Fort Myers is not only a city steeped in history it is also a great example of ‘Old Florida’. By ‘Old Florida’, I mean the neighborhoods have many of the typical Florida style one level homes with the hurricane shutters on them and the streets are lined with trees covered in Spanish Moss hanging almost to the blacktop in some places. Thomas Edison and Henry Ford where so taken with Fort Myers that they both built elaborate winter homes here along with work shops that are today, along with the grounds are open to the public as a museum. There are also several award winning beaches nearby including Sanibel island, which is famous for it’s fantastic shelling opportunities, Fort Myers Beach just a short drive across the bridge and Lover’s Key a few mile to the south.

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By Steve Sewell

After all said and done as much as I enjoy the “buzz” of Orlando with it’s theme parks and attractions there comes a time when you just want to unwind and chill out. Or maybe it is not your type of thing to mix it up with the mouse.

Then the ideal place is South Florida and Fort Myers or Naples in particular. I love these places they are so far removed from the hustle and bustle of Orlando with an almost “Caribbean” laid back way of life.

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Author: Jen W.

Located on the naturally stunning Estero Island and offering a relaxed and friendly atmosphere that is distinctly different from the glitz and glamour of the other nearby resort communities, Fort Myers Beach is the perfect place to escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Whether the untamed nature of “Old Florida” has drawn you in or the miles of secluded beaches are your dream come true, Fort Myers Beach has everything you need for an enjoyable, easy-going getaway.

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