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Southwest Florida Is Home To 2 Of Florida’s Most Romantic Getaways

Author Diana Beasley

Summer is coming to a close.  The kids are back in school here in Southwest Florida and parents across the state might be looking for some romantic getaways close to home.

August is Romance Awareness Month, according to DaysOfTheYear.com, so what better time to plan a romantic getaway?  Romance Awareness month is meant to draw attention to couples and the need to be intentional about being romantic with one another to keep the sparks flying.

The folks over at Travel + Leisure put together a list of the top 14 best romantic getaways in Florida, and two SWFL locations are on the list.  Does this really surprise you?

Southwest Florida Romantic Getaways

So where are these two romantic spots in Southwest Florida?

South Seas Island Resort on Captiva is one.  The resort is still undergoing renovations from the damage caused by Hurricane Ian, but portions of the resort are open.  Restaurants and beaches on Captiva are open as well.  It’s a secluded, beautiful location for a romantic staycation in Southwest Florida.

Another Southwest Florida location considered to be among the most romantic is Island Inn, a historic beach front hotel on Sanibel.  They are also back open following the Hurricane and taking reservations.   A laid back location for you and your better half, with all rooms just steps from the sand.

Of course, the other Florida locations Travel + Leisure named as most romantic aren’t too far away.  You can read more about those here.

25 Restaurants Are Now Open On Sanibel And Captiva Islands

It’s hard to believe Hurricane Ian hit 10 months ago and while we still have a long way to go, 25 restaurants are now open on Sanibel and Captiva Islands.

I’ve been spending a lot time on our local beaches. I love that here in Southwest Florida, even when there’s nothing to do, there’s something to do. And that something for me, is always heading to the beach. I usually head to Sanibel to either Bowman’s Beach or Tarpon Bay Beach. I love Gulfside City Park too, but rarely do I make it out early enough to get a parking spot. It’s been SO nice seeing all the people out enjoying the beaches, it’s been busy nearly every weekend.

There’s also a lot of businesses reopening too. Between lodging, restaurants, shopping, and things to do like kayaking and fishing charters. I will say that driving around out there just breaks your heart. It’s not so much that there’s debris everywhere, it just looks very bare and to see huge homes and condo complexes just crumbling, is so sad. Slowly but surely though, things are reopening and the island is welcoming visitors back out to the islands to stay, play and dine. You can find a full list of open businesses here

25 Restaurants Now Open on Sanibel & Captiva Islands:

 

 

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