Lisa Erickson

Joined: January 15, 2021
Articles: 84

Sanibel

Cocktails At Traditions on the Beach

Beachfront entrance to Traditions on the Beach, Sanibel, Fla.

On our tenth wedding anniversary, we headed to Sanibel Island, staying at The Island Inn Sanibel. Our kids were back home in Minnesota with their grandparents. We went for a nightcap at the resort’s restaurant, Traditions on the Beach, to celebrate this milestone anniversary.

Lisa Erickson
January 18, 2022

Sanibel

Sanibel’s Best Homemade Ice Cream

Ding Dong The Troll Is Dead: Pistachio and Peanut Butter Ice Cream

What do you get when you place a mother-daughter team with a lifetime of hospitality experience and a passion for ice cream, on Sanibel Island? The answer is Sanibel’s Best Homemade Ice Cream.

Lisa Erickson
January 5, 2022

Insider Tips

Our Captiva Island Must-Do List

You’ve reserved a place to stay, booked your flight and waited months for your vacation on Captiva Island. What should you do during your visit? We get asked a lot about our Captiva Island “must-do” list of activities and excursions.…

Lisa Erickson
December 27, 2021

Sanibel

Grocery Delivery Sanibel Island: Two Great Options

Bags from Bailey's and Jerry's - Sanibel, FL

At Capturing Captiva, we’re all about maximizing our enjoyment of the SanCap area. Since grocery shopping is the kind of activity you do at home, we prefer to order our groceries ahead when we travel. Don’t miss out on using…

Lisa Erickson
December 13, 2021

Accommodations

Insider’s Guide To Renting Through Royal Shell Captiva

Royal Shell Vacations, Captiva Island, FL

If you're looking for a vacation rental, there’s one thing you need to know: Royal Shell is synonymous with Captiva Island. Royal Shell Captiva Island has access to resorts and rental homes across the island, offering something for everyone.

Lisa Erickson
December 6, 2021

Food and Dining

Attitudes Beach Bar and Latitudes Food Shack

These bright beach shacks are home to a taco stand and a beach-front bar that features all of South Seas signature cocktails. These establishments offer family-friendly beach-front dining.

Lisa Erickson
December 5, 2021

Food and Dining, What's Open on Captiva Island

RC Otters Island Eats

RC Otter's Island Eats is a popular Captiva Island restaurant in the village area, offering breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open all day, with live entertainment during peak dining hours, this is a go-to spot for families.

Lisa Erickson
December 5, 2021

Food and Dining

Sunshine Seafood Cafe and Wine Bar

Sunshine Seafood Cafe and Wine Bar in the Captiva Island village area features upscale dining in a casual wine bar atmosphere. One meal here and you'll see why Gulfshore Life named this southwest Florida's "best kept secret."