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Fall is always the quietest time of the year on the islands. It’s also one of our best-kept secrets. Businesses have been spruced up during the summer months, the sky becomes a cerulean blue, the humidity drops and the beach beckons with its offerings of shells and long, slow, intimate walks. Over the past few years, we’ve had more and more people tell us they visited us during the fall...

‘Ding Darling Days has been a favorite pastime for residents and guests for years. This weeklong event is a wonderful experience and a great way to learn about the many aspects of the refuge and the benefits it provides to our human and wildlife community. The activities are varied with an eye to offering fun & educational experiences for all family members. Many are free. Be sure to check out...

Island Vacations takes pride in our award-winning selection of condos, homes, and cottages. Our owners continue to update their properties for your comfort and convenience.  This summer we have added some new options for your 17-18 Sanibel stay! We have more properties waiting for their photo shoot, so check back again for updates. Here are some of our new options: Beachy Keen – Monthly Rental   Egret Home – Monthly...

Thank you for voting us “The Best” Each year our local paper, “The Island Reporter”, devotes two issues to asking residents and guests who they consider the best business providers in specific categories. Since 2015 Island Vacations has been pleased to have been nominated the best in several areas. We thought you’d enjoy this brief video and we want to thank our owners for providing us with such wonderful properties...

  Seashells, Sunsets, Sea Life, & Serenades September is a special time on Sanibel Island. It’s perfect for couples, romance, and quiet times with friends. The sky becomes a more vibrant shade of blue, the Sanibel summer crowd disappears and the warm breezes and the spectacular sunset are all the excuse you’ll need for a romantic evening beach stroll. If you’re lucky, you may come across turtle hatchlings as they...

Island Vacations Kicks-Off Its 20 Year Celebration!     Island Vacations is kicking-off our 20th year in business and we invite you to become part of the celebration! Book a stay with Island Vacations during August 2017 for any date between August 2017 and August 2018*, and we’ll include a colorful, complimentary Island Vacations beach towel in your welcome bag! It’s our way of saying “Thank You for 20 Great...

July is a great time for an Island Vacation with your family on Sanibel & Captiva Islands. Easy access to water (the Gulf or the pool) means you’ll always be cool. Here are some ways to enjoy your time on Sanibel.   The Gulf of Mexico With over 17 miles of beach to explore, we’re sure you’ll find a favorite beach. If you’re staying at a beachfront property, or across...

Head to the beach The most obvious activity is to explore the beach. With over 17 miles of beaches, you can explore for days. Be sure to hunt for the Sanibel Six, the graphics and information at this link are provided by our friend Pam Rambo of iLoveShelling.com. These varieties can all be found on Sanibel and if you discover all or most of them, you’ll have a good start...

May is national bicycle month! In 2014 the City of Sanibel was awarded a “Silver” designation by the League of American Bicyclists in recognition of being a safe bike city. With over 25 miles of “shared use paths”, Sanibel is the perfect place for the entire family to explore on bicycles. Locally you can rent bikes from Billy’s Rentals (two locations) or Finnimore’s. The city has produced a video about the...

Springtime on Sanibel Island is a special time of the year. We’re between spring break and summer vacation. It’s the perfect time for couples, or those looking for some quiet time before the kids are home for the summer, to come for a visit. Our Sanctuary Island has its own rhythm this season. Let’s see what’s going on…   It’s Turtle Time! From April through October several species of sea...