Florida Island Hopper- The Beaches & Spas of Sanibel & Captiva Islands
(trip #228)4 days in Captiva, FL ($$$) — This 5 day adventure south of Florida will have you island hopping between Sanibel, Captiva, and Cayo Costa Islands. Enjoy your gulf-side hotel with tons of amenities. To get into the spirit of island culture, two long days at local spas will get you relaxed. Take your group on an island adventure which includes snorkeling, dolphin watching, and shell collecting on beautiful quiet beaches reachable only by boat. Note: True to the laid back island culture, most businesses open closer to lunch time than breakfast. Island traffic is also very slow, so plan extra time to get to your island adventures!
Day 1
3:00PM Order Groceries Ahead of Time
at Publix Grocery Pick-Up
4600 Summerlin RdFort Myers, FLGet a Map
Use this great service to buy your breakfast items ahead of time as you drive from Fort Myers to Captiva.
- $10 - $20 plus cost of groceries
- (239) 939-1771
How to Book — Two days before you leave for your vacation, arrange for Publix to have the groceries you'll need for your vacation ready for you. Fax a grocery order and provide an emergency contact number (cell phone), a date and time when you will pick the groceries up at the store, and indicate if you want your groceries "cool bagged" (to keep cold items cold). Don't forget to stop and pick up your groceries on your way to your Villa!
4:00PM Group Resort
at South Seas Island Resort
5400 Plantation RoadCaptiva, FLGet a Map
South Seas Island Resort offers an infinite number of ways to escape from everyday worries, reconnect with family, and enjoy a wide array of recreation options. Come, play in spirited paradise. The exceptional Captiva lodging is in the middle of it all, offering a wide array of amenities, including tennis, golf, eleven pools, two hot tubs, and a trolley service for easy transportation around the resort and off property to Captiva Village restaurants and stores.
- From $149 per night
- 866-565-5089
How to Book — Contact the South Seas Resort by phone or check the website to arrange details for your groups' stay.
7:00PM Welcome Dinner
at Old Captiva House
15951 Captiva DriveCaptiva, FLGet a Map
This fine dining restaurant is located at Tween Waters Inn. Cuisine is "New Florida," a passionate combination of island foods and flavors.
- $30 - $50
- 1-239-472-5161
How to Book — Reservations required, call to arrange details.
Day 2
3:00PM Relax at the Spa!
at Sbarra's Day Spa
15951 Captiva DriveCaptiva, FLGet a Map
Island culture requires you to relax! Gain inspiration from the Sbarra Spa, a chic, Retro 1940's style Spa located in the Tween Waters Inn. Go to the website to see the variety of services offered.
- $6- $425/treatment
- 1-800-472-5337 or 1-239-472-53...
How to Book — Call ahead to make group reservations.
7:00PM Group Dinner
at The Bubble Room
15001 Captiva DriveCaptiva, FLGet a Map
At the Bubble Room you will be treated to fine cuisine in a wild, loud island restaurant. The towering, ultra-divine desserts are not to be missed.
- $35- $50
- 1-239-472-5558
How to Book — Make advanced dinner reservations.
Day 3
9:00AM Beach Adventure
at Adventures in Paradise Shelling & Snorkeling Tour
Port Sanibal Marina 14341 Port Comfort RoadCaptiva, FLGet a Map
Sanibel & Captiva Island and their surrounding neighbors collect the best variety of shells of any American beach. Book this tour guide to escort you to the outer Islands and Cayo Costa where there are few tourists, beautiful beaches, and plenty of shells. Make certain you call ahead to make reservations and you mention the size of your group. During your tour you will lunch at Barnacle Phil's- an off shore restaurant only reachable by boat. Departs 9am, returns 3pm.
- $55/adult, $35/child
- 1-239-472-8443 or 1-239-437-16...
How to Book — Call to book a tour.
6:00PM Group Dinner
at The Mucky Duck
11546 Andy Rosse LaneCaptiva, FLGet a Map
An English pub popular with locals and tourists. The patio is a fun place to be at sunset when a party is inevitably kicked up.
- $35- $50
- 1-239-472-3434
How to Book — Reservations not accepted.
Day 4
3:00PM Pamper Yourselves at the Spa
at Sanibel Day Spa
2075 Periwinkle Way, Unit 27Sanibel, FLGet a Map
Indulge yourselves with a unique spa experience. See the website for a list of services offered.
- $5- $246/treatment, $154- $394/packages
- 1-877-695-1588 or 1-239-395-22...
How to Book — Sanibel Day Spa will book private spa parties for groups of up to 25 guests. Contact the Spa for more information and to arrange details.
6:00PM Farewell Dinner
at Keylime Bistro at the Captiva Island Inn
11509 Andy Rosse LaneCaptiva, FLGet a Map
Excellent food is served at the Keylime Bistro and live music will lighten your mood!
- $35- $50
- 1-800-454-9898 or 1-239-395-40...
How to Book — Call to make a reservation. Open for dinner from 5pm-10pm. Lounge open until 1am.
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