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Old 02-28-2007, 12:48 PM
 
Location: USA
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My fiance's brother moved to Fort Myers last year. We are going to visit him
in April instead of our annual South Beach trip (from MO). I love the ocean/beach and I am just wondering a few things:

-Best beach or beaches nearby (sharks/jellyfish or any other issues going
on during that time!)

-Best place to watch a sunset with Alcoholic beverages readily available.

-Waverunner rental?// Good deep sea fishing excursions

-Anything worth the trip to see or do in Naples/or Marco island?

-Any nearby hotels on the beach with a pool in case I can talk her into
staying there a night or two!!

I figure he knows some about the area by now, but just want to get extra
input from locals, ex-locals, or anyone who has been there recently. Any
info will be appreciated.
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Old 02-28-2007, 03:00 PM
 
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Are you coming down before or after Easter? The reason I ask is that the snowbirds tend to head north at that time, which means it's much less crowded (and therefore easier to get around).
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Old 02-28-2007, 04:07 PM
 
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My fiance's brother moved to Fort Myers last year. We are going to visit him
in April instead of our annual South Beach trip (from MO). I love the ocean/beach and I am just wondering a few things:

-Best beach or beaches nearby (sharks/jellyfish or any other issues going
on during that time!)

-Best place to watch a sunset with Alcoholic beverages readily available.

-Waverunner rental?// Good deep sea fishing excursions

-Anything worth the trip to see or do in Naples/or Marco island?

-Any nearby hotels on the beach with a pool in case I can talk her into
staying there a night or two!!

I figure he knows some about the area by now, but just want to get extra
input from locals, ex-locals, or anyone who has been there recently. Any
info will be appreciated.
best beach Fort Myers Beach Waverunners and Good deep sea fishing excursions, Issues-This is spring break and will be busy, Red Tide, Naples/or Marco island if you are over 55 you will love it. Best place to watch a sunset with Alcoholic beverages readily available Jimmy-Bs Fort myers beach.
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Old 03-01-2007, 01:23 PM
 
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It will be the Thursday after Easter that we arrive. I will keep my fingers crossed on that.

As far as spring break though, I forgot the busy times anymore??? Will the
beaches be packed like crazy April 12th-16th ??

Thank you
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Old 03-01-2007, 04:42 PM
 
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My Mom lives in Ft. Myers and when we go see her, we always make a trip over to Sanibel/Captiva. The Shell Factory is a very interesting place to visit (yes, it's a touristy place but lots of people love it!) It is located in N. Ft. Myers. Have Fun!

Pam
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Old 03-08-2007, 12:46 PM
 
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Default Sounds good

Keep the great ideas coming. What is shell Island?? Worth the trip to
sanibel Island for people age 25-30 ?? I'm looking for gorgeous scenery, warm water, and alcoholic beverages!! But then again who isn't.

Thanks again everyone.
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Old 03-08-2007, 04:33 PM
 
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Um, Ft. Myers Beach seems right up your alley. Lani Kai is a pretty fun place for drinks on the beach, kind of a party scene. Naples for a day?? Depends on what you want/like. You could dress nice (think cruisewear) and head to 5th Ave for a nice lunch in one of the outdoor cafes and walk the fancy shops. Then you could head a few blocks south and walk the pier. Sanibel for a day is fun too, try the Bubble Room for lunch, it's pretty neat. You could even rent a boat for a day and find the island where Jimmy Buffett wrote Cheeseburger in Paradise (it's true and north of Sanibel by boat only). Hope that helps.....but I think the place you should try looking into is Lani Kai, they even do jet ski rentals.
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Old 03-08-2007, 04:35 PM
 
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No offense, but I hate the Shell Factory.....then again, I hate tourist traps. They had a very sad, sad situation with a zoo there a few years back where the animals were so poorly cared for.........
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Old 03-08-2007, 04:37 PM
 
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Ya know, a lesser known place to spend a fun day is Boca Grande, just north of Sanibel. It's a fun place to go a rent a golf cart and have a lunch.....the beaches there aren't the world's greatest but they have pretty good shelling on the north side. I got married there. Water is beautiful.
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Old 04-09-2007, 08:07 AM
 
Location: USA
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Default Quick ?

Great info so far.....I am leaving for Fort myers soon. Appearantly from
looking online we are staying with her family who live in a condo in more northern ft.myers...so like 18 miles to the beach! I have to stay at least one or two nights in a hotel "on the beach"....Can anyone who has been to Fort myers beach in the past year or two tell me of a good beachfront hotel/resort with a pool and all the amenities?? $150 to $300 per night for a double. I have to stay on the beach on vacation, the fiance thinks it would be rude to her family not to stay there...so I am inviting them to stay with us if I can find a hotel worthwhile and available. Feel free to give any other
advice etc. that would be helpful!! Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!! I need a beach fix
bad ! It was 30 degrees this morning in STL !!
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