Have you ever... dreamed of being on a tropical island, your toes in the soft white sand, an expansive beach, swaying coconut palms, lush tropical foliage, and beautiful crystal blue water. Imagine watching the pelicans and herons fish for their dinner, collecting the treasures from the sea, pastel colored seashells, while the sandpipers scurry along the surfs' edge. Sanibel is one of the unique barrier islands of the world, having an east-west orientation when most islands are north south. Hence, the island is gifted with great sandy beaches and an abundance of shells. If you want a truly unforgettable family vacation, holiday, honeymoon, anniversary or get-a-way, this is the place to be. Visit Sanibel Island and do it all....or just lay back on the beach and read that book you've been wanting to read or....just do absolutely nothing. All this just a short ride from Ft. Myers International Airport, Florida.