The Beaches of Fort Myers and Sanibel, Florida.
Fort Myers and Sanibel, located in southwest Florida, offer something very special indeed.
Here you'll discover a tropical island destination where 400 species of shells are washed ashore on over 50 miles of idyllic white-sand beaches. You'll enjoy wildlife on every beach and behind every tree. You'll dine under the stars with sand between your toes. You'll enjoy sail boat island hopping under azure skies.
You'll experience a gentle, laid-back way of life on some of the USA's most undisturbed, beautiful beaches. Tempted? Want to find out more? See the videos below.
Call Bon Voyage to discuss your holiday to Fort Myers and Sanibel. Our staff have travelled extensively around this wonderful part of Florida and will be delighted to plan the perfect sunshine escape especially for you.
We could rave on and on about this charming part of Florida, but we thought these videos would do this tropical destination more justice. So enjoy.
The Beautiful Beaches
Beaches galore! From shell-laden to secluded, powder white-sands. Beaches with lively boardwalks to dreamy beaches to tie the knot on. Beaches only accessible by boat to beaches perfect for fishing. On your Fort Myers and Sanibel holiday you can enjoy a different beach each and every day.
The Nature & Ecology
You'll be spoilt for choice when it comes to the variety of ecosystems to discover. Explore the 6400 acres of forest and watersheds at the J.N.'Ding' Darling National wildlife refuge-one of the largest mangrove wildernesses in the USA. Keep an eye out for otters, alligators and the vibrant birdlife.
The History & Culture
Meet the pioneers, from early Calusa Indians to the utopian Koreshans, and lively artists' colonies. Explore the homes of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford - both of these frontier-pushers choose to spend their winters in Fort Myers and Sanibel.
The Sports & Activities
Horseback riding, biking, hiking, golfing, shelling, fishing, kayaking, windsurfing and kite boarding - Fort Myers and Sanibel have it all covered. Like Baseball? Check out the Boston Red Sox and the Minnesota Twins who use Fort Myers as their spring training ground.
The Delectable Dining
Enjoy everything from lively, waterfront seafood joints serving the very freshest local produce to ethnic eats and heavenly fusions.
FREE Lonely Planet Guide Book
There's nothing like curling up on the sofa with a cup of coffee and a holiday guide. For a limited period we have free Lonely Planet guide books on Fort Myers & Sanibel to giveaway. If you'd like to receive a copy click here and we'll pop one in the post.
Holidays to Fort Myers and Sanibel
A dreamy honeymoon destination, perfect for families, and idyllic for wildlife and watersports enthusiasts. Holidays to Fort Myers and Sanibel in southwest Florida start from only £925 per person for 7 nights.
Things to see and do
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Thomas Edison and Henry Ford Winter Homes
After collapsing from exhaustion in 1885, some 6 years after inventing the electric light bulb, Thomas Edison was
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Key West Express
An ideal way to visit Key West from Fort Myers (year round) or Marco Island (December - Spring) is to jump on board the Key West Express. There is no better way to arrive into the Keys than by sailing through the open waters of The Gulf of Mexico.
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The Everglades
It is one of North America's unsung wild places - a beautiful, rugged, subtropical wilderness enjoyed by a relatively small number of tourists each year.
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