Small, engaging, and surrounded by white sandy beaches and 100 offshore islands, Fort Myers Beach in Florida is easily the ideal setting for a fantastic vacation. While it would be difficult to head to this gorgeous barrier island and not have an amazing experience, there are a few tidbits of information and travel tips you should know before you go.

Having your own transportation may be unnecessary.

If you are planning a vacation to most beach locations, renting a car or even driving your own set of wheels may seem desirable. However, having a car will not be a necessary thing in Fort Myers for most travelers. You can actually enjoy a lot of what the area has to offer by walking or even biking. This is especially true if you pick a beachfront hotel, which will give you access to the beach and likely several surrounding things to do and see. It is a lot of fun to explore the off-coast islands of Sanibel and Captiva, which are ideal day trip destinations and can be reached via public transportation.

Fort Myers Beach is an ideal place for children, so go ahead and bring them along.

While Fort Myers Beach is ideal for couples on a romantic getaway, it is also a kid-friendly destination. many of the beaches have shallow waters where kids can safely play and there are a ton of kid-friendly events and interesting things to do in the area. A few area attractions for kids and the whole family to enjoy include:

• Naples Zoo and Caribbean Gardens
• Dolphin tours at some of the area’s beaches
• Water sports activities, such as parasailing and jet skiing
• Shopping in Times Square
• Boston Red Sox & Minnesota Twins Spring Training Center
• Manatee Park

Planning a visit in spring and summer should start early.

While Fort Myers has a lot to offer no matter the time of year, with plenty of sunshine and ideal temperatures, travel to the area is much more common over the spring and summer. In the spring, a lot of spring breakers make their way to the area and a lot of families travel to the area over the summer. Therefore, if you are planning a vacation to the Fort Myers Beach area between March and September, it is best to start planning early to ensure you are able to get reservations where you would like to stay.

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