Sanibel

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Review:

Sanibel is a lush green island on the Florida Gulf of Mexico, just a short trip from Fort Myers. The island is surrounded by magnificent beaches and is famous for its breathtaking sunsets, historic lighthouses, and thousands of shells that provide endless entertainment to tourists who collect them as souvenirs.

The best thing to do on Sanibel is absolutely nothing, in one of many luxury resorts all around the island. If swimming, snorkeling, boating, and sunset watching are not enough for you, visit J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge, which protects about half of the island and where 245 species of birds live protected amongst a dense tangle of mangroves, together with crocodiles, giant manatees, and 30 other species of mammals.

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