A Snapshot of Florida: Madeira Beach

The Tampa Area has a lot going for it, including a little place called Madeira Beach. It exists as a Florida stereotype – and that’s meant in the best of ways. Sunny, fun, relaxing…basically everything you’re looking for in your next vacation.

Madeira Beach is a diminutive barrier island that encompasses all things leisurely. Both the Gulf of Mexico and the Intercoastal Waterway provide the means to fish, swim, beach comb and simply gaze across the water – all those calming activities that you’ve been craving. Historic John’s Pass Village is unmissable; it’s the ultimate place for shopping, strolling, snacking and embracing (at least temporarily) a small town, stress-free life. Yes the island is small but it’s packed with everything you might need, including over 100 shops in the village area alone.

Also here where you need them are several quality vacation condos and beach houses perfect for making you feel at home in this otherworldly place. Amenities and convenience are a recipe for success, as you’ll soon see. The boardwalk, the restaurants and the vantage points perfect for watching dolphins jump and pelicans swoop are a few more details worth looking forward to, as are day trips to Redington Beach, Treasure Island and other Central Gulf Coast points of interest.

This is a rich region and it’s beckoning to you, so satisfy your curiosity about this exotic sounding but highly approachable spot as soon as you can tear yourself away from all things responsible, rational and rote. It shouldn’t be too hard.