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Finally!
A complete guide to Sanibel and Captiva
Florida's
Sanibel and Captiva islands have been popular vacation destinations
for over 100 years. Today nearly two million visitors come to
the islands annually. But until now there has never been a guidebook
devoted to the islands.
"Sanibel
& Captiva: A Guide to the Islands," written by Sanibel
residents, is a handbook to all the islands have to offer. It's
packed with useful, down-to-earth information on Sanibel and
Captiva's beaches, shelling, wildlife, fishing, biking, hiking,
boating, shopping, restaurants and accommodations, and includes
hundreds of tips on how to have fun.
The full-color,
304-page book is an invaluable resource for visitors wanting
a few days of real-Florida fun and sun on these legendary, unique
islands.
There's a
full chapter on local shells, another on wildlife, still another
on the J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife refuge.
The Restaurants chapter reviews 64 places to eat, from snack
shacks to gourmet bistros.
Authors Julie
and Mike Neal share their secrets about exploring the islands
and viewing wildlife, revealing their favorite locations to spot
dolphins, manatees, birds, reptiles and other creatures. Readers
discover hidden bike paths and long-forgotten hiking trails,
and even learn how to spot alligator tracks.
What further
sets this book apart is its in-depth coverage of island life,
from prehistoric times to today. It describes Sanibel and Captiva's
incredible pirate legends, and the Victorian-age beginnings of
island tourism. Current residents share their thoughts on everything
from feeding wildlife to nude sunbathing.
Best of all,
"Sanibel & Captiva: A Guide to the Islands" is
filled with over 350 color photos, most never before published.
"We
love our life on Sanibel," Julie Neal says. "But over
the years we've noticed many people who come here don't really
know what to do. They go to the beach, but don't know how to
take advantage of it. They want to see an alligator, or a spoonbill,
but don't know where to look. They rent a boat, but don't see
the dolphins jumping behind them! And they drive right past the
best restaurants; the places every islander loves. If they only
knew what they were missing!
"That's
why we wrote this book," she adds, "so people don't
miss out. So everyone's days on the islands are as fun and rewarding
as ours."
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