You'll be glad you chose to stay in one of West, Florida’s intimate bed and breakfast’s or beautiful home rentals instead of a cramped hotel room. After all, you’ve worked hard for your vacation; shouldn’t you be comfortable and happy where you stay?

Longboat Key is a pristine, narrow island stretching 10 miles. With the Bay of Sarasota in our "backyard" and the Gulf of Mexico just across the street, you'll get the advantage of both waters, as well as incredible sunrises and sunsets. Fish from the shores of Anna Maria Island or travel to Tarpon Springs to checkout the local Greek culture and learn all about the Greek sponge divers. Venture to Treasure Island for some souvenir shopping and fine dining on the Gulf of Mexico. Travel to Crystal River, dubbed Florida's Nature Coast , where man and manatee play.

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is the ultimate family adventure park offering a wide range of attractions that encourage guests to delve into the African Continent. Learn why Busch Gardens was recently rated the most popular theme park in Florida among residents of the Tampa Bay area.

If you love water, you have to visit Weeki Wachee Springs in Weeki Wachee. Come watch “The Mermaid Theater”, where audiences are seated 16 feet below the surface of this natural artesian spring. The world famous live mermaids will various stunts and musical numbers underwater. The "Misunderstood Creatures" show gives visitors a chance to learn more about the various exotic creatures that not only inhabit Florida, but from all over the world. Get soaking wet at Buccaneer Bay Water Park, the only spring fed water park in the state of Florida where visitors enjoy the constant 72 degree, 99% pure spring water. Relax and soak up the sun on the white sandy beach, while the kids zoom down Pirates Plunge water flume. On the Wilderness River Boat Cruise, you’ll see Florida the way it was meant to be seen. Journey down the pristine waters of the Weeki Wachee River, where every boat ride provides the opportunity to see Florida wildlife in its natural setting.