Im not sure which area to go on vacation and was wondering if anyone has been to both and which one is better and tell me a little about them. Will be coming down in Nov. I have a 6 and 8 year old and we love riding bikes!!! Thanks ... more

... Island for the passed 3 years and absolutely love it. We stay on Bradenton Beach at the Queens Gate which is walking distance to beach and restaurants. The Island is only 7 miles and I know people do ride bikes and there is a bike rental place nearby. Have fun ... more

... We are looking for a vacation rental that ... ... things to do; however this week I met gentlemen from Orlando who said I should check out Siesta Key as it is his favorite beach to go to. What do you all think?? Suggestions for Condo/Home rentals on the beach please ... more

... more relaxed and peaceful. Oceanfront rentals in TI are maybe less expensive than on Siesta Key. Check the rental sites vrbo.com, homeaway.com, vacationrentals.com for condos/homes to rent. Other beaches on the Gulf Coast worth considering are Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key, both are pretty close ... more

dserrone, check the vacation rental sites such www.vrbo.com www.homeaway.com www.vacationrentals.com. A few units in Mansions on the Sea are listed, many more for Land's End. This will bring you into contact with the individual owners and from there you can negotiate. All these ... more

... specials. In August, during school vacation, they may up again, to descend again for the fall andf early winter. Many owners in Land's End list directly, I do not know that about the Mansions, there are fewer rental units on the market and their regular prices are much higher ... more

According to Capalbo, a local vacation rental company handling some units, the pool is heated by "Mr. Sun". That should do it from June to September, but I'm doubtful about the other months of the year. ... more