Day Trips

Southwest Florida’s Great Calusa Blueway provides paddlers with 190 miles of waymarked kayaking trails through unspoiled waterways near Fort Myers and Sanibel Florida. Must Do Visitor Guides | MustDo.com

Kayaking the Great Calusa Blueway

Southwest Florida has everything you need for the perfect kayaking trip: warm, sunny climate, equipment rentals, sheltered inland waterways, shallow waters, and lots of native wildlife. It is also home to the Great... Read more

Must Do Visitor Guides Planning a trip to Fort Myers or Sanibel, FL. All you need to know.

Planning a Vacation to Fort Myers or Sanibel, FL: All You Need to Know

Our website and printed Must Do Visitor Guides offer carefully curated lists of what to do, where to eat, and more. Did you know you can read the current printed edition online? Check out... Read more

You Need a Vacation, and Here is Why

By Susan Finch If you’re neglecting your hard-earned vacation days, you’re not alone. According to Gallup research, only six in ten Americans took a vacation, showing a drop in previous years. Deciding you need... Read more

Road Trip Checklist

By Laurén Ettinger Creating a road trip checklist is an easy way to ensure that you do not forget any items for your upcoming vacation. Use this handy list and hit the road... Read more

Tour five top Southwest Florida historic homes located in Ellenton, Sarasota, Fort Myers, and Estero. Plan your visit. Must Do Visitor Guides | MustDo.com

Top 5 Historic Homes in Southwest Florida

There’s no better way to experience local history than by touring a historic home. Southwest Florida has its share, including the last surviving antebellum plantation home in South Florida, the Italianate Ca’ d’Zan, the... Read more

Florida’s subtropical climate is ideal for showy blooms, orchids, and flowering trees. Here’s our list of the best public gardens to visit in Southwest Florida. Must Do Visitor Guides | MustDo.com

Top 5 Botanical Gardens to Visit in Southwest Florida

If you want a day filled with color, fragrance, and fresh air, why not plan to stroll around one of these top Southwest Florida gardens? The tough part will be choosing which one... 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

Skip the fast food, here is a list of delicious, filling, nutritious foods that are easy to pack in your car for a road trip to Florida. Must Do Visitor Guides | MustDo.com.

Healthy Road Trip Snacks

By: Susan Finch Remember the last time you took a long road trip? Did you end up indulging in fast food and sugary treats to stay full and alert? Chances are you ended... Read more

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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