8 Sep 2022
There’s one pet peeve guests have when renting a condo or home; losing your keys and/or getting locked out of your place.
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25 Aug 2022
We receive many reviews from our guests, and more than most of them are how they enjoyed where they stayed. Recently, one visitor took the time to tell us not only how great their rental was, but also how they re-discovered the natural wonder of...
10 Jun 2022
After two years of postponements due to the pandemic, Sanibel and Captiva are ready to celebrate our nation’s birthday once again, including its famous parade and fireworks!
Residents and visitors are invited to gather along Periwinkle Way early on July 4th (which is a...
1 Jun 2022
Forget that other Holiday rush…the Sanibel Holiday Rush is in full swing!
After the incredible year Southwest Florida tourism had in 2021, it soon became clear that Sanibel would be a popular destination again in 2022. We just didn’t realize it would happen...
15 Apr 2022
One of the most common needs when visiting Sanibel (or any beach location, for that matter) is beach-style towels. We at Sanibel Holiday are often asked if the condos and homes we rent have beach towels, which is not as easy to answer as you'd...
10 Dec 2021
Before we get to the dining options, we want to let you know that the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge will be open on Christmas Day with FREE ADMISSION for the motor trail!
First, the bad news. If you are arriving on Christmas Day,...
2 Oct 2021
Earlier this year, the owners of the Bailey’s Shopping Center decided to permanently close the islands’ only movie theater, Island Cinema (We should note that the BIG Arts center does show films on Monday nights from November to April, but these are mostly independent films...
22 Aug 2021
Sanibel Island is renowned for its great shelling. It is considered to be in the top 3 shell collecting beaches in the world. The phrase "Sanibel Stoop" refers to the many people you will see all year long bent over collecting shells from the beach....
29 Jul 2021
This past weekend, there have been three incidents in Southwest Florida in which five people have been seriously hurt by lightning strikes. One of them occurred on the beach near the Sanibel Beach Club off Nerita Street on Saturday afternoon (July 24). This probably most...
13 Jul 2021
For over a year now, the tolls at the Sanibel Causeway have been unmanned. Originally, cash collections were suspended, and booths were closed to protect employees and the public as the COVID-19 pandemic began across the state and the world. Proceeds were collected through what...