Holiday planning
Long weekend
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New Year's Weekend Stays in Holmes Beach (Anna Maria Island)
A long weekend is enough to reset when you keep the plan simple.
A heated pool, walkable dining pockets, and a laid-back neighborhood keep holiday trips simple.
Best for
Best for quick resets and long-weekend travelers.
Highlights
- *Quick, easy, and centered on beach time.
- *Private heated pool for off-beach time.
- *Walk to the Gulf without crossing busy roads.
- *Central Holmes Beach base near Pine Avenue and Bridge Street.
- *Dog friendly for well-behaved pups 35 lbs or less.
Timing and open dates
For New Year's Weekend, start watching open dates about 6 to 9 weeks out.
If you can shift arrival by a day or two, a Thursday or Friday check-in can unlock more options.
Sample holiday rhythm
- -Day 1: arrive, settle in, and take a sunset walk on the beach.
- -Day 2: beach morning, pool reset, then dinner around Bridge Street.
- -Day 3: coffee on Pine Avenue, one more swim, easy checkout.
Local tips
Catch sunset on the Gulf, then keep dinner casual on Bridge Street.
Start the morning with a beach walk and a slow breakfast.
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