Tuesday, March 20, 2018

Beach Retreats on Fort Myers Beach Local Blogger



Whether traveling with kids, pets or just yourself, packing and planning for a beach vacation can be overwhelming when you try to remember everything you should bring for safety and fun.  Check out these awesome time saving tips and some of our featured beach retreats.
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BEACH TIPS


1. Spring for a Pop-Up Tent or Shelter
This will make your day that much better.

2. Plan Your Haul
Rolling carts with tough, sand-ready wheels are a smart asset, and some brands, including the popular Wonder Wheeler, feature main compartments made of mesh to allow wet or sandy toys to drain while you walk back to your car.

3. Stock up on Shopping Bags
Plastic shopping bags may be an environmental foe, but they're your friend at the beach, and shoving a handful of them into a pocket of your diaper bag or beach bag will save you in any number of situations.

4. Rethink the Beach Blanket
What's the magic middle ground between bulky beach blankets and a row of individual towels? 

5. Arrive Early
Timing is everything, particularly when it comes to staking out a good spot at a popular beach. 

6. Choose a Spot by the Lifeguard 
It makes it easier for your kids to remember where you are in case you get separated. 

7. Do Sunscreen Right
Use a cream-based sunscreen before hitting the beach, but switch to spray sunscreen for repeated applications to avoid the messy mix of sandy skin and creamy sunscreen. 

8. Plan a Beachy "Treasure Hunt"
When your kids tire of building sandcastles (and they will), try this fun trick.

9. Use Baby Powder to De-Sand  
Rest assured that a liberal sprinkling of baby powder on sandy—but relatively dry—bodies will make getting clean(er) a breeze.

10. Establish a No-Touch Zone
Keep your phone -- in a zip-top bag -- and other must-have items there and knows they'll be safe and dry, and won't get built into the architecture of any sandcastles.

12. Pack Small Lunch Containers
Bringing lots of foods in individual containers means that if one sandwich goes overboard into the sand, all is not lost.

13. Freeze Foods to Save Cooler Space
Don't  worry about ice, and at the end of the day, you better believe that cooler is light as a feather and completely empty.



OUR FEATURED RETREATS  


REEL PARADISE 
Beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 bath home perfect for 8 guests with King bed, Queen bed, two twin beds and sofa bed. All freshly painted the bright cheery interior is perfect for a sunny Florida vacation. The updated kitchen has stainless appliances, granite counters and beautiful custom wood cabinets. The vaulted ceilings add to the open area of the kitchen, dining room and living room. The large front deck is the perfect spot for sitting and sipping morning coffee or evening cocktails! Great location within walking distance to hop on the trolley and head to Times Square or the beach. Lots of water activities and sports in the area and entertainment too!
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Newly updated 2BR 2 Bath unit, approximately 1100 sq ft on the 3rd floor.  Furnished and includes washer/dryer in the unit.  Very cute with all the rental necessities. Plenty of off-street parking in gated community. Resort style living with a heated community pool, hot tub and bar area. Fitness center and Billiards room. Close to beaches, shoppes & restaurants. Fully furnished. Monthly rental. Sleeps 6. Prices vary by season.
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Beautifully decorated and furnished 2 bedroom apartment. Fully furnished huge kitchen with gorgeous granite counter-top. Propane stove for cooking. Awesome fireplace with historical value in the living room. All linens and towels included. Bright and colorful to make you feel like you're in a tropical paradise. So close to the beach....just cross over Estero Blvd. & you're there. Beach chairs, umbrella, cooler provided to take with you! Use of the yard for BBQ and outdoor seating. Close to the Library and Bay Oaks Center & Community Pool. Walk to TOPPS Supermarket also. Washer/dryer on site. Internet & WiFi included. Off street parking.Pet friendly retreat.  Restrictions apply. Prices vary by season.
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Tuesday, March 6, 2018

Summer Vacation with Beach Retreats Fort Myers Beach


Looking for fun, quality family time or an adventurous trip with the friends or even maybe a romantic getaway this summer?  Check out some events coming to Fort Myers Beach and a few of our featured retreats with open reservations. 


Spring into Summer Golf Tournament
June 8th 2018
Spring Run Golf Club
9501 Spring Run Boulevard Estero, FL 34135 
 
 
Fort Myers Beach, FL
June 21, 2018
All Day 
 
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July 4, 2018 10:00 am
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM  
Description:
Come enjoy the annual 4th of July Parade on Fort Myers Beach!  The parade will run along Estero Blvd. between School St. and the the Time Square area.  The Matanzas Pass bridge will be closed from approximately 9:30am to noon. If you are a chamber member please come and show your support for your chamber by marching with us in the parade.  Participants get a free t-shirt. Please bring a bag of candy to throw to participants.  Please click the register link above to sign up. 



FEATURED RETREATS
Maximize your vacation by staying at one of our 5 star retreats.  We have a retreat to fit every style of traveling party. 
 


Bright tropical decor with a spacious living area, sofa bed and large TV.  Fully equipped, newly renovated galley kitchen. Comfy Queen size beds in both bedrooms.  Master bedroom has an en-suite bath with a large vanity and separate water closet with walk in shower.  Through the sliding glass doors from this room is the entrance to the beautiful screened,heated pool.  The pool faces south and gets lots of sun.  Outdoor dining, pool towels provided plus gas barbeque grill. The community park and fishing dock are just 2 doors down. The beach is a short 5 minute walk, easily access the trolley that runs up and down the island. This is a pet-friendly house (restrictions apply).
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Open Concept, Full Kitchen, Dining, Living Area, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Screened Lanai. The guest room has a door that closes off the guest bedroom to make it another suite. Nice privacy feature. Two minutes walk to the beach. Lots of amenities including a pool, tennis courts, bocce ball, shuffleboard, and barbeque and picnic area. Well maintained community is just minutes to restaurants, shops, trolley stop, public golf course, full-service marina, pharmacy and library. CVS is adjacent to the complex and Santini Marina Plaza is next door featuring numerous restaurants, shops, hardware store & more.
 
 
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Beautifully decorated and furnished 2 bedroom apartment. Fully furnished huge kitchen with gorgeous granite counter-top. Propane stove for cooking. Awesome fireplace with historical value in the living room. All linens and towels included. Bright and colorful to make you feel like you're in a tropical paradise. So close to the beach....just cross over Estero Blvd. & you're there. Beach chairs, umbrella, cooler provided to take with you! Use of the yard for BBQ and outdoor seating. Close to the Library and Bay Oaks Center & Community Pool. Walk to TOPPS Supermarket also. Washer/dryer on site. Internet & WiFi included. Off street parking.Pet friendly retreat.  Restrictions apply. Prices vary by season.
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