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. Thankfully there are several Sanibel and Captiva online grocery delivery options for vacation goers.
Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) is not a large airport. Despite its smaller size, many major U.S. airlines and regional carriers provide service to RSW. If you're heading to Captiva or Sanibel for the first time, you're probably wondering which airlines Fly to Ft. Myers.
We decided to rent bikes for the day and explore the area by biking from Sanibel to Captiva. Traveling the area by bike allowed us to see it in a new way.
The best seafood market you’ll ever find on Captiva - and Sanibel - islands is Molly Malone Seafood. For us, no trip to the area is complete without picking up several orders from Molly Malone Seafood.
Looking for the perfect spring break beach getaway? Or need to unplug and spend some quality time with the family? No matter the reason, Captiva Island is the perfect place for a tropical, family-friendly vacation. Why? There is no shortage of family-friendly activities on Captiva Island.
If you’re wondering that RSW ground transportation options will get you to Sanibel or Captiva, you can rest assured that RSW has all the Car services, rental cars and ride sharing services. Which one you choose will depend on your plans and budget.
Let’s be honest, when you land at a sunny vacation destination, you’ve already spent a considerable time waiting that day. Check-in, security, at the gate and on the plane. Then you find yourself waiting again, at baggage claim.
This expansive resort takes up the northern half of Captiva Island. Villas, condos, cottages and even homes are featured throughout the property, brimming with greenery. Each unit is available to rent directly through the resort or private owner (via third-party websites). But you’ll want to be careful when you book; some units include full resort amenities with your reservation and others don’t. When booking your stay directly through the resort, you’ll have access to all the amenities. These include the trolley, restaurants, bars and pools. If you book a unit through a private owner or sites like Royal Shell, you won’t be able to use these amenities.
Captiva isn’t the cheapest place to stay; it is an island after all. But, there are affordable options for all types of budgets. Even if you stay in the smallest, cheapest place, you still get to enjoy the stunning views the island has to offer. There are lots of options so we’ll break down where to stay on Captiva Island.
