Spring Break in Sanibel Island!

TRY PADDLEBOARDING!

Don’t be fooled, this is NOT as easy as it looks. You may have seen Jennifer Aniston or Cameron Diaz on these in OK! Magazine, with their rocking bodies and after trying this, you’ll find out why. Your arms will be burnin! It’s best to try on a day that isn’t super windy, otherwise you’ll be fighting against the waves making your job a lot harder.

Go Parasailing!!!

….if you’re afraid of heights. This isn’t for you. In fact, you may not even KNOW you’re afraid of heights until you’re EIGHT HUNDRED, 800!!!! feet in the air hanging but a few pieces of fabric.

I was like Clark Griswald at the Grand Canyon on the parasail, “uh huh, uh huh, uh huh.” The view was incredible but only for about two minutes until I started to have a 800 ft. high panic attack.

If you aren’t a chicken, then have fun.
ALSO NOTE: Wear tight bathign suit bottoms. At the end they’ll give you a “dip” into the water, and my “dip” involved, dipping my pants off! into the other….bare assed flying for all of Sanibel to see.

Try Kayaking in the Ocean!!

“Left, left, right, right, three times on the left, now the right!!!…” That’s me calling out orders while kayaking with my sister. The only way to may this pleasurable and not a complete disaster is by taking control- you need on commander and one follower. Proof when my Father and I kayaked and ended up staying in the water for two minutes before we almost killed each other because we couldn’t follow instructions. Pick a good partner and get in sync!

Expect to walk out STUFFED when you have dinner at THE BUBBLE ROOM

With quirky decor, you own “bubble Captain” to guide you through the menu, and a fresh basket of sticky buns and cheesy bread to start you’ll be super stoked on The Bubble Room. Start with the “flaming cheese” and by the time you get your entree you’ll be ready to hibernate. Rest assured, you’ll make room for dessert though when you see their monster sized cakes. My choice, vanilla cake with pineapple, orange icing- best thing I’ve ever tasted. Heaven to the palette.

BEST KEYLIME PIE I'VE EVER TASTED IN MY LIFE.

….in fact, it’s been given awards. An award winning pie recognized by Bon Apetit and Food and Wine Magazine- of course you have to have a slice.

Do a little drinkin'

…..alright, you caught me- this guy wasn’t on the beach but BOY I sure wish he had been.

RENT A WAVERUNNER!!

Even with three people on my Waverunner we were hitting speeds up to 48 miles an hour. The waves aren’t too big so if the perfect place to make your own waves!

Visit the Sanibel Marina and take a ride on The Thriller

You’ll be thrilled alright, and PELTED WITH WATER AT HIGH SPEEDS on this boat. That’s something they don’t tell you, so make sure you bring a towel and wear a swimsuit. Note: you will get more wet if you sit at the back of the boat but you’ll also get the best view of the dolphins that swim alongside the boat, they’re almost an arms length away.

Rent a Bike!

Take a bike ride through Ding Darling Wildlife Refuge and catch a glimpse of a gator!

Do what Sanibel is KNOWN for- GO SHELLING!!!

You’ll find some of the most incredible shells on Sanibel Island. Shells with brilliant sunset colors, curly shells and pure white shells- completely in tact. I collected a bucket full to decorate frames with to remember my trip to Sanibel. The best time to go is at sunset, then you catch the beautiful view while you scavenge!