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.
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.
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 🤗
We haven’t been hidden or a secret for a long time. Lots of tourist focused changes in the last 20yrs. We used to be old Florida, a quiet beach community. Now we are a sea of new McMansion rentals and what tourist think is old Florida. It’s beautiful. It’s just much…different now.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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!🎉🍺🍹
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 ?
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.
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.
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.
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!!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
I live in Bradenton and feel blessed to have access to great beaches
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.
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 ❤
I live on AMI. Best beach I've been to in continental U.S.
We love the beaches around Sarasota and Bradenton. Longboat key, Siesta key, and Lido key also have amazing beaches.
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!
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.
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.
Beautiful place, I love going there.
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 🤗
We love Anna Maria. Another good beach down there is Siesta key!!
I watched these guys do their London tour and fell in love with them, guys your beautiful people, keep true and enjoy life 😊
I live in tampa so hot now 101° love anna maria island so nice!
We haven’t been hidden or a secret for a long time. Lots of tourist focused changes in the last 20yrs. We used to be old Florida, a quiet beach community. Now we are a sea of new McMansion rentals and what tourist think is old Florida. It’s beautiful. It’s just much…different now.
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.
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!
We stay in AMI near that church every year. Favorite beach!
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.
Congratulations on your 27th anniversary ❤. I love watching your videos and especially trips to the Gulf of Mexico. My favorite place to visit.
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!
Happy anniversary 🎉 to Jason. And Alisa, enjoy your anniversary day ❤❤❤❤😂😂
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!🎉🍺🍹
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 ?
Happy anniversary!! Where is Pepper? I haven't seen him lately
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, BELATED. 🎉👩❤️👨
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.
Happy Anniversary to you both! May you have many more years! Water is beautiful! Enjoy your time together!
RV parks in that area are nice! we Love this travel portion of your channel and look forward to the videos.
Happy Anniversary to a beautiful couple! ❤❤
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.
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!
Happy Anniversary you two! You’re truly blessed and lovely people!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
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.
Love Anna Maria Island. I haven't been there in years. Would love to return some day.
Anna Marie is about 1 hour from my home. I love it.
Happy Anniversary beautiful couple love y’all Enjoy 👏🏼🙌👍🏼🙏🏼🌹🎊🎉🎈🎁🎂🎼🕺🏼💃🏽💫⭐️🏝️⛱️🏖️❤️💙😎🥰🥂
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!!
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!
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.
Lots of free parking at Coquina Beach whish is as pretty! Just a couple of miles south...
Beautiful area we only been to longboat key and englewood beach west coast but you guys are so cute Happy Anniversary treasure the moments
Where was the Anniversary meal? Looks incredible!
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.
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.
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.
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!! Love you guys. Cheers from Oceanside Ca.
Love your videos thanks for sharing
Happy Anniversary! Thanks for sharing!
Happy Anniversary. That looked Ike a fun place to be.
Happy Anniversary 🎉 We were staying at ButtonWood RV Resort too! Saw y’all but didn’t want to interrupt your trip 😊
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!
Happy Anniversary to a great couple!🩷
We loved our trip to Hilton Head and will be making a trip back soon.
Hilton Head ? Far from Anna Maria LOL !
Happy Anniversary! Where is Pepper? Missing her.
It’s helpful video. Is there beach chairs rental at Anna Maria Island? Also is there shower or changing area there? Thank you!
You all should try Lauderdale By The Sea, a cute little beach town north of Ft. Lauderdale! Happy Anniversary ❤
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!
Stop at Surfside Beach just south of myrtle Beach SC it's nice
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.
Happy Anniversary!!🎉🍾🥂
Congratulations on your anniversary from David and Laura in South Carolina
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.
Happy Anniversary 🎉
Happy Anniversary you two love birds
Happy Anniversary❤ Hope your trip is amazing!
Hi Alisa and Jason!
Happy 27th Anniversary! 💞
Congratulations on 27 years!
Happy anniversary!
When you said Panama City was the best beach I wondered if you had ever been to Anna Maria.
Happy Anniversary you two!!!!💞🥂😘
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.
That looked awesome!
I love those beach chairs and umbrella/table! Where’d you find them if you don’t mind me asking?
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.
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.
You’d be shocked at the changes here
PERDIDO KEY is a gem.
Happy 27 years Anniversary !!
Florida has tons of pros, short trip down to get on cruises too!
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!! My hubby and I just celebrated our 45th on June 2. Love your videos!❤❤
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!!!
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!❤️
Looks great 👍🏿
Great video ❤❤❤❤
Happy Anniversary to you both!
Check out ocean city, no or cape may, nj. Take the ferry from Lewes Deleware
Happy Anniversary!! ❤❤
When we lived in Pensacola, we would pay to go to the national seashore, so we always had a secluded beach.
Happy Anniversary
Happy Anniversary! :)
Awesome video Superb
I love your hat, where did you get it.
Happy anniversary! :)
Happy Anniversary 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Happy Anniversary to the both of you ♥
This is an odd comment....you are wearing different sunglasses! 😂 I notice things like this. Happy Anniversary
Happy anniversary guys
Happy 27th Anniversary!!🎉🎉🎉
Happy anniversary ❤
Wheres the pup?
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Where’s the puppy ?