A spot of good Christmas news for rentals agents, hoteliers and anyone connected with the vacation business on Anna Maria Island (that's pretty much everyone then) came with the publication of an article extolling the virtues of our wonderful island paradise.
According to a report in the Islander Newspaper, USA Today writer Kitty Bean Yancey's piece has had an immediate effect on inquiries to the Chamber of Commerce from interested vacationers.
The report reads:
A travel story in the Dec. 11 issue of USA Today about vacationing on Anna Maria Island spawned a frenzy of telephone calls and e-mails to the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce from people looking for accommodation information.
Writer Kitty Bean Yancey’s story described the “Old Florida feel of Anna Maria Island,” particularly the Cedar Cove resort, where the writer stayed a few weeks ago.
Yancey wrote about quiet scenery, no crowds, no chain motels or hotels, no high-rise condos and the “unassuming Old Florida” style of the Island.
Since the article appeared, readers saying they want a vacation far from the bright lights of South Beach, Panama City or Fort Lauderdale have been burning up the telephone lines to the chamber.
“We were swamped after the article appeared,” said chamber president Mary Ann Brockman.
“We had hundreds of telephone calls in one day and close to a thousand e-mails.”
Looks like our little secret is out! Have a great Christmas everyone, see you all soon on Anna Maria. And if you really want to stay in the best the island has to offer, visit annamaria.com
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