Paradise Found: Sanibel Island Resorts
Celeste Izon
For those North American travelers who think it takes a passport and an airline ticket to enjoy a glorious tropical getaway, here's a little surprise: Sanibel Island resort vacations offer everything you'll find in a south seas destination, without ever leaving the United States.
Every year, thousands of people travel from around the world to enjoy one of the many Sanibel Island resort vacations. The numbers are increasing so quickly, that the island itself is considered to be one of the world's perfect vacation destinations.
Many Sanibel Island resorts cater to families, while others specialize in vacations for adventurers, romantics, or golfers. Whatever your interests, Sanibel Island resorts can definitely satisfy what you're craving. Just name it; the resorts of Sanibel Island most certainly have it.
There are many elements that, alone or combined, make Sanibel Island resorts the perfect holiday choice:
Great Accommodations
Some of the finest, most comfortable accommodations can be found on Sanibel Island. Travelers can choose from a long list of options, each offering relaxing spots with panoramic view of the island's legendary white sand beaches. Some resorts are geared to providing family-style fun. Others set the mood for romance. Every one offers a host of complimentary services and amenities.
Sanibel Island Shelling
Sanibel Island is one of the world's most unique barrier islands. While other barrier islands run north to south, Sanibel Island has an east to west orientation. This unusual condition has created an abundance of seashells literally lining the pristine sandy white beaches. You can spend hours exploring the coastline and gathering seashells. Remember that it's illegal to take living creatures from the waters or beach, so be sure to take only the empty shells, and leave the living ones behind.
Bird Watching
Bird watchers find paradise nearby all of the Sanibel Island resorts. The J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge is one of the best places for bird watching. This famous natural reserve is home to pelicans, egrets, herons, sandpipers and other native and exotic bird species. Exotic mammals, reptiles and other creatures are also spotted on Sanibel Island. Don't forget to pack your camera and binoculars, because you never know what you'll meet on Sanibel Island. This really is a nature lover's paradise, so be prepared to take full advantage of the incredible opportunities waiting for you.
Biking
Sanibel Island resorts go above and beyond to give you a fun and memorable vacation. Well-maintained bike paths cover nearly 25 miles of back roads and take you right into the shopping districts. Your Sanibel biking trek will take you twisting and turning through friendly neighborhoods, beneath shady tree canopies, across wooden bridges and along the island's peaceful waterways. If you don't bring a bike with you, many Sanibel Island resorts have bikes available to rent or borrow. Grab a set of wheels and enjoy a fun up-close tour of Sanibel Island.
Your idea of paradise may be exploring new lands, or lazing in the sunshine. Either way, you won't need to spend tiresome hours and thousands of dollars to travel to some far-off place. Sanibel Island resorts offer the best of everything, and they're just miles from Fort Myers, Florida.
Author Celeste Izon is a freelancer for a variety of popular web sites, on
http://zigug.com/ outdoor recreation and
http://yogey.com/ parks and recreation subjects. You are welcome to reprint this article - but get your own
http://www.uberarticles.com/?id=25669&b=79 unique content version here.
