Fort Myers

Fort Myers is not a typical tourist destination. Some would doubt it is touristy at all. Located across from the Caloosahatchee River, Fort Myers Beach wears the air of old-time Florida. It has never quite forgotten it was once a conservative little fishing village. It was not until in the 1880s, the community touched the public awareness radar. In that decade, the presence of Thomas Edison put Fort Myers on the map.

Fort Myers became Edison’s home. No Fort Myers Beach vacation is complete without a visit to Mr. Edison’s home or Henry Ford’s winter home. Thomas Edison planted palm trees along McGregor Boulevard. This is responsible for Fort Myers nickname of the City of Palms.

According to the Chamber of Commerce of Fort Myers Beach, yearly around 1.8 million visit the beaches and stay to enjoy other activities such as charter boat fishing, golf, tennis and shopping. They dine out at the various Fort Myers Beach restaurants and many stay in Fort Myers Beach condos. While Crescent Beach may have the softest sand in Florida, Fort Myers Beach, Fl., has the World’s Safest Beach. Shallow water and the lack of an undertow make the beach safe for everyone to wade in the water or walk upon its sandy length of seven-miles. As evening descend, stop and enjoy the enviable sunsets.

Fort Myers Beach, Florida, also provides seasonal events to liven a vacation. In honor of the area’s buccaneer past, Fort Myers Beach hosts the Fort Myers Beach Pirate Festival. In November, there is a sand carving contest while, in March, the community holds a Shrimp Festival. A well-attended event is the Blessing of the Shrimp Boats, a reminder of the past and present economy of the area.

If you decide to stay and try for Fort Myers Beach vacation rentals there are a number of options, you can check out with a Fort Myers real estate agent or broker. Fort Myers Beach cottages are one distinct possibility. The cottages of Paradise Point can be a starting point for your search. Other possible types of Fort Myers Beach accommodations include hotels and condominiums.

Fort Myers Beach condos for rent may be located by contacting Seacrest Home and Condo Rental or Pointe South Condominiums. Condos for rent in Fort Myers Beach include the luxurious Smugglers Cove Condominium. Its 84 bedroom units come fully furnished and equipped. Each has access to a private screened balcony and both the beach and heated pool.

Fort Myers Beach hotels are also available within close proximity to the beach. One Fort Myers Beach hotel is the Beacon Motel and Resort. Fort Myers Beach rentals you should also consider are the pet friendly Casa Playa Resort.