Anna Maria Island is a superb place to spend some time enjoying the warmer climate away from the snow and rain. Visitors can relax in beautiful houses with own private swimming pools or reserve a beachfront condo overlooking the water. amisland.com

Visitors to South Devon's gorgeous coastline have been busy booking up West Wing Cottage for 2011, so if you would like to spend some time in this gem overlooking the sparkling waters of Torbay then check out the website at www.torquay.uk.com

Recent visitors from Australia and California enjoyed stepping into a vacation property with history going back over the centuries combined with the ultimate in five star beds and bathrooms. Yes, once again our Wheatsheaf Cottage, Meadow Barn and Barley Cottage have been awarded 5 Stars. Guests in the cottages enjoyed a traditional Christmas & New Year with roaring log fires and a picture postcard snowscene - perfect.

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