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Babies and Toddlers Anna Maria Vacation!

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Excited for your child's first beach vacation?   Here at Fun And More Rentals we have everything to make this trip with the kids fun and easy.  For baby we have bouncers, car seats, potty chairs, bath tubs, walkers, Single and double joggers. Three different style cribs. Standard crib and Portable cribs both come with sheets and bumpers, also Pack N Plays comes with sheets as well.  Baby monitors and high-chairs, and the most important thing TOYS!! We have indoor and beach toys for children of all ages. For the toddlers we have a variety of things we have toddler beds that come with sheets, bed rails, Booster seats for the car and meal time boosters . Not to mention our safety items, Play yards and baby gates. Ready to go biking with the family ?? Our bikes for children come in a multiple styles.  For the smaller children there are  buddy seat bikes, and pull behind trailers.  For the older kids there are bikes with or without training wheels, and c...

Snorkeling on Anna Maria Island

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There are many places to go snorkeling on the island while your here on vacation.  There are submerged historic items and plenty of fish to see and sea shells to find! Right off of Bradenton Beach around 7th street is the Regina Sugar barge.  Its was carrying molasses when it sunk during a storm in 1940.  Its located about 150 feet off the beach. It about 20 feet down, and over 200 feet long. This area is marked off by buoys. Grab a Kayak and head out to the historic Egmont Key Island!  Its about 3 miles away from the Anna Maria Island City Pier.  Ruins of Fort Dade from the Spanish American War are submerged right off the shore of the island.  Plus the island contains brick roads and a 137 year old light house.  There are grassy parts that contain fish and other sea life right off the shore. If your looking to snorkel to see fish great place is off of 30th street about 100 feet out. Also by the 3 piers in Bradenton beach you can swim under ...

Anna Maria Island Sea Turtles

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When you're walking on the beach and you see a spot marked off with stakes and twine, those are sea turtle nests! Yes, the same ones that date back to the dinosaur days. Nesting season here on Anna Maria Island is from May to October. As of September 7 th 2014 there were 257 nests, 284 false crawls, 178 hatched nests. 15,913 turtles sent to the Gulf of Mexico, according to AMITW. Female turtles lay around nine clutches (nests) in season. Which varies from 75 to 200 eggs. Incubation last about 45 to 75 days. Sea turtles mainly hatch at night. These little guys can grow to be up to 5 feet long and weight between 240- 420 pounds! They can live to be over 80 years old. They are on the United States Endangered Species List. To Keep The sea turtles safe please don’t leave anything on the beach at night. Remember to take all your beach rental equipment back your vacation rental or home at night. They pose as obstacles and make it hard for the hatchlings to get to the wa...

It's Almost the Weekend Time for Some Anna Maria Island Beach Rentals

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It may only be Thursday, but we all know the weekend is just around the corner! And what better way to celebrate the end of a long work week with a trip to your favorite Anna Maria Island beach. Splash around in the water with your loved ones while on an Anna Maria Island Stand-up Paddleboard Rental . They are a great way to get a FUN workout in. If you are interested in finding out the ins and outs of this small 7 1/2 mile island, check out some Anna Maria Island Beach Cruiser Bike Rentals . Beach cruiser bikes are the most common means of transportation on Anna Maria Island. Landing a perfect parking spot at the beach is no concern to you as you glide past the parking lot on your beach cruiser. If you are flying in from out of state, there is no need to think about the extra baggage fees for your chairs and umbrellas . Fun and More Rentals has a much better option for your trip. With free delivery and pick-up just a phone call away you can set up a beach rental with ease. ...

Shopping While Staying on Anna Maria Island for Your Beach Vacation!

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Bring Home a Piece of Anna Maria Island to Remember Your Island Beach Vacation.  Shop Local and See What Anna Maria Island Shopping Has to Offer! Although we may not have many of the bigger chains out here on Anna Maria Island, we do have the best local stores to bring Anna Maria home with you. From seashells to sandals, the variety of options for your vacation mementos is endless.  Spend some family time leisurely strolling around Bridge Street or even explore some of the stores located along Palm Ave & Pine Ave. Hop off your bike or park your golf cart at any of these local stores and find something for the friends and family who couldn't make it down for this vacation. Forgot something at home? Don't fret, we have everything you may possibly need here on Anna Maria Island. From groceries to clothing and from  beach supplies to water sports equipment , we can provide the items that you just realized you forgot. Listed below are some ...

Anna Maria Island Bikes and Golf Carts

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Looking for a great location to spend some quality time with friends and/or family? Anna Maria Island just may be the spot for you. A 7 1/2 mile stretch of island variety and local attractions, Anna Maria can be a great place to rent and stay for a vacation. Whether you are coming down with the family or looking for a getaway with friends, this island has a whole lot to offer! It may be a bit different, a bit slower, but the pace allows for some great experiences especially if you are looking to relax. Save the gas in your rental car and start the day off with a leisurely bike ride around the island. This is probably the best way to experience all the little nuances that make up this beautiful island. Bike rentals  are just a phone call away! If you are not much for biking, another great way to get around the island is by electric golf cart  . These vehicles are common place in Florida and especially on Anna Maria Island. They're great for running out to gr...

Travelling to Anna Maria with Young Children Can Be Easy

Whether you’re off to Grandma’s beach house or staying in a hotel, vacation home or villa on Anna Maria Island; packing can prove to be rather challenging. Add in a kid or two and your blood pressure is sure to go up. Don’t pack enough toys or things to keep them busy and you might spend a day pulling your hair out because the children have decided to run circles around you. Pack everything and you won’t be able to lift your bags not to mention the fact that luggage fees for a family can add up fast. Either way, these additional fees can be outrageous especially when many airlines these days charge you for your first checked bag. A family of four with just one checked bag each could end up costing you an additional $100 or more for a round trip flight. Now think about what happens when infants or toddlers are a part of the equation. The list of things you need to bring just about doubles. Luckily, some basic tips can lighten the load as well as the stress level. Traveling ...