For a beach-side getaway on a delightful island, head to Sanibel Island, west of Fort Myers, Florida.
Shopping on Sanibel Island is worlds away from generic shopping mall browsing. Unique boutiques, galleries and one-of-a-kind stores make Sanibel Island a retail paradise. Pick up antiques at the Periwinkle Way Consignment shop or the Islander Trading Post. Stock your hotel room with fresh citrus fruits from Bailey’s General Store. Bring souvenirs home for the kids from Suncatcher’s Dream, Why Knot Sanibel or JB Designs. Pick up a new piece of furniture for your home from Norris Home Furnishings Island Interiors. Snag a bottle of wine for a romantic evening from Sanibel Spirits.
Once you arrive on Sanibel Island, stop into the Island Chamber of Commerce right on the other side of the causeway. Pick up brochures on local restaurants, museums, boutiques and events. Ask about hotels in Sanibel Island and start your vacation right away!