ACTIVITIES IN SANIBEL CAPTIVA

Sanibel Captiva Fishing - A professional and experienced fishing guide for the waters surrounding Sanibel and Captiva Island.

Shelling Along Florida's Coast
One hundred barrier islands hugging more than 50 miles of Southwest Florida beach shelter one of the world's top shelling areas. If avid shellers cannot journey to such spots as India, South Africa, the Philippines or Australia, then the much closer Sanibel and Captiva islands provide just as many shelling opportunities.

To B&B or Not to B&B -- You Decide
From chintz to hot chocolate, from mountain retreat to urban oasis, where do you want to B&B? Long the mainstay of European travelers, the bed and breakfast options stateside have expanded to include hostelries with hospitality for folks from their honeymoon through their golden wedding anniversary.

Snorkeling with Manatees: An Encounter with the Endangered
We eased into the 72-degree water of the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge for a close-up swim with a few of the 2,600 manatees surviving in Florida.

West Coast Florida: In Search of Natural Florida Preserved
Mesmerized by an anhinga bird spearing small fish with its beak, we let our kayaks drift down the headwaters of the Hillsborough River, near Tampa.