There’s no better way to experience local history than by touring a historic home. Southwest Florida has its share, including the last surviving antebellum plantation home in South Florida, the Italianate Ca’ d’Zan, the... Read more
Sanibel Island is a barrier island near Fort Myers, Florida with access via a causeway charging a $6 toll for vehicles (2020 prices). Over two-thirds of this tranquil vacation destination is designated as a... Read more
By: Gillian Birch Built in 1901, Burroughs Home and Garden is the only remaining home from the original “Millionaire’s Row” in downtown Fort Myers, Florida. Located on the banks of the broad Caloosahatchee... Read more
By: Susan Finch You’ve been planning your Florida family vacation for months and are ready to hit the road. But then the reality sits in during a long day battling the airport, sitting in... Read more
By: Susan Finch If the rising cost of a family vacation feels out of reach, you’re not alone. According to American Express the average cost of a vacation runs $4,580 for a family... Read more
By Gillian Birch Matanzas Pass Preserve is an out-of-the-way sanctuary just a mile south of Matanzas Pass Bridge on Estero Island. Home of a rare maritime tropical hammock, it’s not as remote as... Read more
How well do you think you know the area around Fort Myers, Sanibel and Captiva Islands? Whether you are a native to Southwest Florida or a first-time visitor, we’re sure you’ll find something... Read more
By: Laurén Ettinger If your Instagram feed is in need of a vacation, follow these 6 Instagram accounts featuring photos from sunny Fort Myers, Sanibel, and Captiva, Florida to transport you to your next... Read more
You’ll find plenty to do in Cape Coral, a popular coastal city between Fort Myers and Pine Island on Florida’s Gulf Coast. Developed on 400 miles of manmade canals with access to the... Read more
The beautiful region of Southwest Florida runs from the south end of Tampa Bay down the barrier islands and estuaries of Sarasota, Fort Myers, and Naples to the vast uninhabited acres of the Everglades... Read more