TripAdvisor Rates Sanibel Among Best Beaches

In its 2011 Traveler's Choice awards, TripAdvisor named Sanibel among the best beaches not only in the country, but in its world wide choices as well.



Taking the number 5 place (out of 25) in the USA, Sanibel got its high positioning for the shelling to be found on its beaches: "Saunter on the shell-speckled sands of tropical barrier island, Sanibel, on Florida's Gulf coast. Quiet, secluded White Beach, with its scurrying sandpipers, offers a respite from the holidaymaking hordes elsewhere, while Turner Beach lures those with their sights on shells or the day’s catch."



Placing a little lower on a world wide basis (number 16 out of 25), the Island still received accolades when competing with such dazzling beaches as those on Bora Bora and actually placed above the world class beaches in Thailand and Hawaii.



So how does a sleepy, 12 mile tropical barrier Island get such big notoriety?



Well, the shelling is clearly a factor in its popularity, but there are several others as well when considering personal preferences for a beach vacation.



We have to acknowledge that the affordability of Sanibel helps it gain advantage. It is not by far the least expensive destination in Florida, but for what it offers, it is clearly a value package. It is still driveable from many locations within the USA, and even those holiday makers coming from further away can often find a good air fare.



Accommodations are diverse and provide lots of options to the family traveling together or for couples or singles seeking a great place to stay. Houses, cottages, condos, Inns all offer a different experience and a good quality. The Island is small enough that there is no such thing as being very far from the beach or very far from the many restaurants and shops for that matter.



And, nature abounds despite the comforts, conveniences and accommodation options available. Look around and in one sweeping glance one can take in the emerald green of the Gulf, the incredible variety of birds, the lush topicality and, of course, the awesome shelling.



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