Captiva Island Florida

This is a quaint vacation island where you can go "to get away from it all". The island is located north of Sanibel, off the the coast of southwest Florida. Here you can relax and have fun on some of the State's best beaches. You can also enjoy a boat ride out on the beautiful waters that surround this exquisite island. Or you can take a stroll out on a fishing pier, where you are likely to see dolphin or manatee swimming close by. No matter what you do, you will enjoy your stay at this spectacular island resort.

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	The beaches along Captiva are beautiful. The water is fresh and clean, the sand is pearly white, and the shells you will discover are sure to delight.
	This is the type of vacation villa you can stay at in Captiva. It exemplifies an Old-World Florida style, which adds to the fabulous vacation environment you will find here.
	Tennis is a wonderful way to enjoy the day, and the courts in Captiva are sure to please.
	These happy folks are watching a manatee swim near the island's shores. Captiva is a natural paradise, filled with foliage and fish.
	Stop in to the local general store, and get a sand pail, or beach towel, or sunglasses, or more.
	There are a number of restaurants located within walking distance of the beach, making it easy to savor the fresh local seafood.
	Everyone is headed down to the beach. The pace is slow here, so relax and enjoy.
	These children might be getting a lesson in sand castle building. Well, no matter what, they seem to be having fun, that's for sure.
	Oh, it's a wonderful day when your only decision is to find the perfect spot to put your beach chair on.
	Ah, the sun is in the sky, the fish are swimming by, and the living is easy on the magnificent island of Captiva.

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Captiva RV Campgrounds

Q: Our entire family is planning to make a big summer RV vacation trip down to Florida. We are making a big loop through the state, and our suggested itineraries has us making stops in Jacksonville, Daytona Beach Shores, Fort Wilderness Campground, ending in Captiva Island. We heard the shopping and attractions on the island are wonderful. Do you know what RV Parks are available in the area? Any suggestion to checkout would be nice. Thanks again for your lodging guides, which have been a big help.

Margaret Chase, Knoxville Tennessee

A: Those are some wonderful places for tours and day trips in our great state. Sounds like you have your itineraries just about ironed out. I believe the reason you have had trouble identifying the Captiva RV parks is because there are none that we know of. However, on Sanibel Island there is a camping spot called Periwinkle Park. It is centrally located near lots of shopping and restaurants, with about a five minute walk to the beach. From the beach, you can see all the way over to Fort Myers Beach. I point this out, as Fort Myers Beach is where you might end up, as that island city has more RV options including: San Carlos RV Park, Indian Creek Resort, Red Coconut RV Park, and Gulf Waters RV Resort. Where ever you end up around the beaches of Lee County, you are certain to have a great Florida RV vacation. Hope that helps you.

What to See

Be sure to see Captiva Beach, which has been named "Florida's most romantic beach", and with its great sunsets, it is very easy to understand why. You can also find some really neat shells along the beach, especially early in the morning. Stop and checkout South Seas Resort and its great yacht harbor. Our first visit to this barrier island could not have been more picturesque, due to the area's primitive natural beauty.

Lori Vale, Matlacha

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