With warm sunshine, soft sands and calm Gulf waters, Fort Myers – on Florida’s west coast – is the ideal spot for a winter escape. Expect natural beauty, wildlife in abundance and a chance to slow down, relax and enjoy a calmer pace of life. Here’s why travellers should choose Fort Myers’ Islands, Beaches and Neighborhoods as their holiday choice this winter:
Stunning beaches & sunny weather
With gorgeous white sand and warm Gulf waters, travellers are spoilt for choice when it comes to beaches. Choose from quiet beach retreats like Lovers Key State Park in Bonita Springs or head to Fort Myers Beach itself for fun for all the family and waterfront restaurants and bars on tap. And with temperatures averaging around 23 degrees even in January, expect to be on the beach year-round!
Laid-back lifestyle
In Fort Myers there is a naturally slower pace to life and with secluded beaches and lush nature preserves on the doorstep, travellers can switch off and get closer to nature. For travellers looking to slow down and experience ‘island time’, they can hop on a boat to Cabbage Key or Useppa island – both only accessible by boat – or cross a bridge or two to quiet Pine Island and Bokeelia which is rich with fishing, art galleries, agriculture and archeological information on the indigenous Calusa Indians. Or head to Sanibel and Captiva Island where they’ll be able to experience the quaint villages and famous beaches.
Wildlife watching
The beaches in Fort Myers are proudly natural – not manicured – which means they’re havens for wildlife. Travellers can stroll a quiet stretch of sand, watch an osprey catch its dinner, see sandpipers and plovers skittering at the water’s edge or search for seashells strewn about like little treasures. On the water you’ll be able to watch dolphins surf the waves, manatees enjoying the calm waters of the Gulf of Mexico and if you’re really lucky, you may even spot sea turtles bobbing along the shoreline.
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