I send as many people there as I can. That’s because I figure any beach bunny who visits Sanibel and Captiva Islands is going to be twirling her beach towel in joy. The islands are beautiful, with tangles of Mangrove trees along the roads and a whopping 15 miles of beaches. They boast an abundance…
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A sunset blaze of orange, yellow and crimson glistens in an undulating pattern on the Gulf. Your only companions on the beaches of Fort Myers and Sanibel are pelicans that splash down for dinner and sandpipers scurrying along the water’s edge. Isolated from the rigors of “real” life, you’ll lose…
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By Lauren Tjaden The National Weather Service tweeted that today there’s a 115 degree temperature difference between Key West, Fla., and Great Falls, Minn. This goes a long way toward explaining why so many folks migrate to the Sunshine State in winter. The question is which is the best beach town…
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By Lauren Tjaden Listening to the soothing melody of the surf, watching the sunset paint the waves pink and orange, or reconnecting with loved ones - these are all treasures a beach trip can provide. But some Florida getaways offer bounty in other forms. Check out what you can hunt for on these…
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By Jeanette Scott Sanibel is a small island off the west coast of Florida best known for its beautiful beaches, amazing shelling and laid-back lifestyle. You won’t want to miss another treasure on this island though – the Sanibel shopping! You simply can’t leave Sanibel without a memento from…
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By Ann Marie O'Phelan Outdoor pursuits center around sand, shells and stunning scenery on Sanibel Island. This article is brought to you by Sanibel Moorings Concominium Resort. "What a beautiful hibiscus!" my cousin Mary said as she pointed to the flowering pink plant right outside our room…
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By Lauren Tjaden I love nature. I love the beach. I love destinations that aren’t cookie-cutter, that surprise me and enchant me. Which explains why I adore Sanibel and Captiva Islands. The sister barrier Islands are beautiful, with tangles of mangroves hugging the roads and a whopping 15 miles…
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By Lauren Tjaden You should know about Sanibel Island. It doesn’t have chain restaurants, traffic lights or high rises, and almost every road is fringed by a bike trail. Sanibel’s beaches tend not to have the very white sand typical of much of the Gulf. The Island is famous for shelling, and…
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An ineffable passion for tarpon and tarpon fishing has long driven anglers to lengths that the uninitiated might consider a bit deranged. Most hardcore tarpon anglers – and there are plenty of them throughout the world – will spend their last dollar sleeping outside in a swamp in pursuit of the…
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Fort Myers and Sanibel have several parks where you can see manatees, dolphins, roseate spoonbills and other wildlife. A solitary bald eagle peers down at us from his perch as we bicycle down the sandy path along towering palms, seagrapes and wildflowers. He waits until we meet our guide – then…
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