Fort Myers & Sanibel/Lee County Traveler's Guide 2008 - (Page 40) ®® B E A U T I F U L B E A C H E S A N D W AT E R W O N D E R o really get to know the area’s waterways, take a cruise with a charter boat captain, hop on a water taxi, rent a boat or head for one of the scheduled services (the least expensive option) to the outer, T afloat in a boat o island hopping with one of the Jensen Brothers (David, John or Jimmy), proprietors of Jensen’s Twin Palm Cottages & Marina on Captiva Island. Each of the brothers is knowledgeable about the history and nature of the waters surrounding their home. A sojourn there offers an authentic Olde Florida experience. G Jensen brothers on Captiva Island ant to stay on the water? Try houseboating the Caloosahatchee River and the outer islands with Holiday Cruise Yacht Charters out of the downtown Fort Myers City Yacht Basin. Renters receive ample instruction before setting out into waters described as the second-best for houseboating in the United States by Houseboating Adventures magazine. W bridgeless islands. Visitors of all budgets can (and should make it a priority to) discover this outstanding aspect of The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel – the pristine beauty of barrier islands where secluded accommodations range from four-star chic to rustic camping cabins. Daytrippers can collect shells, visit a museum or historic site, or have a “Cheeseburger in Paradise” (or an excellent grouper sandwich) at the Cabbage Key Inn on Cabbage Key (to avoid the crowds, arrive well before or after the large excursion boats). Shelling charters (from boats for four to six passengers up to vessels that carry 30-plus passengers) take trips to North Captiva and Cayo Costa, where very low populations of people mean an abundance of shells. Along the way, hear tales of the area’s cultural and natural history, and engage in dialogues peppered with local color by seasoned guides. ature cruises, usually narrated by naturalist types or captains who’ve been plying the waters for years, put wild flora and fauna within easy reach for seniors and families with very young children. Prefer the sound of the wind in your sails? Sailors will find a warm welcome in Lee County, where anywhere is good, but the top places to sail include the north end of Captiva Island and along Fort Myers Beach. And sailors of all abilities (even novices) can learn to sail at world-renowned Steve and Doris Colgate’s Offshore Sailing School, based at South Seas Island Resort. Windsurfers and kiteboarders N PAGE 40
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