Why You Should Plan a Winter Escape to Sanibel and Captiva Island
The weather outside is delightful in Southwest Florida, which is why many plan their annual winter escapes with Kingfisher Vacations this time of year. While you may not be sick of the snow quite yet, when the blistering cold of January and February hit the north, the season can be ruthless and unforgiving. While staying in Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel or Captiva Island, you’ll enjoy the beautiful, warm sandy beaches, easy access to farmers markets, and a variety of art fairs. Here’s why planning your vacations to Southwest Florida during winter is a must!
Stay Active Outdoors
Once you step off the plane you’ll feel that warm breeze you’ve been waiting for, so why not make it an every day feeling while you’re here? There are many outdoor activities to enjoy near our Sanibel and Captiva Island rentals. Stay active on the 26 miles of bike paths around Sanibel Island, go shelling on the beaches, take a Captiva Island cruise, try a new water sport with YOLO, or discover the J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge. Visit our Area Guide page to learn about outdoor Sanibel activities and things to do in Captiva Island.
Pro Tip: We offer kayaks, bikes, board games and wiis for your entertainment, if we don’t have what you’re looking for you’ll find Sanibel and Captiva Island rentals at www.islandrentalservices.net.
Explore the Arts
Southwest Florida is known for a variety of annual festivals that take place throughout the winter months. Don’t miss out on the Art Walks in downtown Fort Myers River District every first Friday of the month. Along with the Art Walks, don’t miss out on the Music Walks that happen each third Friday in the same district. We’ll give you a small sample of the upcoming arts festivals to check out while staying in our Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel and Captiva
Island rentals:
ArtFest Fort Myers
Bonita Springs Fine Art and Fine Craft Festival
Cape Coral Arts and Music Festival
Hit the Farmers Market
During winter, you'll be able to walk through the open-air markets that flourish with vendor goodies from fall to spring. While staying in our Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel and Captiva Island rentals, you’ll find something almost every day! Here are the five top-rated farmers markets to check out while you’re on your Florida getaways.
Fort Myers Beach Farm & Art Market
Captiva Island Farmers Market
River District Farmers Market
Sanibel Island Farmers Market
Lakes Park Farmers Market
Beautiful Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel and Captiva Island Rentals
No matter what you do during your winter escapes, you’ll have the time of our life in the sun, where it’s nearly 75 degrees every day. We feature a variety of Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel, and Captiva Island rentals that are in the heart of all the adventure you can have outdoors. If you’d like to spend a happy hour at the Fort Myers Beach restaurants or want to try a famous slice key lime pie at the Sanibel and Captiva restaurants, you’ll have quick access to a variety of delicious eats and refreshing cocktails on vacation!
We welcome guests to give us a call at 1-239-472-2100 if you have any questions on Sanibel activities or things to do on Captiva Island, as we live, work, and, of course, play here! To browse through our properties, please visit our website.