Monday, April 02, 2007
04/2007: Captiva Island, Florida
At the far end of Sanibel, reached by a small bridge, is the tiny but exclusive island of Captiva, which is so narrow in parts you can see both the Gulf and Bay. Although retaining its small-town feel, there is enormous but understated wealth here – not to mention a few world-famous residents.
The village is small and quaint and services are limited but the beach and bay is never more than 5 minutes walk away and the major bonus is that the beaches all face West – offering fabulous sunset views, which you don’t get on Sanibel.
Beyond the village, and comprising the two thirds of Captiva's northern end, is the large and luxurious South Seas Island Resort which is brimming with facilities suitable for all the family, and boasts 2 miles of superb beaches.
At the far end of Sanibel, reached by a small bridge, is the tiny but exclusive island of Captiva, which is so narrow in parts you can see both the Gulf and Bay. Although retaining its small-town feel, there is enormous but understated wealth here – not to mention a few world-famous residents.
The village is small and quaint and services are limited but the beach and bay is never more than 5 minutes walk away and the major bonus is that the beaches all face West – offering fabulous sunset views, which you don’t get on Sanibel.
Beyond the village, and comprising the two thirds of Captiva's northern end, is the large and luxurious South Seas Island Resort which is brimming with facilities suitable for all the family, and boasts 2 miles of superb beaches.
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