Question: Wondering if you can help with our decision. We are looking at vacationing in Florida once again this year. Previous visits have been to Siesta Key, and Clearwater beach. This year we are looking at Captiva or Clearwater again in an area called Sand key beach. Could you tell us which of the two […]
It’s quite a drive to get here, but the shelling is quite good and the crowds are kept in check by the limited parking. This beach is mostly used by the South Seas Island Resort, which occupies the northern tip of Captiva Island. There are lots of coconut palms, some beautiful houses, and if you […]
Finding the best shells involves timing. You have to pay attention to the weather and the tides. Sometimes you have to drop everything and go shelling. You snooze, you lose. But even being a shelling loser isn’t that bad. There are always consolation prizes waiting for you at the beach. Strong cold fronts often bring […]
I get quite a few questions from folks trying to decide which island to stay on during their vacation. Recently I got a question asking about the differences between Captiva Island and Don Pedro Island. I thought this question might be of interest to many folks, so I decided to blog my answer. Anyone who […]
