When vacationing on Sanibel or Captiva you expect things to be special. And so do the people who live and work on these lovely islands. They do their best to see that the things you experience on Sanibel are better than just good — they must be great. That is certainly true for your dining experiences. There is a wide ... Read More »
A Little Bit of Fort Myers History Fort Myers is the gateway to Southwest Florida and the Everglades. It has a long history that goes back to the Indians and the cowboys and evolved into a winter vacation get-away that became the thriving community it is today. Much of the history is found in the early real estate that has ... Read More »
What you can do is have some fun. After all, you’re on vacation! Some say that the best thing to do is to hold hands with that special person and take a walk on the beach – let the gentle rain make you laugh and feel good about doing something nutty together. It’s wet but very nice. On the dry ... Read More »
In a report by the National Council for Home Safety and Security, Sanibel is the 7th safest city in the state. With a 6% fall in crime in 2016, the city experienced the lowest crime record in the past 13 years! There were no violent crimes reported last year, with “property” crimes, such as burglary and thefts, making up the ... Read More »
Vacationing on Sanibel can be a boatful of fun. The waters surrounding the islands provide easy boat access to many interesting and fun things. There are cruises that focus on dolphins and wildlife, beaches and shelling, local islands of historical interest, sunsets and other natural phenomenon. All cruises are led by a naturalist who helps you understand the workings of ... Read More »
The Everglades is the largest sub-tropical wilderness in the United States – 1.5 million acres of wetlands with hundreds of species of birds and fish, many species of mammals and reptiles and a number of endangered species such as the Leatherback Turtle, Florida Panther and the West Indian Manatee. This is the primitive world of your ancestors that you can ... Read More »
Summer is the Best Time of the Year to See Manatees Manatee Park is a 17 acre county park in Fort Myers that is a warm water refuge for manatee – that gentle, friendly sea-cow that swims in the waters of Florida. They swim in the open waters until winter, when the water temperature gets too cold for them, and ... Read More »
Planning a vacation with your family can be an exciting time, but it might also be a stressful one. After you’ve found the perfect place to stay from our wide range of Sanibel vacation rentals, you then have to find things for your family to do. However, it can be challenging to find activities that the kids will enjoy that ... Read More »
Looking for somewhere unique and exciting to spend your next vacation? You’re probably already thinking about soaking up the sun and surf in Florida. But most people want to visit crowded destinations like Miami, Panama City Beach, or Tampa. Why not come somewhere that’s going to give you smaller crowds to contend with while still offering plenty to see and ... Read More »
The art world on the islands is a thriving and boisterous collection of artists and artists. Their works reflect a variety of disciplines – from painting to pottery to sculpture, photography, basket weaving, and jewelry. As vibrant and unique as the islands themselves, our local art community provides a healthy business for the area and plenty of attractions for guests ... Read More »
