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Date Posted: 22:25:11 05/31/06 Wed
Author: Janie
Subject: Re: 1st time Sanibel vacationer
In reply to: John B. 's message, "Re: 1st time Sanibel vacationer" on 10:39:11 05/22/06 Mon

Check out www.captivacruises.com
They do a good shelling adventure to Cayo Costa.







We have never stayed at the resort you mentioned, so I
>can't give feedback on that, however there are other
>activities I would recommend.There is a place on the
>mainland called Corkscrew Swamp (about 45 minutes SE
>of the causeway), which is a fantastic place for bird
>watching. It is an Audobon sanctuary with a 2.25 mile
>boardwalk through several ecosystems, with a ton of
>birds and gators. For kayaking in the mangroves, I
>recommend Captiva Kayak, on Captiva; they have really
>good gear, and easy access to Blind Pass as well as a
>mangrove island with a nice trail through it. Bike
>riding is good all over Sanibel (not so good on
>Captiva, as there are fewer trails). San-Cap
>foundation has a nice hiking trail by the Sanibel
>river. C.R.O.W. is interesting, if you are interested
>in hearing about wildlife rescue. The Shell Museum is
>interesting, if you like shells. Ding Darling also is
>nice for trails and wildlife, although I think you
>will see more wildlife at Corkscrew. The Everglades
>are intersting if you have learned a bit about them
>first; it is a rather subtle wonder, and if you don't
>know what you are looking at, it looks a lot like a
>big, wet field.
>
>Doc Fords is a good casual restaurant, as are Traders,
>Island Cow, Lazy Flamingo and RC Otters. Nicer places
>include Traders (it is a bit flexible), Ellingtons,
>Mad Hatter and myriad others. I am sure others will
>chime in with their favorites ;-)
>
>John R. Brauer
>Clinical Psychologist
>Elmhurst and Joliet IL
>www.wellminds.org

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