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| Page Views: 739 Last Visit to Bonita Springs: January, 2004 | Escaping Chicago's Winter by deecat - last update: Jun 4, 2005 |
Beautiful Bonita, a Breath of Spring | Osprey in tree at Barefoot Beach Sanctuary |
Why go to Southwest Florida, especially Lee County? Why, because of its beauty, the beaches, the wildlife, the culture, the shopping, and the excellent restaurants.
This area has many distinct areas, each with its own unique personality and special attractions.
Below are some examples:
Cape Coral:
It boasts more miles of canals than Venice, Italy! It's a community with a multitude of marinas, golf courses, tennis, freshwater fishing, and a water park. Also the Burrowing Owl (rare) digs holes underground to live, and they are found in the Cape Coral area.
Fort Myers
Located on the banks of the Caloosahatchee Intracoastal Waterway and is known as the "City of Palms." There are 1,800 majestic royal palms lining McGregor Boulevard.
Fort Myers Beach
It's located on Estero Island and has long been recognized as one of the "world's safest beaches" because of its shoreline that gently slopes into the gulf. There are miles of beaches, many back bays, estuaries, and lush mangrove forests.
Mattacha & Pine Island
Once you cross the bridge to Matlacha area, it's like stepping back in time when fishing was the area's biggest industry. This quaint little village continues to be a fisherman's paradise. It's also known for the "Fishingest Bridge in the USA!"
Sanibel & Captiva Islands
Miles of pristine white sand beaches and dense mangrove forest, these narrow islands offers visitors the best shelling beaches in North America! Over half of the islands are preserved as wildlife sanctuaries. No building is taller than the highest palm tree (it's the law)!
Bonita Springs & Beaches, Estero
On the southern boundary of the Lee Island Coast are remote island beaches which are considered to be some of the most beautiful in the area. There are also parks and wildlife areas where you can walk through the remnants of history or along elevated boardwalks through wet prairies and Cypress grounds. |
| Beach Houses at Bonita Beach |
How Many Wealthy People Can There Be? As we walked along Bonita Beach, we marveled at the beautiful, huge beach houses that cost millions of dollars. We ask, "Where do so many people get so much money?" |
| Allan at Corkscrew Sanctuary |
Thank Goodness for Audubon As we walked the 2.5 miles in the Corkscrew Santuary and were awed by the wildlife and giant cypress trees, we just thanked our lucky stars that Audubon had the forethought to help save a portion of this beautiful area. |
Bird Watchers Rejoice! This area is a paradise for bird watchers. The trees, bushes, and beaches are "loaded" with birds of every kind. |
Bonita's Beautiful Sunsets We were always in awe of the beautiful sunsets as we walked the beaches in Bonita. |
Bonita's Towering Banyan Tree One of the most referenced landmarks of Old Bonita Community Park is this towering Banyan Tree. |
| Dee & Allan at Jungle Larry's |
Jovial Fun at Jungle Larry's It's always fun to drive over to Naples and visit Jungle Larry's. It's a great show, especially with all the wild cats. |
| Fountain at the Shopping Mall |
Classy Ambiance at the Shopping Mall It's a joy to shop in Bonita Springs because of the atmosphere, architecture, and outdoor fountains and waterfalls. |
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| deecat's Bonita Springs Travelogues | | | | Title [Click to view] | Travel Year | Pictures | | Escaping Chicago's Winter | January, 2004 | 8 |
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scottishvisitor Tue Oct 30, 2007 21:58 UTC
Hi Dee Nice place to escape the winter!! I love book shops where you can browse & collecting shells on natural beaches = enjoyed all your foody tips too!! | RafaelTheSecond Sun Oct 14, 2007 00:45 UTC
Bonita Springs are really bonita!!! | ATXtraveler Tue May 8, 2007 14:29 UTC
Its clear to me that you and Allan know how to see an entire city! I was salivating at your restaurant tips! | Paul2001 Wed Apr 25, 2007 21:37 UTC
A usual your restaurant tips make me want to hop on a plane and fly to the restaurant that you reviewed. Superbly done. |
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