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Florida Beach Primer
Take our abbreviated beach trip around Florida and add a few new beaches to your scrapbook. From Pensacola to Amelia Island to the Florida Keys, there is a new beach for you.
Tags: beaches, Pensacola, Perdido_Key, Destin, Fort_Walton_Beach, Beaches_of_South_Walton, Panama_City_Beach, Apalachicola, Cedar_Key, Steinhatchee, Crystal_River, Tampa, St_Petersburg, Clearwater_Beach, Egmont_Key, Sarasota, Bradenton, Anna_Maria_Island, Charlotte_Harbor, Fort_Myers, Sanibel_Island, Captiva_Island, Naples, Marco_Island, Florida_Keys, Key_West, Miami, South_Beach, Fort_Lauderdale, West_Palm_Beach, Fort_Pierce, Vero_Beach, Cocoa_Beach, Daytona_Beach, New_Smyrna_Beach, Flagler_Beach, Palm_Coast, St_Augustine, Jacksonville_Beach, Amelia_Island,
A Ship-Shape Trip
As we lounged on the sand, the kids busied themselves with sandcastle building, swimming and searching for shells.
Tags: Sanibel_Island, family, resorts, beaches, Captiva_Island,
Famous Names of Southwest Florida
After a visit to the Edison and Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers, you may be inspired to go home and tinker with any crumb of an idea.
Tags: Fort_Myers, Naples, Sarasota, Captiva_Island, history, historical_sites,
Unwind on Island Time
We shuffle our piles of pamphlets, almost overwhelmed at the possibilities: hiking, kayaking, dolphin cruises, canoeing.
Tags: Sanibel_Island, Captiva_Island, nature, beaches,
Island Style in Sanibel and Captiva
While Captiva is noted for its quaintness and quietude, Sanibel is where you can find a little more action.
Tags: Sanibel_Island, Captiva_Island, resorts,
Anne Morrow Lindbergh and Captiva Island
The draw of the sea continues to lure visitors on sail and power cruises to fish and explore the parade of mangrove-laced islands along southwest shores, as did the Lindberghs.
Tags: Captiva_Island, history, nature,
Florida Boat Tours and Cruises
Cruise to the barrier islands, accessible only by boat, to watch dolphins in the wild or collect seashells on Cayo Costa’s seashore.
Tags: cruises, boating, tours, St_Augustine, Destin, Clearwater, Madeira_Beach, St_Petersburg, Naples, Captiva_Island, Miami, Key_West, Clearwater_Beach,
Be 'Tween the Beautiful Waters on Captiva
The resort has also been named "One of Florida's Top 10 Small Inns" by the Palm Beach Post, and "Captiva's Best Sleep" by Florida Travel & Life.
Tags: Captiva_Island, resorts,
Casting from Kayaks on Captiva
In the past few years, kayak fishing has come into its own as a bona fide sport. And it's more sophisticated than you might think – you can rig kayaks with live bait containers, electronic fish finders, rod holders and other fishing luxuries.
Tags: Captiva_Island, fishing, kayaking,
Winter Wonderland
With flame-red bougainvillea and hibiscus blossoms, green coconut palms hung with oversized bulbs and mistletoe draped in cypress trees, Florida flora puts on its own holiday display.
Tags: Walt_Disney_World, events, Orlando, theme_parks, Fort_Lauderdale, Sanibel_Island, Captiva_Island, Delray_Beach, Fort_Myers, St_Augustine, Vero_Beach, Sarasota, Ponte_Vedra_Beach, Jacksonville, Tampa, Busch_Gardens, Lake_Buena_Vista,
Florida Resorts That Are Kid (and Parent) Friendly
This oceanfront luxury resort is known its service, fine dining and location near world-class shopping. Here, kids are VIKs (Very Important Kids) - and they even get their own check-in desk.
Tags: family, resorts, Amelia_Island, Naples, Islamorada, Longboat_Key, Destin, Captiva_Island, St_Pete_Beach,
Ports of Call
Nature trails, safe harbors, cabins, tent sites, hiking and biking trails and miles of deserted beaches make this a must-see location.
Tags: Amelia_Island, Apalachicola, Captiva_Island, Carrabelle, Charlotte_Harbor, Coconut_Grove, Fernandina_Beach, Fort_Lauderdale, Jacksonville, Key_Largo, Miami, Panama_City_Beach, Sarasota, South_Beach, Venice, nature, parks, camping, hiking, biking, boating, fishing, St_Augustine, hotels, resorts, Sanibel_Island,
Beaches 101
Seekers of relaxation and tranquility go to Dunedin's state-protected Honeymoon Island and Caladesi Island for a serene visit with nature.
Tags: Amelia_Island, Anna_Maria_Island, Beaches_of_South_Walton, Cape_San_Blas, Captiva_Island, Cedar_Key, Clearwater, Clearwater_Beach, Cocoa, Cocoa_Beach, Daytona_Beach, Dunedin, Flagler_Beach, Fort_Lauderdale, Fort_Myers, Fort_Walton_Beach, Fort_Myers_Beach, Fort_Myers_Beach, Grayton_Beach, Key_Largo, Key_West, Marco_Island, Miami, Naples, Navarre, New_Smyrna_Beach, Palm_Beach, Panama_City_Beach, Pensacola, Sanibel_Island, Sebastian, St_Pete_Beach, Venice, beaches, parks, camping,
The Art of Doing Nothing
The sky became a canvas of pastel stripes as a perfect rainbow appeared and shimmered on the black bay waters.
Tags: Captiva_Island, Fort_Myers, Sanibel_Island, bed_and_breakfasts, dining,
Luxurious Escapes
Besides that, there is the beach, which stretches for five miles and is absolutely deserted. The water is a startlingly transparent turquoise, and the sands pale champagne.
Tags: Captiva_Island, Fort_Lauderdale, Islamorada, resorts, hotels,
Reunions Warm and Unfussy
Mix and match your family for a Lee County reunion vacation that runs smoothly, warmly and, best of all, without a lot of fuss.
Tags: Bonita_Springs, Captiva_Island, Fort_Myers, Fort_Myers_Beach, Sanibel_Island, reunions, family, resorts, hotels,
Sensible Sanibel
That's the great thing about Sanibel Island; nobody seems in a hurry. Slow pace and ample space are just two reasons why more than a million visitors from all over the world flock to this tiny beach community every year.
Tags: Captiva_Island, Sanibel_Island, nature, beaches, wildlife,
Treasure Hunt
The islands above Sanibel also hold treasure troves but are less accessible due to a lack of bridges. Good news: that makes their shell hoards less plundered.
Tags: Captiva_Island, Fort_Myers, Sanibel_Island, nature, beaches, shelling, tours, birding, wildlife, family,
From Sunrise to Sunset
Captiva is tropical and relaxing and reminds me of Jimmy Buffett songs. Among the brightly-colored houses, sea grape trees, palms and bougainvillea spring up.
Tags: Fort_Myers_Beach, Sanibel_Island, Captiva_Island, beaches, sunsets,
City Profile: Captiva Island
The main attraction on Captiva is that there are no attractions, only the pristine white sand, the calm water and the warm fresh air.
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Tropical Paradise: The Captiva Island Inn, Captiva Island
Because the inn is in the heart of this tiny town, most everything - shops, restaurants, and of course, the beach - is within walking or bicycling distance. Anything else is minutes away by car, including the sunset cruise we scheduled.
Tags: Captiva_Island, Fort_Myers, Sanibel_Island, beaches, bed_and_breakfasts, kayaking, nature, hotels, dining,
Fort Myers/Sanibel Area
With its gentle Gulf of Mexico waves, shell-strewn beaches, neighborly attitude and laid-back tempo, Fort Myers and its islands coerce a mood of creativity and inspiration.
Tags: Cape_Coral, Captiva_Island, Estero, Fort_Myers, Fort_Myers_Beach, Sanibel_Island, parks, beaches, nature, history,
Kinder-Kind Resorts
Plays, beach walks, water balloon soccer, language-learning and scavenger hunts are among the activities incorporated into kid-appealing theme days such as Natural Wonders, Wet 'N' Wild, Messy Mania and Space Day.
Tags: Captiva_Island, Lake_Buena_Vista, Orlando, Sanibel_Island, Tampa, Tarpon_Springs, family, Florida_Keys, dolphins, hotels, resorts, Homosassa,
Learning to Sail off Captiva
"Learning to sail is like riding a bicycle," Steve Colgate says in an Offshore training video. "Once you get it you never forget it."
Tags: Captiva_Island, boating, sailing,
Unique Dining
If you're in the Space Coast area, make a lunch date with an astronaut. Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex's Lunch with an Astronaut program is a popular dining treat for kids and parents alike.
Tags: Bradenton, Captiva_Island, Clearwater, Clearwater_Beach, DeLand, Fort_Lauderdale, Grayton_Beach, Hollywood, Key_West, Kissimmee, Lake_Wales, Miami, Miami_Beach, Orlando, Palm_Beach, Sarasota, Tampa, West_Palm_Beach, Ybor_City, St_Augustine, dining,
Places to Propose
Have a dolphin do it. Discovery Cove in Orlando can have a buoy personalized with your proposal delivered by a dolphin, along with a video recording or photographs of the special moment.
Tags: Captiva_Island, Cocoa, Cocoa_Beach, Orlando, Palm_Beach, Ponte_Vedra_Beach, romance, weddings, Florida_Keys, beaches, Sanibel_Island,
15 Ways to Lure Your Lover
Mimosas, smoked salmon, caviar, Belgian waffles and fresh strawberries. Eggs Benedict, tender prime rib, rich pastas and artful salads, decadent tarts, soufflés and chocolate rum cakes. Shall I go on?
Tags: Captiva_Island, Daytona_Beach, Delray_Beach, Gainesville, High_Springs, Homestead, Lake_Wales, Miami, Mount_Dora, Palm_Beach, Quincy, South_Beach, Tampa, Tarpon_Springs, romance, Beaches_of_South_Walton, bed_and_breakfasts, resorts,
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