Turnkey Accommodations, Turkey Dinner and More Good Reasons to Visit Sanibel in November

November is a great month to visit the Island of Sanibel. The weather is great, there are lots of nice places with availability. There are lots of fun things to do.

Although Thanksgiving week special rates are not yet available (and that week is a popular one so there may not be specials) there are some very nice condo units still open for the weeks preceding the holiday week that are now offering discounted rates. Take a look by clicking here:

http://www.sanibelholiday.com/specials.php

Equally enticing, those seeking a beach holiday with something a little different in the way of "entertainment" have a few nice choices.

The 16th Annual Esperanza Woodring Castnet Rodeo takes place on November 7. A family event where children and adults throw castnets at moving and stationary targets, prizes are given to all children entrants. The first place winner in the adult category will receive a $500 prize. Refreshments will be available. Free Lessons & Demonstrations: 8:00am to 9:00am. Children's Competition Begins: 9:30am. Adult Competition Begins: 1:00pm. The fun takes place at The Bait Box, 1041 Periwinkle Way. Call 239.472.1618 or go to www.thebaitbox.com/ for more information and a registration form.

And, there is not just one, but two great night out events at the School House Theater on the Island.

Lovely Night: The Music of Oscar Hammerstein

Oct 15 - Nov 7
Performance Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Show Times: 8pm

A rousing tribute to the music of Oscar Hammerstein II, a composer of some 850 songs including "Getting To Know You," "The Sound of Music," "Old Man River" and "Oklahoma!"


"Plaza Suite" by Neil Simon

Nov 12 - Dec 5
Performance Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Show Times: 8pm

More cinema fan than live theater devotee? You might want to explore the film series at Big Arts.

The November “Hollywood Speaks Out” series will explore the impact of feature entertainment films that dared to deal with contemporary social concerns in American society. Introduction and discussion of each film will be led by Dr. Robert Hilliard. Autographed copies of his latest book, Hollywood Speaks Out: Pictures That Dared to Protest Real World Issues will be available for purchase


If you are lucky enough to have your plans to visit the Island for the Thanksgiving week, you can enjoy a scrumptious Thanksgiving buffet at Tween Waters or have the whole meal brought to your holiday accommodation by either of the two major grocery stores on Island, Bailey's or Jerry's.

So, sun, fun and food are just here waiting for your arrival in November. Can you think of a nicer place to be?