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At Gulf Coast Vacation Rentals we offer gulf coast rentals the whole family will enjoy. Most of our rental properties are near adventurous places such as Mote Aquarium, Big Cat Habitat and Gulf Coast Sanctuary, and Sarasota Jungle Garden.   Meet the fish and scientists! Visitors of Mote Aquarium have been asking to learn more about the research and marine world being conducted here, so they enhanced their formal and...

It has been recently recognized that the Web.com Tour has a new tournament to present in 2019. The tournament is set to take place at Lakewood National Golf and Country Club. The first tournament, The Suncoast Classic, is set to be played February 11-17 with around 150 players competing for a 550,000 purse. The Suncoast Classic is one of three new tournaments presented by The Web.com tour in the last...

What is travel insurance? Trip Insurance covers your vacation/trip from any unforeseen circumstances that may arise before or during your trip. The All Seasons Travel plan provides awesome coverage at an affordable rate. It also includes a waiver of Pre-existing Medical Condition Exclusion if insurance is purchased within 21 days of the first initial trip payment.   What does the plan cover? The All Seasons plan covers many things including...

Everyone loves vacation but we understand that they can sometimes get a bit pricey. There’s no need to go broke while on vacation. If you’re looking to plan a budget friendly vacation take a look at these top tips to help you save money during the process.   Plan For A Vacation Rental Vs Hotel 1) If you plan on staying at your destination for longer than a night or...

It’s vacation time and you’ve hit the road excited for whats to come. After a long days travel, you check in and head to the vacation rental property only to find the fridge empty. No food or beverages.  I’m sure the last thing that anyone wants to do after traveling is to go grocery shopping.   Grocery Option 1: Well lucky for you, at Gulf Coast Vacation Rentals you don’t have...

It is crazy how far the vacation rental industry has come. 10-15 years ago, most people didn’t even know vacation rentals were an option aside from hotels. Now travelers have the choice of booking on multiple different platforms. But did you know booking a vacation rental on a travel agent site is costing you 10-15% more? It’s true! Most online travel agent sites such as Home Away, Airbnb, and VRBO...

Are you ready to explore the city of Sarasota? We have created the ultimate bucket list full of attractions and activities to do in Sarasota. Get a feel for how the locals live here. We’re sure you will love every minute of our bucket list.   The Ultimate Sarasota Bucket List for Adults   Siesta Key Beach: Of course, you can’t visit Sarasota without visiting the #1 beach in America. This tops...

Ahh winter season in Florida…it is by far the most wonderful time of the year. It doesn’t get much better than 70-degree weather.  Especially for those long days spent at the beach or days spent on the golf course. Whatever the reason may be for visiting, there is always plenty of activities and attractions to plan for when vacationing here. Let’s take a look at some of the top winter...

Whether you live in a hurricane prone area or you are visiting/on vacation when a storm hits, it’s always safe to be prepared then suffer the consequences if not. In light of Hurricane Irma we urge guests and homeowners to be prepared if leaving your rental home/ home is not an option. We wanted to share a few great tips and things to remember in case the Bradenton-Sarasota area suffers...

We have some new local favorites that people can’t get enough of. These three restaurants are a new edition to the Bradenton and Sarasota area having opened this summer or soon to be opening in the fall. So far, all three restaurants have had great reviews and anticipations, but we’ll let you be the judge of that.   Viento Kitchen and Bar: Located on Longboat Key, this restaurant features beautiful...