Finding The Perfect Captiva Island Rentals For Your Vacation

When you are trying to find the perfect destination location, you can find it easily. Selecting from any of the beautiful homes at Captiva Island rentals is a way to enter the natural wonders of Florida on a tiny island that is surrounded by breathtaking and pristine beauty.

At the very end of the Florida Peninsula are a set of small islands. This tiny island is attached by bridge to Sanibel Island which is the only way to get to Captiva by car. The sister islands share many of the activities and wonders that you will enjoy while you are here. There are numerous activities that will delight you and make a great family trip. The unique characteristics of the Island present a welcome retreat from the busy and hectic lifestyle that may people have.

Captiva Beach and Turner Beach are the two public beaches on the island. There are over five miles of beautiful white, sandy beach that will provide you with hours of fun and relaxation. From May to September many of the islanders enjoy "shelling." With over 250 types of mollusks living near the island, you can find beautiful pastel shells that will be a wonderful memory of your trip.

There is no need to worry about having stinky shells in your luggage. The Island Tourist Center provides detailed information on how you can check shells to see if the mollusk is alive and where to put it in the water so it can rejoin the other sea life. If the shell is empty, you will be taught how to clean the shell and prepare it for transport and safe keeping.

The pristine beauty of this island has drawn artists and writers to its' shores for hundreds of years and when you are lying on the beach, watching the dolphins play a short distance away, you will know why it is the well kept secret of Florida. When you want to take explore the island, the scenic drive takes you through a wonderful route that is teeming with stunning bougainvilleas, giant cactus, and tropical flora and fauna.

You can enjoy a fabulous fishing experience or watch the dolphins play in the ocean. Taking a fishing tour, you will be able to fish and see up to fifty types of fish that live near the island. There are over twenty-two miles of bike paths on the islands and you can rent a bike for the duration of your vacation if you like.

Plan on spending at least one day at J. N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge. There is a wonderful education center that provides a history of the region. There are 6300 acres of refuge that provides bike and walking paths, canoe trails and tram tours.

Wander through the great shops and galleries, they will be easy to find. At the end of Captiva Drive, on Andy Rosse Lane you are going to find some spectacular art galleries, antique shops, pottery shops, and more. There are theatre companies on both islands that will provide delightful entertainment to both adults and children.

Playing golf on one of the great courses, tennis, racquetball, or jogging on the beach will just be a part of your vacation when you stay at Captiva Island Rentals on the beach.

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