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Are you in need of a summer getaway? As the weather warms up, it’s the perfect time to start planning

your next coastal vacation! Whether you’re looking for a relaxing weekend retreat or an extended escape, get ready to

soak in the sun with these favorite destinations!

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YOU CAN TAKE NOW!

BUNGALOW BEACH RESORTDirectly on the beach and reminiscent of a bygone era, theBungalow Beach Resort has much to offer those seeking AnnaMaria Island's Premier Gulf Front Resort accommodations.Enjoy the aqua blue surf and refreshing tropical breezes. 800-779-3601 www.BungalowBeach.com

SANDBAR, BEACHHOUSE & MAR VISTADuring your stay on Anna Maria Island visit our award winning waterfront restaurants. Enjoy fresh seafood and breathtakingviews. The perfect spots to spend your time in paradise.

941-778-1696www.GrouperSandwich.com

FLORIDA VACATION CONNECTION Vacation rentals on Longboat Key – homes, beachfront resortsand Gulf or bayfront condominiums. Let us connect you to theideal vacation property!

877-702-9982 www.FLVacationConnection.com

SILVER RESORTSLive on Island Time! Two resorts that offer something foreveryone. BridgeWalk – large, beautiful Key West style accommodations. Silver Surf Gulf Beach Resort – quaint accommodations with private beach.866-779-2545 BridgeWalk 800-441-7873 Silver Surfwww.SilverResorts.com

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FRAN MAXON REAL ESTATE Helping families secure Vacation Rentals on Anna Maria Island since 1970. Offering private homes, condos and cottages. We have something for everyone!

800-306-9666www.FranMaxonRealEstate.com

A PARADISE VACATION RENTALS Enjoy family vacations and reunions or romantic getaways with small beach town ambience. A Paradise Vacation Rentalsoffer over 200 beach and bay front condos, cottages and island homes. 800-237-2252 www.AParadiseRentals.com

BRIDGE STREET MERCHANTSShop, Dine and Play LOCAL from Beach to Bay on BridgeStreet on the south end of Anna Maria Island. Sunday MarketNov-May.

941-778-8705www.BridgeStreetMerchants.com

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1Anna Maria Island & Long-boat Key—Florida’s Gulf

Islands Anna Maria Island is a throwback to Old Florida and a time when people and things moved slower, and life was enjoyed. Longboat Key is Anna Maria’s sophisticated cousin, a barrier island with a high fashion shopping center anchoring its sugar white stretches of beach.––––––––––––––––––––––––––

2Beaches of South WaltonLocated on the Northwest

Florida Gulf Coast, Beaches of South Walton’s unique collection of 15 charming communities are as different as the grains of sugar-white sand on the beach. Each town has its own ambi-ance, from upscale Caribbean to “old Florida beach” with shopping, restaurants, accom-modations and activities to match. With such a wide variety of styles, you can create an adventure for getting away with friends, a significant other or the entire family. Discover your new beach. 800-822-6877. beachesofsouthwalton.com––––––––––––––––––––––––––

3Garrett Realty Services, Inc. Rent & Relax in Beautiful

Seagrove Beach and enjoy a wonderful Florida Beach Vaca-tion along Scenic-30a between famous Seaside and Rosemary Beach. 800-537-5387. garrettrealty.com

4The Hawaiian Islands Witnessing a volcanic erup-

tion is an astonishing experi-ence from any distance. But here on a charter boat off the coast of Hawai‘i, the Big Island, you can actually feel the heat from waterfalls of molten lava as they melt into the sea. Kı̄lauea is in a near-constant state of activity, reshaping the Island and providing perfect moments for our own renewal as well.800-GoHawaii. gohawaii.com/volcano––––––––––––––––––––––––––

5Longboat Key Club & Re-sort It’s All Here at Longboat

Key Club & Resort. Enjoy Per-fect Mid-Week Getaway Rates from $179 at Florida’s favorite Four-Diamond beachfront resort with challenging golf, award-winning tennis, an indulgent spa, distinctive restaurants and luxurious suites. 888-250-4887. longboatkeyclub.com––––––––––––––––––––––––––

6Newport, Rhode IslandIt’s the perfect time to visit

the City-by-the-Sea! Enjoy our world-famous mansions, sunset sails, coastal wineries, outdoor boutique shopping and water-front dining. Check out our excit-ing calendar of events online! 800-976-5122. gonewport.com––––––––––––––––––––––––––

7North Carolina’s Crystal Coast Enjoy an escape

miles away from the ordinary but closer than you could have imagined. Along North Carolina’s Crystal Coast, beaches, nature and history all wait for you to discover. This unspoiled stretch of coastal beauty is home to world-class fishing, the Cape

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Atlantic Beach Emerald Isle Beaufort Morehead City Cape Lookout

Since the days of Spanish explorers, the Shackleford horses have run wild and carefree – and you can too. Here, you’ll find timeless beauty, rich history and warm, coastal charm. Call 800-786-6962 or visit crystalcoastnc.org.

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Lookout National Seashore, the historic water-front town of Beaufort and much more. Leave life as you know it behind and find a new definition of escape on The Crystal Coast. Free Visitor Guide. 800-786-6962. crystalcoastnc.org––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

8Outrigger Condominium CollectionExperience the Outrigger Condominium Col-

lection on Maui, presenting unique choices in La-haina, Kaanapali, Kahana, Napili and Wailea. From cozy studios to spacious two-bedrooms, these condominiums are perfect for romantic getaways and family vacations. Plus, all of our condomini-ums extend complimentary Island Explorer Kits to children ages 5 through 10, including an activity book, binoculars, sunglasses and pen. Book our Free Grocery Package this year and receive between $50 to $150 worth of free groceries for your five-night minimum stay. Studios receive a $50 gift card, one-bedrooms receive $100 and two-bedroom condos will score $150 in free groceries! 800-688-7444. outrigger.com ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

9Palmetto Bluff Palmetto Bluff is an extraordi-nary coastal community in the Lowcountry of

South Carolina boasting 32 miles of waterfront, a 20,000-acre maritime forest, a charming village, and an elegant inn and spa, managed by Auberge Resorts, and named the #1 Best Resort in the US and Canada by the readers of Travel +Leisure. palmettobluff.com––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

10Port Aransas, Texas & Mustang IslandEnjoy great fishing, fantastic dining, coastal

shopping, birding & relaxing on Mustang Island! For beach weather year ‘round, Stay & Play in Port A. It’s Texas ~ Island Style! 800-45-COAST. portaransas.org––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

11South County Rhode Island Renew your spirit and soothe your soul exploring our

100 miles of beautiful coastline and historic vil-lages. Kayak down a winding river, body surf the beaches or hike to places of undisturbed beauty, and much more. 800-548-4662. southcountyri.com

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FLORIDA

Why do people love our Four-Diamond Florida beachfront resort? Maybe it’s our white-sand beach or our luxurious suites. Maybe it’s our championship golf, our

USTA award-winning Tennis Gardens, our indulgent Island House Spa or our six superb restaurants.

Whatever it is, it’s all here. And it’s all yours.

Southwest Florida’s Gulf Coast

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