Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start to summer. Kick off the season with family travel to Fort Myers, Florida.
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The region offer family travelers a variety of accommodations. Visitors looking for a beachfront getaway, consider Pink Shell Beach Resort & Marina. Set on 12 acres, the property boasts private beaches, a spa and multiple pools. Another option, Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers Beach spans 7 acres and is home to recently opened Fins Up! Beach Club. Explore Sanibel Island with a stay at Sundial Beach Resort & Spa. This property features condo-style accommodations with fully equipped kitchens and private balconies. Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa offers plenty of on-site activities including a spa, waterslides, lazy river and 18-hole golf course.
Fort Myers offers dining options for even the pickiest of eaters. The Blue Giraffe and Gramma Dot’s are excellent spots on Sanibel Island. For the family who wants a little bit of everything, visit Rooftop at Riverside in Bonita Springs, Florida. This food truck park features a two-story bar with dining spaces and six distinct cuisines. Royal Scoop Homemade Ice Cream, Scoops on First and Pinocchio’s Original Italian Ice Cream are great options for travelers with a sweet tooth.
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Enjoy the great outdoors in Fort Myers. Relax on the beaches in Bonita Springs, Estero and Sanibel Island. Explore wildlife at J.N. “Ding” Darling Wildlife Refuge, Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve and Bonita Springs Wonder Garden. Watch the sunset on a cruise with Adventures in Paradise.
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