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Sanibel Farmers Market

Most of Sanibel Holiday’s guests arrive on Saturdays. If there’s one thing we are sure to mention as you check in, it’s to head for the Farmer’s Market the following Sunday.

We are VERY happy to announce that the Sanibel Farmer’s Market returns Sunday, October...

The annual Island Hopper Songwriter Fest is a series of intimate performances in multiple settings from mid to late September, part of which includes our neighboring Captiva Island.  Presented by the Lee County Visitor and Convention Bureau, iHeart Radio, and BMI Music, featuring over 70...

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...

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...

Dolphins playing in boat wake

We’ve mentioned many times that Sanibel has boomed in new bookings since last summer.  This has led to many first-time visitors who have heard about our little paradise and have decided to finally visit or went when they were kids and want to relive those...

We talk a lot about Sanibel and Captiva, but Southwest Florida features a number of barrier islands that are also worth exploring.  However, you can’t drive to them.

The Sanibel Causeway (originally built in 1963) ushered in a new age of tourism to Sanibel and...

2021 out 2022 in

Another year has come to pass, which is harder to believe than ever.  The islands were so busy this year, the time just flew by us.

We have several suggestions for ringing in 2022, Island Style.  Unless otherwise indicated, most businesses are scheduled to open...

Sanibel Lighthouse at Christmas

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,...

Island Cinima Logo

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...

The Bubble Room exterior

MERRY CHRISTMAS! (But, wait...it's barely September.  What happened to the pumpkin spice?)

We said that because "It's Always Christmas at The Bubble Room," one of Captiva Island's legendary restaurants.  From the first step inside it looks like Christmas from the 1920s to the 1940s exploded...

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