Guest Hook Travel Guides Florida's Sanibel | Page 2

THOUGHTS FROM THE EDITOR EXHALE, UNWIND, RECHARGE... Ahhh Sanibel. The place of shells, of low rise buildings, a place where cyclists have the right of way! I'm lucky enough to have just returned from a week on Sanibel with my wife and kids. The previous time was with my parents 25 years ago. With age my memory has faded but I'm willing to bet, if I dug out the photos, I'd find a place which looks identical to that of today. And yes... this IS a great thing! Like me, our Sanibel Insider, Darlene Armstrong, also first visited this island around 25 years ago. The difference is she returned year after year, smart enough to know perfection when she finds it! With those years of experience Darlene qualifies as the perfect insider. I can personally vouch for that, having tapped her knowledge vault during our stay! The best tip according to me? Aim to make your most stressful decision be about turning left or right on the beach! Darlene owns a 2-bedroom condo in Sanibel Surfside, directly overlooking the gulf. Surfside, along with many other condos built pre the 1974 line, is just steps from the ocean. So, as you contemplate left or right, you can sip your morning coffee watching the dolphins! Although we didn't stay at Darlene's condo (we decided on Loggerhead Cay), she was instrumental in helping us decide and, with every interaction, she oozed a passion for the island. An owner with the perfect blend of passion and knowledge... an Insider! Happy reading! E: [email protected] W: www.vacationinsiders.com