Sanibel Island Vacation

Sanibel is one of the most popular islands of the Gulf Coast of Florida. It is also one of the least populated regions of the United States and therefore a tourist’s hub. The beaches and the wildlife shelters of Sanibel Island attract a number of tourists every year. Shelling is one of the most popular activities for visitors to Sanibel Island. So pack your bags and get ready to get the most wonderful sun tan as you walk along the beaches on your Sanibel Island vacation. The best part of this vacation would be the lack of to many people around, which means that you can enjoy tranquility and closeness to nature. Let’s take a look at some of the best places to visit in Sanibel Island and the hotels to stay at when you come to the place for a holiday.

 

Best Time of the Year to Visit Sanibel Island

 

Any time of the year would be perfect for a Sanibel Island holiday. As we all know, the summers of this American island is not very hot and the winters are not very cold. It is this moderate climate that invites more and more tourists each year to this small island. Sanibel Island falls in the subtropical climatic zone and therefore it is never affected by extreme temperatures. Any time of the year is a good time for a Sanibel Island trip, it depends entirely upon what activity you want to engage in and what kind of weather you prefer.

Beginning from the Christmas week, half of the year is the perfect time to travel to the Sanibel Islands. The winter and spring months are favorable for a visit not only because of the fact that the weather is the best for traveling on foot and seeing the entire countryside but also for the fact that several events are held during this time of year.

Avoid the months of June through August for a Sanibel Island vacation because temperatures may be unbearably high at this time of year. The sun’s rays become unbearable if you are not anywhere close to the sea. Only the sea breezes can help you achieve some kind of respite from the humidity. But it often becomes impossible to walk along the beaches for long hours in the daytime. Rates at hotels are however low and so summers can be the perfect time for you if you are on a tight holiday budget.

We recommend the fall season beginning from the month of September and extending till the early phases of winter as the best time for your Sanibel Island travel program. Although the weather is perfect at this time of year, you will not see many people on the streets in the fall season. The rates of accommodations go down and the crowds are not there, and though it is not the best time for the Sanibel Island tourism industry, it is nevertheless the best time for you to look around the island sites.

 

Sites You Must Visit in Sanibel Island

 

Though the island is a small place, it offers a wide range of activities to do and places to visit while on a holiday trip. Here are some places and things that you need to keep in mind on a Sanibel Island holiday.

• Sanibel Historical Village & Museum – a ferry boat ride is the chief attraction of this tourist site. The village is also instrumental in reviving the glory of the past. You can learn much about the Sanibel Island history through a tour of this museum. Several artifacts from the erstwhile British period are also housed here.

• Sanibel Lighthouse – this is a property of the United States Coast Guard and stands above a wildlife refuge of the island. You do not have to climb on top of the lighthouse for the perfect view; a tour around its periphery is enough to mesmerize you. If you are lucky enough you will also be able to spot some rare animals in the green cover surrounding the lighthouse.

• Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation – this is the best area for a tour around the beaches and wetlands of Sanibel. There is an observation tower in the area from where you can spot rare animals residing in the wildlife refuge of the wetlands of Sanibel Island. You can also choose to stay with prior booking at the Butterfly House controlled by the government authorities of Sanibel.

• Bowman Beach – enjoy the lovely sunset sitting on the sands of this Sanibel beach. This is also an ideal picnic spot for both tourists and residents.

 

Hotels in Sanibel Island

 

Choose from the list of Sanibel Island hotels to enjoy the best stay during your holiday trip to this American island.

• Captiva Island Resort
  15951 Captiva Drive, Captiva, Florida
  Ph No. (800)223-5865

• Beach Road Villas
  764 Beach Road, Sanibel, Florida
  Ph No. (239)395-1314

• Grande Island Resorts
  1506 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, Florida
  Ph No. (239)472-5322

• Holiday Inn Beach Resort
  1231 Middle Gulf Drive, Sanibel, Florida
  Ph No. (239)472-4123

• West Wind Inn
  3345 West Gulf Drive, Sanibel, Florida
  Ph No. (239)472-1541

Explore the place and have a happy Sanibel Island vacation!