3-day/2-night stay at the Tortuga Inn Beach Resort in a deluxe luxury
garden apartment. Refresh and renew at Acqua Aveda Salon and Spa, includes
two services of your choice from the Fresh Season Spa menu at Acqua:
Island Splash Manicure and Pedicure (manicure pedicure combined = 1
service), Gulf Island Blue Facial. Coastal Fusion Stone Massage or Beach
Baby Body treatment. Package price $670, for double occupancy, does
not include tax or gratuity. Click Here or call for more
information, 941-778-6611.
A Quaint-Essential Old Florida Experience
3 night stay at Cannon's By The Sea Cottages and Marina in a one-bedroom cottage. Included, a boat rental for the day to explore the calm waters of the back bay and inland waters accompanied with a gourmet picnic basket from Harry’s Continental Kitchen. End each day with dinner for two at Euphemia Haye – enjoy two prix-fixe dinners in the Haye Loft one night and dinner for two in the main dining room another night. For more information, dates and pricing, call 941-383-1311.
International Taste Trip at Lakewood Ranch
Two night stay at Holiday Inn Lakewood Ranch including one complimentary breakfast at the Alamo Restaurant. Fill your days exploring the fanciful shops and dining of Lakewood Ranch, where you will find a plethora of dining options from around the world: a Scottish tavern at MacAllisters, Bistrot a true Parisian eatery, Astoria Fine Russian Cuisine, Saijo Sushi and much more. For more information, dates and pricing, call 941-782-4400.
Romantically Delicious B&B
3 Day/2 night stay at a The Londoner, a Victorian inn, a chef-prepared gourmet breakfast daily, afternoon tea, a romantic dinner for two at Mattison’s Riverside Restaurant. Finished with a Segway tour of downtown Bradenton, including tickets to the South Florida Museum, home of Snooty, the oldest living Manatee. For more information and booking, call 941-795-4657.
Begin your true foodie experience on Florida’s Gulf Islands by viewing video samplings of local cooking demonstrations by renowned chefs, visitors first hand experiences, in the news and much more. Its time to engage the senses in all the area has to offer.
In the news
| BRADENTON - Chef Raymond Arpke has been cooking for Suncoast visitors and residents for more than 28 years. He and his wife own Euphemia Haye restaurant on Longboat Key. And once again, it's getting to be that time of year when the restaurant business starts to slow down. "The weekends are always busy, but you know what, sometimes you can shoot a cannon down the street, in the middle of the summer, say on a Wednesday at 7:00, and not hurt a soul," says Arpke. |
| A live cooking demonstration, featuring Chef Paul Mattison can be seen on the Noon news every Thursday afternoon on ABC's Channel 7. Tune in as Chef Paul Mattison shares with you how to prepare a different meal each week on this live cooking segment What's For Dinner. |  |
The Gulf Islands Blue is the signature, official cocktail of Florida’s Gulf Islands. Watch how your refreshing libation is made! |
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