Sanibel is a beautiful southwest Florida city located on Sanibel Island, known throughout the American South for its gorgeous Gulf of Mexico beaches, which are lined with seashells and attract windsurfers and sailors throughout the year. The scenic J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge is home to hundreds of marine life species, including roseate spoonbills, ospreys, alligators, and bobcats, while the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation offers a nature center and wetland trails. Canoeists and kayakers can paddle along the 190-mile Great Calusa Blueway, while shelling enthusiasts can view specimens from around the world at the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum.

Romantic getaways are offered at the beautiful beachfront Casa Ybel, which offers 114 condos and suites.

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