"Sanibel: a breath of fresh air" Sanibel Island by ellielou

Sanibel Island Travel Guide: 194 reviews and 378 photos

if I could only do this everyday.... - Sanibel Island
if I could only do this everyday....
On the beach in Sanibel Island

I picked Florida because I needed somewhere in my time zone to recharge my batteries.

Sanibel Island in Florida fit the bill.

Pros and Cons
  • Pros:beautiful beaches....
  • Cons:can be very expensive, and a bit too tasteful
  • In a nutshell:a welcome respite from the unchecked development found elsewhere in the Sunshine State
  • Last visit to Sanibel Island: Nov 2003
  • Intro Updated Nov 17, 2003
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Reviews (4)

blue and low key - Sanibel Island Amazingly affordable on Sanibel Island Hotels (1)

A small, low-key place, walking distance to the beach. Gives a flavor of Sanibel before the advent of the... more travel advice

way off the beaten path....and off the... Off The Beaten Path (1)

Perfect for a day (or half) trip. Don't miss the Corkscrew Swamp Santuary, located outside Naples. (less than an hour... more travel advice

a bit of Buffalo on the beach Restaurants (2)

This small carry-out joint is run by three guys from Buffalo, and they sure know their burgers, hot dogs, sausages, and... more travel advice

where the locals eat Restaurants (2)

This restaurant is great: one of the reasons for a second visit to Sanibel! It's informal and, in keeping with the... more travel advice

Comments (4)

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    irishgalmtl's Profile Photo
    Nov 25, 2006 at 5:04 PM

    Hiya Ellen, My kind of a restaurant ...See you in NYC..Donna :)

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    Katmosphere's Profile Photo
    Sep 9, 2005 at 10:48 AM

    Cant wait to meet up in Toronto!! I know what you mean about those odd Cyprus knees, they always look like ***'s to me...

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    AlbuqRay's Profile Photo
    Aug 2, 2004 at 6:49 PM

    Sanibel looks like a beautiful place in spite of the sad incident with the alligator there recently. Again, another outstanding restaurant tip.

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    mtncorg's Profile Photo
    Dec 15, 2003 at 1:59 PM

    Ahh, the life. Bet these beaches aren't as fun as the caucauses of Iowa, though!

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