This B & B might not be at the beach, but the feel of the accommodation is coastal. Coombs House Inn is located in Apalachicola on the Florida “Forgotten Coast”, a coastline named like that because it`s quiet and unspoiled. Apalachicola is a cute and quaint town with beautiful houses, boutiques and restaurants to enjoy. […]
Things to Do on Sanibel Island
After an afternoon in Fort Myers, it was time to check out some more beaches on my beach road trip through Florida at Sanibel Island. We drove over a toll bridge (6$* toll for cars) onto Sanibel and then north of Sanibel Island to sister island Captiva Island. What to see? Captiva Island is like stepping back in […]
Things to Do in Fort Myers
Next stop on my beach road trip through Florida, Fort Myers. Before heading to the main highlight, we walked the streets of Downtown Fort Myers. It has a cozy feel to it with palm trees decorating the streets and shops along the way. I very much enjoyed the center and wished I had a bit more […]
Things to Do in Sarasota
Getting near the end of my series on my beach road trip through Florida, but not before stopping at Sarasota. Sarasota is located on the southwestern coast of the U.S. state of Florida, south of the Tampa Bay Area and north of Fort Myers (which is my next stop). What to see? There`s plenty to do at Sarasota, but I wouldn`t be a […]
Things to Do at Anna Maria Island
After crossing the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, rated one of the top 10 bridges in the world, my beach road trip through Florida took me past Bradenton on to Anna Maria Island. This place was everything I want from a beach destination: beautiful beaches, laid back atmosphere, cute little beach shops,… No high risers, just charming bungalows. Definitely […]