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Beach Packing List. Use this handy list to take the stress out of vacation packing and hit the beach worry free! Must Do Visitor Guides, MustDo.com

Beach Vacation Packing List

By Laurén Ettinger Creating a packing list is an easy way to ensure that you do not forget any items for your upcoming vacation. Use this handy list to take the stress out... Read more

How to Travel With Your Kids and Enjoy it

By: Susan Finch You’ve been planning your Florida family vacation for months and are ready to hit the road. But then the reality sits in during a long day battling the airport, sitting in... Read more

5 Tips For Budgeting Travel With a Family

By: Susan Finch If the rising cost of a family vacation feels out of reach, you’re not alone. According to American Express the average cost of a vacation runs $4,580 for a family... Read more

Must Do Visitor Guides' 5 Tips to keep the kids happy and make your family vacation trip to the beach hassle free. Southwest Florida visitor travel planning and things to do. Must Do Visitor Guides, MustDo.com.

Beach Tips, Hacks & Ideas

By: Susan Finch Remember that last time you went to the beach and swore you came home with half the beach in your car? Or the time you swore you would have a... Read more

Fort Myers has the highest number of sunshine hours in the whole of Florida – even more than Miami and Key West! Photo by Debi Pittman Wilkey. #Florida #FortMyers #vacation #beaches #thingstodo

Surprising Facts About Fort Myers, Sanibel, and Captiva

How well do you think you know the area around Fort Myers, Sanibel and Captiva Islands? Whether you are a native to Southwest Florida or a first-time visitor, we’re sure you’ll find something... Read more

6 Fort Myers, Sanibel, and Captiva Instagrammers Worth Following

By: Laurén Ettinger If your Instagram feed is in need of a vacation, follow these 6 Instagram accounts featuring photos from sunny Fort Myers, Sanibel, and Captiva, Florida to transport you to your next... Read more

Jet ski rentals and tours, water sport activities on the Gulf of Mexico in Southwest Florida. Fort Myers Beach, Naples, Sanibel, Sarasota, Siesta Key. Photo by Debi Pittman Wilkey. | Must Do Visitor Guides, MustDo.com

Things to Do in Southwest Florida

The beautiful region of Southwest Florida runs from the south end of Tampa Bay down the barrier islands and estuaries of Sarasota, Fort Myers, and Naples to the vast uninhabited acres of the Everglades... Read more

The Sanibel Lighthouse is an iconic landmark at the east end of Sanibel Island. You can’t climb the 130-year-old lighthouse, but the grounds are always open for walks along the boardwalk and nature trails. Photo by Jennifer Brinkman. Must Do Visitor Guides, MustDo.com

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

Kayaking is a great way to discover nesting waterbirds, wading herons, and other Florida wildlife in their native habitat. Must Do Visitor Guides, MustDo.com.

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

MustDo.com | Sanibel Island Lighthouse, wildlife area and beach Sanibel, FL

Sanibel’s Popular Lighthouse Beach and Fishing Pier

Most people cross the causeway to Sanibel Island and then turn right down Periwinkle Way heading for the popular beaches, Ding Darling Wildlife Refuge, Bailey Matthews Shell Museum and shops. However, turning left... Read more