With several islands and beaches to choose from, you’ll love the ambiance of Fort Myers Beach, located on Estero Island. While straying away from the miles and miles of soft, white, sandy beaches, you’ll find many quaint little shops, restaurants and sea-side pubs where you can quench your thirst. There are many accommodations to choose from with very reasonable pricing located on or very near the beach where, in less than five minutes, you could be catching the warm, exuberant waves. The area’s restaurants serve the freshest seafood, fished directly from the gulf, and if shrimp is your favorite, there’s a never-ending supply of the juiciest, plumpest shrimp you’ll ever find. The area is also known for their annual shrimp festival. Whether you’re a family of four or a newlywed couple, Fort Myers, Florida offers something for everyone.
While you’re in the area, don’t forget to visit Lovers Key, voted Travel Channel’s fourth best beach in Florida. This is a perfect, secluded area boasting 2.5 miles of rich, white beaches for collecting a variety of seashells. As part of Lovers Key State Park, you’ll never be bored with many activity choices such as boating, skiing, paddling, biking and hiking.
No Fort Myers trip is complete without visiting Sanibel Island. Sanibel Island and neighboring Captiva Island are among the best shelling islands in the world with over 60 varieties of shells available. Sanibel Island not only offers sun-bathing on the milky, white beach, but also boating, fishing, jet-skiing, swimming or simply bird watching the many species of birds.
Whether your plans are to just be lazy and soak up the sun or include more adventure such as parasailing, you’ll be delighted with your destination choice. For the vacation of a life-time and the mentality that you’ve just landed in paradise, Fort Myers, Florida is the perfect choice to create memories that will last forever.
