Plan a trip to Fort Myers, Florida, for Memorial Day weekend family travel. The Fort Myers – Islands, Beaches & Neighborhoods area offers plenty of family fun in the sun.
Book a stay at ‘Tween Waters Island Resort & Spa on Captiva Island. Set on 13 acres, the property boasts one-, two- or three-bedroom cottages, as well as pools, a spa, fitness center and restaurants. Nightly rates start at $284. Pink Shell Beach Resort & Marina at Fort Myers Beach is home to a spa, marina, two restaurants, a private beach, rooftop pool and oceanfront pool. Nightly rates start at $389.
© Fort Myers – Islands, Beaches & Neighborhoods
Outdoor activities are a must during your stay. Head to Boca Grande for a low-key beach experience. Sun Splash Family Waterpark features a lazy river, water slides, rope races and other outdoor fun. For wildlife lovers, check out JN “Ding” Darling Wildlife Refuge, Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve and Bonita Springs Wonder Garden.
Explore the local food scene. With multiple locations, Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille offers locally sourced seafood. Wickies Lighthouse on Sanibel Island is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. For a sweet treat, check out Pinocchio’s Original Italian Ice Cream.
© Fort Myers – Islands, Beaches & Neighborhoods
There are many breweries for craft beer enthusiasts to check out during their visit, including Fort Myers Brewing Co., Riptide Brewing Company, Millennial Brewing Company and Coastal Dayz Brewery.
The 14th annual Fort Myers Film Festival takes place during Memorial Day weekend. Held May 22–26, the festival highlights short films from local filmmakers.
Read This Next
#WhereverFamily
Insta FeedCaribbean
Sep 21, 2026Sonesta Sint Maarten’s Newest Deal is Perfect Excuse for Fall Getaway
Autumn at home might be filled with changing leaves and pumpkin spice, but, in the Caribbean, it means sunshine and sandy beaches. In other words, it’s a great place to sneak off for a fall getaway to recharge and refresh before the holidays are upon us, and the current deal offered at Sonesta Sint Maarten resorts make it an affordable option for families and couples.
Sponsored Content
Best of Both Worlds
Enjoy the best of both worlds when you fly with TAP Air Portugal thanks to the Portugal Stopover program. With the program, TAP passengers, whether traveling for business, leisure or both, can stop in Portugal for up to 10 days at no additional airfare on the way to their final destination. What does this mean for travelers wishing to explore by both land and sea? It means after flying to Portugal with TAP and experiencing the country in an entirely new way, travelers can then embark on scenic river and ocean cruises from Portugal’s port cities, or fly with TAP to another European destination.
Hotels
Sep 18, 2026“MasterChef” Experience Coming to Dreams Resorts & Spas in Mexico, Caribbean
Beyond resort pools and beaches, family travelers (especially little ones) crave immersive and learning experiences. One brand, Hyatt’s Dreams Resorts & Spas, leans into this shift with an expanded collaboration with MasterChef Junior.
Hotels
Sep 18, 2026Best Western Rewards, WorldHotels Rewards Launch Global Double Points Promotion
Family travelers looking to book a getaway before the end of 2026 won’t want to miss new wallet-friendly rates and deals from BWH Hotels. Available Sept. 8 to Dec. 31, this deal lets members of Best Western Rewards and WorldHotels Rewards earn double points on qualifying stays at any Best Western-banded hotel worldwide or participating WorldHotels property.
Sponsored Content
GET TO KNOW TAP FORBIZ
Unlock flexible, refined business travel with TAP Air Portugal’s program, TAP FORBIZ. Developed for small, medium and large Companies, with options for corporate events, TAP FORBIZ offers exclusive advantages adapted to each type of business.
Travel Tips
Sep 16, 2026On Location: Experience The Real-Life Settings of Your Favorite Films and TV Shows
Set-jetting is more than just a cute play on words. It’s a travel concept that lets you visit the real-life settings of some of your favorite movies and television shows. At one time you had to go someplace like Universal Studios in Hollywood to visit your favorite movie and television show sets. While you can still take studio tours (the Warner Bros. Studio Tour in London is the place to go if you are a diehard fan of the Harry Potter franchise), these days there are filming locations all over the world, and the tourism industry makes visiting them in person as easy as buying a plane ticket.
ShareThis