Sanibel's Strong Presence on the Internet: Getting to know us

While we applaud and appreciate all the efforts made to familiarize the public with our enchanting Sanibel Island, we realize that many web sites, promotional pieces and even blogs like our own have certain limitations.  All of us, invested in the Island and well seasoned as residents and business owners, see this small piece of heaven through our veteran eyes.

Though we keep things honest in what we say, we do have a different process for filtering information that is not necessarily present with the average vacation renter....or even above average vacation renter.

For those looking for an off the beaten path view of Sanibel, a quick excursion through the internet may provide that opportunity.

There are many pages devoted to the Island on such social media outlets as Facebook, where feedback is numerous and virtually on a daily basis. Those weighing in with opinions are doing so with, in most cases, no bias, or at least no apparent one. 

Some of the groups are marked "closed" which means you have to join the page to see the comments or make one yourself, but the back  and forth remarks certainly give the reader a look into the Island that more formalized approaches miss.

And, as they say, one picture is worth a thousand words.  There are several photo pages where not only can you see some beautiful images of the island but also find some good background on the pictures taken.  Among the image rich sites for Sanibel are instagram , now known as iconosquare, and pinterest.

Again, with some of these pages you may have to register to see the offerings, but some are very special with ways to catalogue and book mark what you are viewing.

Of course there is the dowager of internet pages for Sanibel discussions which are posted in the forums on TripAdvisor.  As with anything you find on the internet, discretion is always important since there is no way to verify exactly who is posting and what their intention is.  But you will find a lively group discussing all aspects of Sanibel in these forums and can generally discern the realities by reading between the lines.

Yelp also offers reviews of various aspects of the island and can be helpful in reviewing where and how to spend your time and money on island.

A well read consumer will always enjoy Sanibel the most!