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3 SWFL Islands Make List Of Best Island Getaways In America

Author Marija
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When the weight of the world is upon us, a getaway to paradise can do just the trick and 3 SWFL islands have made a list of the best island getaways in America.

Sometimes life can be, well, life-y and you just need to get away from it all. Luckily, here in SWFL we have so many places to feel like you’re on vacation without even leaving the area. I live in Fort Myers, and as soon as I drive over the Sanibel Causeway Bridge, it’s like I’m instantly transported to a faraway island, but the drive was only 10 minutes. But for those that live a little farther away, trying to find the most magical vacation is the goal.

3 SWFL Islands Make List Of Best Island Getaways In America

Especially with all the passport issues there have been over the last year, escaping the country might not be easy. I had to wait almost 4 months just to renew my passport, so I had to change some vacation plans. But the good thing, is that there are some great island getaways to be had. House Beautiful put together their list of the most magical island getaways in America. Right here in SWFL, Sanibel got the top spot. Since Hurricane Ian, it certainly doesn’t look the same as it once did. But the beaches and the water are beautiful and many bars and restaurants have reopened.  Coming in at #21, Marco Island. The island is part of the Paradise Coast and certainly lives up to the name. Coming in at #28 is Gasparilla Island. Boca Grande feels like a world away and has great old Florida charm.

Time to book two tickets to paradise!

 

25 Restaurants Are Now Open On Sanibel And Captiva Islands

It’s hard to believe Hurricane Ian hit 10 months ago and while we still have a long way to go, 25 restaurants are now open on Sanibel and Captiva Islands.

I’ve been spending a lot time on our local beaches. I love that here in Southwest Florida, even when there’s nothing to do, there’s something to do. And that something for me, is always heading to the beach. I usually head to Sanibel to either Bowman’s Beach or Tarpon Bay Beach. I love Gulfside City Park too, but rarely do I make it out early enough to get a parking spot. It’s been SO nice seeing all the people out enjoying the beaches, it’s been busy nearly every weekend.

There’s also a lot of businesses reopening too. Between lodging, restaurants, shopping, and things to do like kayaking and fishing charters. I will say that driving around out there just breaks your heart. It’s not so much that there’s debris everywhere, it just looks very bare and to see huge homes and condo complexes just crumbling, is so sad. Slowly but surely though, things are reopening and the island is welcoming visitors back out to the islands to stay, play and dine. You can find a full list of open businesses here

25 Restaurants Now Open on Sanibel & Captiva Islands:

 

Marija is a morning show host on WXKB/B1039, midday host on WRXK/96KRock and night show host on WPBB/98.7 The Shark. She loves to write about food, travel, and things to do around the state of Florida.

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