Beaches
Things to do on Sanibel, Florida
Frequently featured in the Top 10 Most Beautiful Beaches in the USA, Sanibel Island is a tiny barrier island reached by a causeway from Fort Myers, Florida. This laid-back island is 12 miles... Read more
Things to Do in Fort Myers Florida
Located on the banks of the Caloosahatchee River, the city of Fort Myers is one of Florida’s top tourist destinations. One of the main attractions is beautiful Fort Myers Beach on a long... Read more
Sanibel’s Popular Lighthouse Beach and Fishing Pier
By: Gillian Birch Most people cross the causeway to Sanibel Island and then turn right down Periwinkle Way heading for the popular beaches, Ding Darling Wildlife Refuge, Shell Museum and shops. However, turning left... Read more
Beach Safety Tips
Don’t Swim Against a Rip Current If a rip current is pulling you out to sea, swimming against it will only make you tired. Instead, swim out of the current parallel to shore.... Read more
Lovers Key State Park and Beaches
Drive south along Estero Blvd past Fort Myers Beach, leaving the busy shops and ice-cream shops behind, to reach the quiet sands at Lovers Key State Park. The entrance to this beautiful state... Read more
Sanibel Island – Top Shelling Destination in the USA
Visitors to Sanibel Island are constantly surprised by the exceptional quantity and variety of seashells that wash up daily on Sanibel’s sandy coastline. This is due to the island jutting out into the... Read more
Florida Sunshine Survival Tips
There’s a reason why Florida is known as the “Sunshine State”. This subtropical state has year-round sunshine making it gorgeous for a vacation, but it can catch visitors unawares if they are not... Read more
How to Avoid Being Stung by a Stingray
Stingrays frequently can be found in the warm shallow waters of the Gulf of Mexico during the months of May through October. They come close to shore in search of food and bury... Read more
