Anna Maria Beach


Clearwater Marine


Aquarium Siesta Key


raccoons, bobcats and alligators. Old Town Sanibel features shops, restaurants and the historic Sanibel Lighthouse, plus the Historical Village and Museum, with guided tours and plenty of pirate folklore. Book it: Travel 2 offers seven nights in a one-bed apartment at the four- star Sanibel Moorings, from £1,129 including car hire and return flights to Fort Myers from London between August 17 and October 28. travel2.com


Anna Maria Beach takes the


title for “it doesn’t get any more secluded than this”. Located on tiny Anna Maria Island near Bradenton, this wide expanse of natural beachfront has no facilities, and that’s part of its charm. It’s easy to get lost in the ‘private island’ feel, with nothing beyond a leisurely swim, a lazy stroll or a good book to distract beachgoers. A wander along the sand rewards visitors with a cool


drink or a meal at the Sandbar Restaurant, the only sign of civilisation and a perfect venue for celebrating the sunset. Book it: Thomson Tailormade offers seven nights in a villa in Bradenton from £1,010 based on two sharing, including return flights from Gatwick to Orlando with BA on September 14. thomsonworldwide.com Or try: Fort De Soto’s North Beach, where dolphins and


stingrays may be the only company all day.


l BEST FOR FAMILIES Clearwater Beach, lapped by the warm Gulf of Mexico waters, is an ideal family choice, with gentle waves that are especially appreciated by parents with young children. The beach is wide and clean, with full toilet facilities and outdoor showers, and a vast array of shopping and dining just


42 • travelweekly.co.uk — 30 April 2015


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