Sanibel-Captiva Islands ★Essential★ Guide
By Sutro Media
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Description
★ Know Sanibel-Captiva from the inside out. ★
Sanibel Island, Florida: It conjures images of seashell-carpeted beaches, lazy gulf waves, skies and beaches full of birds and other wildlife, and palm-tree-silhouetted skies. Readers of Conde Nast Traveler name it among the top 10 U.S. islands year after year. Birding and paddling magazines also sing its praises. Sister island, Captiva, also wins kudos for its romantic sunset beaches and end-of-the-world quirky seclusions.
Besides suntans, the islands nurture their own brand of culture inspired by the beauty and rawness of its nature. Carefully developed to prevent condo-buildup and overdevelopment, the islands boast their lack of traffic and street lights. They boast instead, their rural, small-town nature where dining on local seafood and shopping at candy shops, fashion boutiques, and art galleries while away time off the beach.
About two-thirds of the islands have been preserved by government and private stewardship for the enjoyment of bikers, hikers, kayakers, boaters, and other nature lovers. Its calm seas further encourage exploration in the great outdoors where fishing, sailing, water-skiing, snorkeling, island-hopping provide adventure.
This guide takes you to the islands’ don’t miss and secret wildlife attractions, museums, and restaurants with an evaluative eye toward what’s best and what’s not. Helpful information, images, and a review of each location gives you the full picture.
★ About the Author ★
Chelle Koster Walton has lived on Sanibel Island ever since she came to her senses and fled Minnesota in 1981. A freelance travel writer, she has authored and co-authored a dozen travel guides including Great Destinations: The Sarasota, Sanibel Island & Naples Book (Countryman Press) and Fodor’s Florida. She has authored thousands of articles for publications and Web sites including Miami Herald, USA Today, National Geographic Traveler, Away.com, and others. Walton also writes and produces getaway segments for the local PBS affiliate, WGCU-TV in Fort Myers.
★ About Sutro Media ★
This guide is published in partnership with Sutro Media. By enabling local writers to share their expertise on mobile phones, Sutro Media is making it easier and more fun to explore the world!
If you have any problems, comments, or suggestions for improvement, we'd love to hear from you - letusknow@sutromedia.com
What's New In Version 1.1
+ Double the original number of listings + photos
+ New categories for shopping, accommodations, nightlife, day trips
And the software just keeps getting better…
Customer Reviews
The island as the locals know it
My parents live on Sanibel and I go to the islands frequently (and my husband and I were even married at 'Tween Waters!) What I like most about this app is that the author gives you straightforward reviews of the places that those who live on Sanibel acually visit. Well done!
It's ok
It's an opinionated app which is only done by the editor of course you can leave a comment but not add content. Could use tons more content even if it means more photos please!. It's also mainly food based and no shops are added some really nice shops near Jerry's they are excellent.
I don't know but alot of restaurants on Sanibel has a thing with fries overweighting food portions, portions should be discussed as well, tourist gimmick not to say unhealthy been going there 15 years every summer. The editor adds some mediocre restaurants and denies some users ideas on better restaurants not all the time are they consistent... I respect this is coming from a local and a person who believes in their local business making it a feel good app but has a long way to! Honest review I just went aug 14 2010 and used this app. I am a bit disappointed.
- $1.99
- Category: Travel
- Updated:May 17, 2010
- Current Version:1.1
- 1.1
- 9.5 MB
- Language:English
- Seller:Sutro Media
- © Chelle Koster Walton
Requirements:Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Requires iPhone OS 3.0 or later.
