Just off the coast of Fort Myers in southwest Florida, the beaches of Sanibel and Captiva Islands offer the most spectacular seashelling in North America, and a sanctuary to birds and wildlife.
Stay at - Sanibel Harbour Resort and Spa
Go shopping - on Sanibel at Periwinkle Place, and on Captiva
Coconut Point in Estero
Eat at - La Dolce Vita on Sanibel
The Mucky Duck and The Bubble Room on Captiva
Gramma Dot's on Sanibel
Take side trips to - Fort Myers Beach
Fort Myers
Naples
Be sure to visit - the Ding Darling Nature Preserve on Sanibel
Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum
Sanibel Lighthouse
The Edison Estate, Fort Myers
Best time of year to go - November through April (crowds are lighter in November-December, peak season in Christmas-Easter)
Best things to buy - Seashells, local arts and crafts, paintings
Best indulgence - Take the Sanibel Harbour Princess out for a sunset cruise or Sunday brunch
Fly into - Fort Myers/Regional Southwest Airport (RSW)
Transportation - Rent a car (tolls to Sanibel are $6; causeway entrance is just beyond Sanibel Harbour)
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