The Florida Gulf Coast (Self Drive)
❮The Florida Gulf Coast (Self Drive)
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This 8 night sample itinerary includes:
- Flight into Sarasota and out of Ft. Myers
- Rental Car for 9 days
- Hotel for 3 nights in Sarasota
- Hotel for 2 nights in Sanibel Island
- Hotel for 2 nights in Naples
Driving Time
Sarasota – Sanibel Island: 1 hr 49 min approx.
Sanibel Island - Naples: 1 hr 5 min approx.
Naples – Fort Myers: 51 min approx
Explore Florida; it’s beautiful surrounding cities with many outdoor activities, golden beaches and much more with a Rental Car. Visit Sarasota (a popular city on the Gulf Coast of Southwest Florida, known for its vibrant arts community, excellent restaurants, unique shopping, and beautiful beaches); Sanibel Island and Naples (a city on the Gulf of Mexico in southwest Florida that’s known for high-end shopping and golf courses). This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.
Flexible Itinerary
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Sarasota, FL
Day 1Arrive to Sarasota, FL
Overnight in Sarasota, FLDay 2Overnight in Sarasota, FLDay 3Overnight in Sarasota, FLDay 4Departing from Sarasota, FL
Transportation to next city by: Regional Air -
Sanibel Island, FL
Day 4Arrive to Sanibel Island, FL
Overnight in Sanibel Island, FLDay 5Overnight in Sanibel Island, FLDay 6Overnight in Sanibel Island, FLDay 7Departing from Sanibel Island, FL
Transportation to next city by: Regional Air -
Naples, FL
Day 7Arrive to Naples, FL
Overnight in Naples, FLDay 8Overnight in Naples, FLDay 9Departing from Naples, FL
USA
Hot dogs, Hollywood, Historical Personalities, Baseball, Mount Rushmore, The Grand Canyon, American Football, and the Golden Gate Bridge are just a few of the iconic landmarks, foods, and sports that the United States of American is known for. The USA is the most dominant economic and military powerhouse in the entire world, the most famous country in the world. The US is known for its sports, good culture, music, movies, technological innovations, and historical personalities. From the glitz and glam of Hollywood filled with movie stars and celebrities to the stunning coastlines of the Gulf of Mexico and the wild shores of Maine, the US offers 50 states to visit boasting a variety of landscapes and stunning attractions.
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Sarasota, FL
Sarasota sits on the southwestern coast of Florida in a warm enclave of the Gulf of Mexico. The city offers visitors an eclectic blend of culture and fine dining, circus thrills, internationally acclaimed pristine beaches, and a wide array of shopping opportunities. Once a well-kept secret gem, Sarasota is now a major hot spot for savvy travelers. More than just sand, surf and sun, Sarasota County is bustling with museums, art galleries, performing arts venues, and exceptional dining. This ultimate beach escape is also one of Florida`s great cultural hubs.
Explore The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, Siesta Key Beach, Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium, St. Armands and Lido Key, Sarasota Jungle Gardens, and so much more! -
Sanibel Island, FL
Due to easy causeway access, Sanibel Island is a popular tourist destination known for its shell beaches and wildlife refuges. Bowman`s Beach is Sanibel`s most popular one with a beautiful coastline that also entices wind surfers and sailors. Sanibel`s natural surroundings are full of potential adventures which makes the J. N. `Ding` Darling National Wildlife Refuge is a must visit. By far, the most popular activity on Sanibel Island is shelling – you barely can walk a step on the beach without indulging in the so-called `Sanibel Stoop` to search for shells.
Explore The Sanibel Island, the J. N. `Ding` Darling National Wildlife Refuge, the Bowman`s Beach, the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum, the Sanibel Lighthouse, the Lighthouse Beach Park, the Sanibel Causeway, and so much more! -
Naples, FL
Naples is a stylish community known for its sophisticated downtown, white-sand beaches and top-rated golf courses. Other highlights include fishing, boating, water sports, arts and culture, and spectacular sunsets. Naples provides rich amenities while retaining an exclusive, intimate, small-town feel. Naples is the crown jewel of Southwest Florida -- nestled on the sun drenched beaches of the Gulf of Mexico. Naples is also an affordable family destination that appeals to nature lovers and beach aficionados. Boasting one of the nation`s best sandboxes and calmest seas, Naples makes a splash with water lovers and recreationists.
Explore The Naples Pier, the Naples Beach, the 5th Avenue South, the Lowdermilk Park, the Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens, the Downtown Naples, the Cambier Park, the Naples Botanical Garden, and so much more!
Explore The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, Siesta Key Beach, Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium, St. Armands and Lido Key, Sarasota Jungle Gardens, and so much more!
Explore The Sanibel Island, the J. N. `Ding` Darling National Wildlife Refuge, the Bowman`s Beach, the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum, the Sanibel Lighthouse, the Lighthouse Beach Park, the Sanibel Causeway, and so much more!
Explore The Naples Pier, the Naples Beach, the 5th Avenue South, the Lowdermilk Park, the Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens, the Downtown Naples, the Cambier Park, the Naples Botanical Garden, and so much more!