Have an Endless Summer With Off-Season Rates
There is no denying this summer is undeniably the busiest we have seen in the area. Families have been stuck inside during the pandemic all winter and what better way to stretch your legs than on a beach! For those who are still leary about traveling during a busy time, we cannot recommend visiting in […]
Summer Travel Outlook
Fueled by Covid vaccines and people yearning to break free from a long winter at home, the summer travel season is already booming with unprecedented inquires for vacation rentals on Longboat Key and Lido Key. While many will be vaccinated by summer, there is still uncertainty surrounding Covid-19 and family travel. That being said, Longboat […]
Planning A Vacation Makes You Happier
It’s been a very long year for most of us. Social, school and family activities have been cancelled, many businesses are still closed or have limited hours, and we have all had to make changes to our everyday life. To say its been stressful is an understatement! A new poll conducted by the Institute for […]
Florida Realtors Look To Vacation Rentals
Florida’s housing market is booming as homebuyers flock from heavily populated cities in the north, taking advantage of the ability to do their jobs remotely. While it’s sellers who have the advantage right now — demand is high but supply is limited — there are opportunities for buyers to benefit, but as the saying goes, […]
Restoring Traveler Confidence
“What’s it like down there?” Other than beautiful, Longboat Key is safe… and our vacation rentals clean. We know travelers want to know more, especially as we approach winter, and our guests are still on the fence about cancelling existing bookings or making a new booking. We’ve mentioned in other blog posts that we are […]
Office With A View – Work From A Vacation Rental This Fall
Let’s face it, Covid-19 hit us all like a ton of bricks. We were forced to lock down for months and life as we know it was cancelled. While it’s been an uphill battle, the country is opening up again, and locally, here in Florida, our vacation rental bans have been lifted. Moving ahead with […]
COVID-19 Looking Ahead To Booking Trends
Florida Vacation Connection is coming out of a surprisingly busy summer season and starting to prepare for our winter guests. We spoke with Meghan, our Operations Manager, who sheds some light on current booking trends and what she thinks the upcoming winter season will look like in terms of occupancy. FVC: Short-term vacation rentals have […]
Beachplace – The Perfect Place!
Welcome To Beachplace Whether a seasonal Snowbird, or a family seeking a summer getaway, Beachplace Condominiums are a favorite among repeat guests looking for a beachfront oasis on Longboat Key! Beachplace, located directly on the Gulf of Mexico, is one of many properties built in the late 1970’s and early 1980’s that helped mold the […]
The Most Romantic Restaurants in Sarasota and Her Islands
While the Sarasota area in general enjoys a robust culinary scene, you don’t have to go far from Longboat Key to have a distinctive meal in a romantic setting. In fact, it’s often the opposite case, with city dwellers crossing the bridge to partake in the Key’s dreamy restaurants, which are often poised on the […]
