 3 or 4 story rental home. We like to rent a home on Holmes Beach with a pool. We enjoy mornings in the pool, walk to the beach for a few hours then back to house for lunch and back down to watch the sunset. 🌇 are beautiful on AMI.

  • @miriamLbuckley
    @miriamLbuckley25 күн бұрын

    Love your trip to Florida’s coast. I really loved your hat that I went and found one on Amazon. I can pull my pony tail out the back. I got the black one. Glad y’all model ideas. One day we going to get a Ellie… we will name her Betsy. 😃 Thanks for taking us along for a look. Appreciate y’all.

  • @karenfitzpatrick5268
    @karenfitzpatrick526815 күн бұрын

    I live in Bradenton and feel blessed to have access to great beaches

  • @tracyredfern8663
    @tracyredfern866323 күн бұрын

    Happy Anniversary 🎉 We were staying at ButtonWood RV Resort too! Saw y’all but didn’t want to interrupt your trip 😊

  • @live2skide1
    @live2skide122 күн бұрын

    After you finish in Ocean City Maryland, if you continue NORTH I highly recommend a stop in Lewes Delaware. You might get lucky and get a camping spot at Cape Henlopen State Park, which is a lovely campground with beach access. A visit to Cape May NJ via the Cape May - Lewes Ferry might be another beach to add to your East Coast beach stops. If nothing else, just a visit to the ferry terminal in Lewes for a great meal!

  • @MJinFlorida
    @MJinFlorida26 күн бұрын

    Welcome to my neighborhood! Last video you were in my hometown of Panama City and now you are in my current area. Hope your Florida travels were fun!

  • @Destination_Fun
    @Destination_Fun22 күн бұрын

    We love Anna Maria. Another good beach down there is Siesta key!!

  • @susanburnett6123
    @susanburnett612325 күн бұрын

    Happy Anniversary. That looked Ike a fun place to be.

  • @Sandy-qv7ji
    @Sandy-qv7ji24 күн бұрын

    RV parks in that area are nice! we Love this travel portion of your channel and look forward to the videos.

  • @lynnlewis4320
    @lynnlewis432022 күн бұрын

    You all should try Lauderdale By The Sea, a cute little beach town north of Ft. Lauderdale! Happy Anniversary ❤

  • @gererawilson4474
    @gererawilson447425 күн бұрын

    Happy Anniversary beautiful couple love y’all Enjoy 👏🏼🙌👍🏼🙏🏼🌹🎊🎉🎈🎁🎂🎼🕺🏼💃🏽💫⭐️🏝️⛱️🏖️❤️💙😎🥰🥂

  • @lindab5789
    @lindab578923 күн бұрын

    Grew up in Bradenton and AMI is indeed beautiful. But, if you are there in the winter, you may not consider it 'hidden'. There is a ton of traffic on the main road trying to get on/off the island. Try visiting in April, May, September and October to experience fewer people.

  • @Christianrose1974
    @Christianrose197425 күн бұрын

    Happy Anniversary you two! You’re truly blessed and lovely people!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @carolswearingen2109
    @carolswearingen210925 күн бұрын

    Love your videos thanks for sharing

  • @karinwest919
    @karinwest91924 күн бұрын

    Happy Anniversary, guys! It is great to see couples making it for so many years and looking so happy together!!! I saved this vid to our travel playlist so we won't forget about this place - hopefully we will start traveling in a Class B next year!

  • @kathybird1721
    @kathybird172124 күн бұрын

    Anna Marie is about 1 hour from my home. I love it.

  • @bzbrown977
    @bzbrown97724 күн бұрын

    Happy Anniversary! Thanks for sharing!

  • @user-jt6wo3hi1e
    @user-jt6wo3hi1e24 күн бұрын

    With so many beach stops, ya'll need to get a Shibumi sun shade. Game changer. And, it folds up great for storage. Way better than flimsy beach umbrellas.

  • @chrisphinney6430
    @chrisphinney643020 күн бұрын

    Happy Anniversary you two love birds

  • @joentexas
    @joentexas25 күн бұрын

    It's too bad you guys didn't make It to Siesta Beach on Siesta Key. It is always at or near the top of the list when TripAdvisor surveys their subscriber. Living here we've done them all and they're all similar but there is a reason Siesta Beach gets top billing. White sand that never burns your feet and a laid back beach that Sarasota County take very good care of. Maybe next time. Love you stuff. It's your world, we're just living in it. Thanks.

  • @allensteward2203
    @allensteward220326 күн бұрын

    Looks great 👍🏿

  • @kevinburke3718
    @kevinburke371826 күн бұрын

    Stop at Surfside Beach just south of myrtle Beach SC it's nice

  • @lindastover9541
    @lindastover954125 күн бұрын

    Great video ❤❤❤❤

  • @Chatterboxis007
    @Chatterboxis00726 күн бұрын

    That looked awesome!

  • @anitaclue9868
    @anitaclue986826 күн бұрын

    Happy Anniversary❤ Hope your trip is amazing!

  • @wendycarr1828
    @wendycarr182825 күн бұрын

    Happy anniversary!! Where is Pepper? I haven't seen him lately

  • @WereMaddieAndRyan
    @WereMaddieAndRyan21 күн бұрын

    Florida has tons of pros, short trip down to get on cruises too!

  • @kathyhoward4824
    @kathyhoward482426 күн бұрын

    My daughtr and I and our two dogs, just got home to Kentucky from a trip to Jekyll Island Georgia. We disscovered it last year looking for beaches that allow dogs any time all year. I love the hustle & bustle of Panama City and Myrtle beach (we've been there probably 20 times.) But Jekyll Island is not very crowded and so relaxing. St. Simons Island is close by with more restaurants and a cool little beachy scene. Jekyll Island also has Driftwood Beach which is a must see. Its amazing. Tons of driftwood all over the beach.

  • @bryansipes3601

    @bryansipes3601

    25 күн бұрын

    We did Jekyll Island last year. I loved it. Quiet, not so touristy and relaxing. Our son-in-law discovered Jekyll Island when his company attended a conference there.

  • @LisaRobison-yb1kw
    @LisaRobison-yb1kw25 күн бұрын

    Thanks for the church parking lot tip!! When we are down in FL for 2 months in the winter one of our stops is in Palmetto (just outside of Bradenton). We've been to Anna Maria twice. First time was just to go have a drink, second time was beach. We are there during spring break so it's very very busy. You have to pack your patience driving around but it is worth it!!

  • @markbarker9035
    @markbarker903525 күн бұрын

    Love ❤️ the blog, we just got back from a Mediterranean cruise loved Barcelona & Malta 🇲🇹 met some people from LA ,who said hire a car & drive from LA to SAN Francisco on the coast ?

  • @charlenemorton8779
    @charlenemorton877925 күн бұрын

    Happy anniversary! :)

  • @streetfoodnetworkpk
    @streetfoodnetworkpk23 күн бұрын

    Awesome video Superb

  • @TheDeloutre
    @TheDeloutre22 күн бұрын

    Happy Anniversary! :)

  • @lisah6159
    @lisah615924 күн бұрын

    Happy Anniversary to a great couple!🩷

  • @deba175
    @deba17525 күн бұрын

    Beautiful area we only been to longboat key and englewood beach west coast but you guys are so cute Happy Anniversary treasure the moments

  • @deborahricupero-bess1506
    @deborahricupero-bess150625 күн бұрын

    Happy Anniversary!!🎉🍾🥂

  • @nancystevens6820
    @nancystevens682026 күн бұрын

    Looks like a road trip I would love!! Beaches!! When in OC Maryland, you have to go to Assateague Island and see the wild horses on the beach!

  • @barbarawhitecotton9548
    @barbarawhitecotton954825 күн бұрын

    Happy Anniversary you two!!!!💞🥂😘

  • @someguy7300
    @someguy730026 күн бұрын

    Happy Anniversary! Yay! I grew up in Bradenton and went to Anna Maria Island all the time as a kid. I've been away for 18.5 years and miss it, but I'm currently in Guam, so it's fair trade-off, I guess.

  • @helenbeaulieu1415
    @helenbeaulieu141524 күн бұрын

    Happy anniversary!

  • @monkeyb1820
    @monkeyb182026 күн бұрын

    My family is from Jacksonville, so I've never been to any of the Gulf coast beaches. Amelia Island is nice but it's on the Atlantic side.

  • @karenteer1029
    @karenteer102926 күн бұрын

    HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!! My hubby and I just celebrated our 45th on June 2. Love your videos!❤❤

  • @user-xt1cx5ye3m
    @user-xt1cx5ye3m25 күн бұрын

    Happy Anniversary!! ❤❤

  • @lindastover9541
    @lindastover954125 күн бұрын

    Happy Anniversary 🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @lanieparker5730
    @lanieparker573015 күн бұрын

    Funny, I saw your video title and was going to comment on traffic, but you did it for me. I live about 30 minutes from Anna Maria Island…..in theory. In actuality its a llllloooonnnngggg drive because of the traffic concerns. There are better beaches that are easier to get to IMO. Good luck!

  • @suehandler7282
    @suehandler728226 күн бұрын

    Happy Anniversary to you both!

  • @submarinechef5140
    @submarinechef514025 күн бұрын

    Congratulations on your anniversary from David and Laura in South Carolina

  • @debbiemonroe7548
    @debbiemonroe754821 күн бұрын

    Skip myrtle! Stop at Hunting Island State Park in Beaufort, it’s Gods beach!. Beautiful maritime forest/ beach. Only abou an hour from Hilton head.

  • @lorettachapman4244
    @lorettachapman424425 күн бұрын

    Happy 27th Anniversary!!🎉🎉🎉

  • @Rick-ip3cm
    @Rick-ip3cm26 күн бұрын

    Happy anniversary ❤

  • @ParrotplaySix
    @ParrotplaySix26 күн бұрын

    Happy Anniversary to the both of you ♥

  • @1231234brenda
    @1231234brenda13 күн бұрын

    Happy Anniversary

  • @Dclark905
    @Dclark90525 күн бұрын

    Oh Alisa…we absolutely LOVE AMI!!! We have vacationed there for the last 4 years and will be there again in December. That is a great time to visit!!!

  • @tammiehavens6281
    @tammiehavens628126 күн бұрын

    Happy anniversary guys

  • @user-bx3sw6zi9k
    @user-bx3sw6zi9k26 күн бұрын

    ❤❤❤

  • @maryleathers6334
    @maryleathers633426 күн бұрын

    Love AMI, we’re moving to Venice soon. Next time you’re in the area you should check out Siesta Key, the sand is quartz and never gets hot. We love the sun coast.

  • @girlinatree
    @girlinatree25 күн бұрын

    Congratulations on 27 years!

  • @joyandrandallbiggerstaff4260
    @joyandrandallbiggerstaff426017 күн бұрын

    PERDIDO KEY is a gem.

  • @alej8902
    @alej890225 күн бұрын

    Hi Alisa and Jason! Happy 27th Anniversary! 💞

  • @MsSarabella89
    @MsSarabella8925 күн бұрын

    Oh please be careful with the sand in Florida, as a floridian the sand at the beach is literally hotter than asphalt. I had a friend who got 3rd degree burns from running in the sand. I suggest getting a boogie board. You can throw it down and take a break in the sand. It's awful. I love yalls videos! Don't wanna see yall hurt.

  • @sswan9689

    @sswan9689

    25 күн бұрын

    Ain't that the truth. I went to Siesta Key years ago, and that sand is hot!!

  • @kaykaykat._.7365
    @kaykaykat._.736525 күн бұрын

    Happy 27 years Anniversary !!

  • @kimberlymason8324
    @kimberlymason832425 күн бұрын

    Wheres the pup?

  • @lindalewis1996
    @lindalewis199625 күн бұрын

    HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!❤️

  • @evelynschairer6059
    @evelynschairer605925 күн бұрын

    Happy Anniversary! Where is Pepper? Missing her.

  • @rickcortines2218
    @rickcortines221825 күн бұрын

    I love those beach chairs and umbrella/table! Where’d you find them if you don’t mind me asking?

  • @julieb7882
    @julieb788225 күн бұрын

    When we lived in Pensacola, we would pay to go to the national seashore, so we always had a secluded beach.

  • @JessicaMoore1981
    @JessicaMoore198126 күн бұрын

    Check out ocean city, no or cape may, nj. Take the ferry from Lewes Deleware

  • @wadewave4323
    @wadewave432326 күн бұрын

    dunno if you saw my comment suggesting you go here on the Panama City vlog. My fav is Coquina Beach just before you drive overt to Longboat Key. I have a place in Palmetto just across the Manatee River from Bradenton.

  • @lauriesmith5008
    @lauriesmith500825 күн бұрын

    I love your hat, where did you get it.

  • @josettesacco
    @josettesacco26 күн бұрын

    This is an odd comment....you are wearing different sunglasses! 😂 I notice things like this. Happy Anniversary

  • @bevn362
    @bevn36215 күн бұрын

    🎉Happy 27th Anniversary🎉 🌊☀️🌊

  • @Irish12345
    @Irish1234525 күн бұрын

    Where’s the puppy ?

  • @bettyo5085
    @bettyo508526 күн бұрын

    Where is Pepper???

  • @kayr3503
    @kayr350325 күн бұрын

    Where did you stay?

  • @sandiburnett9557
    @sandiburnett955726 күн бұрын

    We live in Bradenton, would love to meet you guys!!

  • @eileenhenry4517
    @eileenhenry451723 күн бұрын

    Where is pepper 😢??