Must Do Fort Myers Visitor Guide Summer/Fall 2018
At Must Do Visitor Guides we believe the best experiences in life are better when shared, and so we do. Inside this Fort Myers Summer/Fall 2018 issue, you will find over one hundred well-researched and carefully curated standout things to do so you can make the most of your visit to Fort Myers, Florida. Everything from major attractions to awe-inspiring tours or family activities conveniently arranged in our Must Do directories. Our dining and nightlife recommendations take the guesswork out of where to find a great meal or drink while on vacation. You can make your experience here even more spectacular with our valuable deals and coupon savings.
At Must Do Visitor Guides we believe the best experiences in life are better when shared, and so we do. Inside this Fort Myers Summer/Fall 2018 issue, you will find over one hundred well-researched and carefully curated standout things to do so you can make the most of your visit to Fort Myers, Florida. Everything from major attractions to awe-inspiring tours or family activities conveniently arranged in our Must Do directories. Our dining and nightlife recommendations take the guesswork out of where to find a great meal or drink while on vacation. You can make your experience here even more spectacular with our valuable deals and coupon savings.
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cruise along The River<br />
Eco River Tours<br />
Join us as we cruise along the Caloosahatchee<br />
and Orange rivers of southwest Florida on the<br />
M/V River Queen. Learn from Florida Master<br />
Naturalists about the history of the area, as<br />
well as the diverse flora and fauna. We offer<br />
river tours, manatee tours, sunset tours and<br />
will even host private events.<br />
239-693-1434<br />
Sweetwater Landing Marina<br />
16991 State Rd. 31, Ft. <strong>Myers</strong><br />
Book online at: manateeandecorivertours.com<br />
Botanical Garden Tours<br />
SANIBEL’S ONLY BOTANICAL GARDENS ∙ BUTTERFLY GARDEN<br />
Please Join Us Wednesdays at 9AM for <strong>Guide</strong>d Tours!<br />
$5.00 PLUS TAX ∙ RSVP REQUIRED ∙ 239-472-4119<br />
We welcome you to take a deep breath and get ready to enjoy six acres<br />
of magical native and non-invasive tropical species, as well as resident<br />
wildlife, all woven around a beautiful beach-side resort.<br />
239-472-4119 | 800-237-5144 | sanibelmoorings.com<br />
845 East Gulf Drive | Sanibel Island, Florida 33957<br />
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MUST DO TOURS<br />
Pure Florida Eco Sightseeing Cruises<br />
2360 W. 1st Street, <strong>Fort</strong> <strong>Myers</strong><br />
239.919.2965 • PureFL.com<br />
Explore <strong>Fort</strong> <strong>Myers</strong> with a 90-minute cruise<br />
along the Caloosahatchee River. Enjoy views<br />
of Edison & Ford Winter Estates, downtown<br />
<strong>Fort</strong> <strong>Myers</strong>, river islands, bird rookeries, and<br />
mangroves. Coast Guard certified captains<br />
provide interesting narration on each<br />
history and eco sightseeing river cruise.<br />
Reservations are recommended. Online<br />
booking and private charters are available.<br />
Departs from The Marina at Edison Ford.<br />
Sanibel Moorings Botanical Gardens<br />
845 East Gulf Drive, Sanibel<br />
239.472.4119 • SanibelMoorings.com<br />
Explore Sanibel Moorings Resort’s six lush<br />
tropical acres brimming with collections of<br />
bamboo, hibiscus, orchids, palms, citrus,<br />
and other native Florida plants. Informative<br />
horticulturist led 90-minute tours are<br />
offered each Wednesday at 9 a.m. for<br />
non-resort guests, and at 11 a.m. for resort<br />
guests excluding holidays and holiday<br />
weekends. No tours September - October.<br />
Reservations are required. Private tours are<br />
also available.<br />
Sanibel Thriller<br />
634 N. Yachtsman Drive, Sanibel<br />
239.472.2328 • SanibelThriller.com<br />
Billed as the area’s “most exciting boat tour”,<br />
the Sanibel Thriller is part sightseeing tour,<br />
part historical tour, and a lot of dolphin<br />
watching. The captain circumnavigates<br />
Sanibel and Captiva Islands, spotting<br />
dolphin and other wildlife along the way.<br />
You’ll learn about Sanibel and Captiva<br />
Island history as well as information about<br />
Florida’s dolphin. Arrive early to score<br />
seats in the back for best viewing.<br />
Sight Sea-R Cruises<br />
2500 Main Street, <strong>Fort</strong> <strong>Myers</strong> Beach<br />
239.765.7272 • SightSeaFlorida.com<br />
Offers memorable cruises and tours aboard<br />
a spacious and comfortable catamaran. A<br />
variety of trips to choose from including<br />
island excursions to secluded beaches<br />
accessible only by boat, sightseeing, shelling,<br />
and dolphin and wildlife eco-tours. Full bar<br />
and restrooms available onboard. Reservations<br />
are required. Courtesy shuttle available from<br />
<strong>Fort</strong> <strong>Myers</strong> Beach runs daily starting at 5 p.m.<br />
Tours depart from Salty Sam’s Marina.<br />
True Tours Historic Walking Tours<br />
2200 First Street, <strong>Fort</strong> <strong>Myers</strong><br />
239.945.0405 • TrueTours.net<br />
Delve into the mysterious haunts and untold<br />
secrets of <strong>Fort</strong> <strong>Myers</strong> historic River District<br />
and Matlacha Island. Offers a variety of<br />
award-winning, educational, and entertaining<br />
tours filled with fun facts and historical insight.<br />
Private group tours are also available.<br />
Reservations are required. Visit website<br />
for tour options and times.<br />
Florida<br />
Sunshine Survival Tips<br />
There’s a reason why Florida is known as the “Sunshine<br />
State”. This subtropical state has year-round sunshine making<br />
it gorgeous for a vacation, but it can catch visitors unawares<br />
if they are not taking some precautions. Dehydration, heat<br />
exhaustion, sunburn, and sunstroke can spoil your vacation,<br />
yet they are very easy to avoid by following our Florida<br />
Sunshine Survival Tips.<br />
Wear Cool Loose Clothing The best way<br />
to stay cool is by wearing clothing that is loose fitting<br />
and preferably made of cotton or natural fabrics. Loose<br />
dresses, shirts, tops, and shorts are preferable to jeans and<br />
tight-fitting clothing if you are to stay looking and feeling<br />
cool and comfortable. Swap shoes and sneakers for open<br />
sandals. If you still feel hot and sweaty, use a handheld<br />
fan. When the body sweats it loses fluid, salt, and minerals.<br />
Water depletion can cause a dry mouth, headaches, and fainting while symptoms of salt depletion include muscle spasms,<br />
cramps, and vomiting.<br />
<strong>Do</strong>n’t Overdo the Sunshine Heat stroke technically occurs when the body’s core temperature reaches<br />
105°F or above. It can cause nausea, confusion, disorientation, seizures, fainting, cramps, and shallow breathing as the<br />
body struggles to cool itself. Anyone showing these symptoms should be treated as a medical emergency. Remove<br />
any unnecessary clothing, cool the body by bathing with a cool wash cloth or put them in a cool air-conditioned room<br />
and seek medical advice. Give the sufferer plenty of cool drinks of water and monitor their symptoms carefully.<br />
Lather up with SPF Sunscreen Frequently Most Florida visitors diligently apply sunscreen<br />
first thing in the morning when they hit the beach. However, sunscreen does not last all day. The Sun Protection Factor<br />
(SPF) indicates how much longer you can stay in the sun so SPF 15 means that a person who burns in 5 minutes is<br />
theoretically protected for 75 minutes. However, it is recommended that you reapply sun lotion every two hours and<br />
after you have been in the pool or sea. Sunscreen does not just prevent your skin from burning; it also screens out harmful<br />
ultra violet rays that can cause skin cancer. UVA rays cause wrinkles and premature aging, while UVB rays burn the skin, so<br />
choose a good quality sunscreen that keeps them both at bay.<br />
Drink Plenty of Water Keeping your fluid intake high to counter the heat is important, however, drinking<br />
beer or alcoholic drinks can actually leave you more dehydrated than ever. If you drink a glass of beer your body will actually<br />
expel three times that amount leaving you dangerously dehydrated. The more alcohol you drink, the more dehydrated<br />
you will become as alcohol affects the body’s fluid levels. Eating salty snacks is another way to cause the body to lose fluid<br />
from its cells, and sugar-high sodas and sports drinks create a similar problem. You need to drink pure water throughout<br />
the day to counter dehydration, and avoid sweet or alcoholic drinks until the cooler evening. A tip for measuring whether<br />
you are drinking enough is to check you are visiting the bathroom as frequently as usual.<br />
We want you to enjoy every minute of your vacation in southwest Florida, so make sure you pay attention to these sunshine<br />
survival tips and stay cool and healthy!<br />
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