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Here's what you need to know to plan a trip to Longboat Key, including the best hotels, things to do, and more.

Then there's the real estate, boasting 800 feet of beach along the Gulf of Mexico ... recognizes about 350 Five Star hotels in the world, Florida's west coast currently doesn't have any and ...

Plus, many Gulf Coast shorelines ... friendly hotels, such as the Bayfront Inn 5th Ave. (Getty Images)| A budget-friendly vacation spot just outside Corpus Christi, Mustang Island boasts 18 ...

The 12 separate units of this park protect a series of barrier islands off of the Gulf Coast and offer a little bit of everything ... side and explore several impressive brick forts on the Florida ...

Best tourist destination: Key West, Florida Underrated hidden gem: Daufuskie Island ... and abundant vacation home rentals. The aquamarine waters and soft sands of the U.S. Gulf Coast are legendary.

Several United States vacation ... a barrier island along Florida’s central west coast, spans both Manatee and Sarasota counties. Nestled between Sarasota Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, it lies ...