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Fort Myers Beach Condos

It's hard for me to think of Fort Myers as anything, because Fort Myers is just not one of those places that you hear a lot about. Especially as a college student, I don't often hear much about Fort Myers. Then again, that's understandable, because unlike other beach towns, Fort Myers isn't a very loud city. In fact, surrounded by Sanibel and Captiva Islands, Fort Myers is probably one of the quietest places in the Gulf Coast. This, for someone like me, who gets so wrapped up in college life, between studies, recitals, papers, work, lectures and the like, could be the ideal getaway.

When I started looking at possible places to go for spring break, it never crossed my mind to include Fort Myers in that group. But after doing some research I found out some fascinating things about the city that helped me definitely make up my mind:

• It's quiet: Fort Myers is generally a quaint, gentle sort of coastal town, one where people go to relax, get away from the world and really get that mental massage that we all need every once in a while. And Fort Myers is surrounded by Captiva Islands and Sanibel, as well as hundreds of little uninhabited islands in the Gulf, adding to the mellow vibe.

• It's not as expensive as I thought it would be to stay there: Fort Myers beach condos are so beautiful and, better yet, affordable, that staying in one of them would literally be like being right at home. Prices, of course, vary according to where in Fort Myers you want to stay, so do your research and decide what?s in your price range. I think you'll find that vacation rentals in the area are quite reasonable.

• It has lots of history and even more to do: Did you know that both Henry Ford and Thomas Edison owned winter homes in Fort Myers? Neither did I. But those are just two of many bits of local trivia that you will learn about Fort Myers the minute you get there. Other things you might find valuable as you make your way through the beautiful city: Sanibel is the country's favorite beach to go shelling in, according to Travel & Leisure magazine, Pine Island has some of the most beautiful museums and also a great zoo, and Fort Myers boasts the youngest population in Lee County, Florida, so you know the parties are awesome.

These are just some of the things that helped me make up my mind about visiting Fort Myers for spring break. I encourage you to look through the web, check out some sites, find out about booking a vacation rental, and head to Fort Myers for one of the most relaxing vacations you will ever have, guaranteed!

Posted by ntvisage ( Oct 26 2008, 02:04:34 AM EDT ) Permalink Comments [0]