Fort Myers

Fort Myers is a bustling metropolis with ecological, historical and cultural attractions, as well as shopping across the spectrum – high-end outlets, antiques, boutiques and outdoor malls. Dining and nightlife entertain when the sun goes down, with almost nightly spectacular “shows" as it sinks over the Caloosahatchee river. 

Fort Myers is the perfect place to soak up some history – take a historic downtown walking tour with the Southwest Florida Museum of History, or take advantage of the ample opportunities for antiques hunting. You could also take the kids to the Imaginarium Hands-On Museum & Aquarium for an afternoon of hands-on learning and exploration. Budding historians, scientists and inventors will want to take a narrated tour of the Edison and Ford Winter Estates, just south of downtown - children of all ages will enjoy the indoor/outdoor celebration of the prolific inventors’ and industrialists’ lives.

There’s a range of accommodation available in Fort Myers from affordable luxury at the Residence Inn Fort Myers Sanibel, to the boutique Hotel Indigo with a rooftop pool and bar overlooking the Caloosahatchee River – there’s something to suit every taste. 

Fort Myers is suitable for families and couples who are looking for great dining opportunities, culture and history.

Fort Myers Beach, situated at the northern tip of Estero Island on the tranquil Gulf of Mexico, faces out to Sanibel Island on one side, and San Carlos Island and the mainland on the other. Visitors return year after year for its laid back holiday atmosphere, dazzlingly fine white sandy beaches which gently shelve into the ocean, great seafood and entertainment – in fact you'd think you were in the Caribbean.

Hotels, cafes and restaurants line the wide white sand beach stretching for seven miles. You can sit back and enjoy the sun, walk along the beach and stop off at one of the beach bar/cafes and listen to live music, or try your hand at one of the many watersports available on the beach. There is even a sailing school located on the sound which is great for relaxed family days out in sheltered and shallow waters, or for those looking for a little adrenaline on the Gulf.

There is plenty to enjoy away from the beach too: head to the seafood market and try local shrimp and crab delicacies; people watch in Times Square and San Carlos Blvd with their beach stores, restaurants, bars and cafes – this is the heart of Fort Myers Beach and a great place to visit during the day or evening. Close by you can also explore Matanzas Pass Preserve, a small nature reserve which leads you through a maze of mangroves to the water and stunning vistas. 

Fort Myers Beach also offers a daily boat service to Key West on the Key West Express by catamaran, where you can watch the dolphins play in the wake of the boat as you make your way down to the Keys, with stunning sunsets on the return journey. 

Accommodation options on Fort Myers Beach are varied – Outrigger Beach Resort is a full-service resort on the southern, quieter end of Fort Myers Beach, whilst Pink Shell Beach Resort and Marina – perfect for families – is on the northern end of the beach. 

Fort Myers Beach is suitable for families and couples who are looking to be close to amenities and places of interest and of course a great beach.