Planning Your Fort Myers Beach, Florida Vacation
 The
quintessential beach town, Fort Myers Beach draws vacationers in
with its unpretentious charm. From the moment you enter the town
from the suprisingly high Matanzas Bridge, you know you're entering
a fun zone. The town's down-home image and reputation as "the safest
beach in the world" have led to its increasing popularity as a great
family vacation spot. Its hopping nightlife has also made it one
of the biggest spring break destinations. Wide, white-sand beaches
bring visitors to Fort Myers Beach year after year. Over 30 beach
access points are located along Estero Blvd., some with parking
and some for pedestrian traffic only. Beyond the beach, Fort
Myers Beach, Florida offers myriad activities for young and
young-at-hearts alike. Numerous vendors along Estero Blvd. offer
jet-ski rentals and parasailing, as well as other water sports.
The kids will enjoy a splash in the Community Pool, which features
a two-story water slide, lap pool and a tad pool area with waterfalls,
squirt guns and tire swings. No visit to Fort Myers Beach would
be complete without a stroll through Times Square, the main shopping
and dining area of the town.
Travel Tips
 The
beaches at Fort Myers Beach, Florida are its main attraction, so
beach safety is of utmost importance for vacation planners. Be sure
to wear sunscreen with a high SPF, as the sun can be quite intense,
even on cloudy days. Reapply after swimming, activity, or after
several hours on the beach. While you want to return home with a
great tan, a bad sunburn can put a damper on your vacation. Build
your tan slowly during your stay. Many areas along Fort Myers Beach
are patrolled by lifeguards, and families with young children would
be advised to frequent these.
Fort Myers
Beach, Florida is a very safe place to visit, but visitors should
use common sense. Don't leave valuables in your vehicle, or on the
beach unattended. Numerous banks are located throughout the area
that offer currency exchange, and ATM's are plentiful.
Spring Break at Fort Myers Beach
Spring Break at Fort Myers Beach is second in popularity only to Daytona,
and college students from around the country flock to the area each
year. If you're planning on visiting the area during Spring Break,
there are some rules you should be aware of. Legal drinking age in
Florida is 21, and bars and restaurants in the area are quite strict
about this. Fort Myers Beach welcomes visiting students, and entertainment
is lively. Traffic can be an issue during this time, so allow extra
time for travel. Some hotels and resorts in the area will not rent
rooms to students under the age of 25, so be sure to let our reservationists
know if you are under this age when making your reservation.
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