Spring Break on Sanibel: No Wild Parties and Still Lots of Fun!

Don't ask me why it is that spring vacation planning is often left to the last moment. Every family knows that there will be a spring break at their local school and that they may want to be away, preferably away some place warm.

Several weeks in March through April are spring break sessions in schools around the country.These weeks are undoubtedly the busiest weeks on Sanibel Island and other resorts in the sun. Every one knows this.Yet, each year with the arrival of February, I and other vacation property managers and owners begin receiving inquiries for a place to stay during the week of their spring break.

So, what makes spring break so popular on Sanibel?

Well, it's not the wild parties, cars on the beach, all night drinking fests and unlimited opportunities for torrid romances. There are zero to little of those distractions to be found and, in fact, the quietude of the Island, comparatively speaking, is what draws families looking for good, clean fun which can even include learning a little.

Sanibel Sea School offers programs for adults and children. For children with curiosity about their environment, there is no better way to learn.The Sanibel Sea School promotes marine conservation. Through research and education, Sanibel Sea School teaches children and adults about marine ecosystems. Using the setting of the barrier island habitats of Sanibel and Captiva as an opportunity to touch, feel and understand, the school provides a close up of sea life. Through this experience, students will gain an intimate perspective of the ocean, its inhabitants and the tightly woven fabric of our global environment. Completion of a class is awarded with a certificate of mastery, something your children can bring home along with their shell collections.

In addition to the Sanibel Sea School, C.R.O.W. (the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife) offers children and families an opportunity to see how wildlife is rescued and treated successfully before release back into the wild. If your children have ever expressed interest in being a veterinarian, this experience will be fascinating for them.

And if they need a little more excitement, there are segways and scooters for rent on Island, parasailing adventures, and canoe and kayak rentals. And, just off the Island are the rides and games at Fort Myers beach. The Water Park in Cape Coral will provide all the thrills your child needs in a family friendly environment.

Bored on Sanibel? Only if you want to be!