Sanibel Noted Again: Best Beach to escape Winter!

With all the accolades and acclaims that our tiny island receives, it is difficult to keep track of the many causes for applauses.

But just in time for high season, Sanibel has once again been noted for its unique character, charm and appeal.

The online travel guide, smartertravel.com, just  named 10 beaches through out the country , including the U.S. Virgin Islands, as the best beaches to escape the winter blues.

And Sanibel Island is the first up of the ten named.

Of course the Island is a bit warmer than most of those on the list, and no doubt that gives it even more desirability.

But equally compelling is the description of the Island and its charms. 

Noting that "This roughly 12-mile-long, hammock-shaped island off of Florida's southwest coast is one of the best places in the country for collecting shells. It's east-west orientation acts like a huge shelf on which shells from the Gulf accumulate—especially on the beach on the south side of the island. "  The article also comments on the views and other niceties to be found.

But even a glowing testimony to Sanibel can not in one brief article mention all the very special options available.

The miles of biking trails, the number of birds to be sighted, the multiple dining experiences to be had and the cultural activities that abound in winter set us apart from the rest.

For an Island devoted to the preservation and adoration of nature, Sanibel has been able to blend every comfort and convenience into a stay.

Jerry's market will do your shopping for you and deliver it to your door, as will Bailey's market.  You can find a pet sitter for your pooch on the Island and a baby sitter for your kid as well.  There are activities for children and adults at the Sanibel Island Sea School, and possibly the best shell museum in the world for every one.

We would need a few pages to detail the extraordinary number of things you can see and do on Sanibel Island.  Shelling is certainly one of the most popular, but only one of many delightful activities.

Escape the winter blues with a stay on Sanibel!