2023 SWFL Winter Spring

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playground.”

2 sun harvest citrus

5 Edison & Ford Winter Estates

6 everglades city airboat tours

8 captain jack’s airboat tours

10 jungle erv’s airboat tours

12 take a ride into the everglades Captain Mitch’s airboat tours

13 Phelan family brands

Pinchers • texas tony’s • phuzzy’s boat shack

Fort Myers, Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel & Captiva Islands, Estero areas

15 Broadway palm dinner theater

Everglades City, Marco Island, Naples, Bonita Springs, Immokalee

27 Naples princess

28 airboats & alligators

golf safari

sailboats unlimited

29 dalis fishing charters

coral cay adventure golf

30 wootens everglades airboat tours

32 marco island princess - sunshine tours

naples manatee adventures

33 marco island water sports

34 rookery bay research reserve

sweet liberty

35 naples transportation & tours

Cape Coral, Pine Island, Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda, North Fort Myers

37 shell factory & nature park

38 banana bay tours

tropical breeze fun park

wicked dolphin distillery

39 fishermen’s village

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TAKE A RIDE INTO THE TAKE A RIDE INTO THE

Travel like a pioneer with a real pioneer family at CAPTAIN MITCH’S AIRBOAT TOURS!

With over 35 years in the business Captain Mitch’s Everglades Private Airboat Tours is the oldest operating airboat tour family in the Everglades.

captainmitchs.com 1-(800)-368-0065

Skim over the water through thousands of acres of privately owned swampland and see the Everglades as they were meant to be seen. Learn about the ecosystem, while we explore the hardwood tree hammocks. Watch for gators, birds, fish.

Keep your eyes open for banded water snakes or bald eagles flying overhead and many exciting things to see when you take a tour with Captain Mitch and his knowledgeable crew. They are the only tour with the redneck stamp of approval!

WHAT THE SHELL

CASUAL CLOTHING

Fort Myers - Fort Myers Beach - Sanibel & Captiva Islands - Estero

LOCAL TIP

A citrus stand and family attraction rolled into one, Sun Harvest Citrus in Fort Myers offers free samples of fresh-squeezed juices and soft-serve ice cream, a window for observing the packing process, and even a playground outside!

Our Top 5 Travel Tips

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Baby Steps

Don’t want to get your car all sandy after a day at the beach? Carry a bottle of baby powder with you and use it to clean the sand off of your feet. It works like a charm!

We’ve compiled a list of our top five travel tips to help you enjoy your vacation and make the best of your sunny getaway to Southwest Florida. 3

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Take charge

Did you forget your cell phone charger? Ask the front desk of your hotel. People forget their chargers all the time and hotels usually have plenty to share.

Salt & Vinegar

Stung by a jellyfish? No problem! Carry small packets of vinegar in your beach bag to use in case of a sting. It will soothe your skin and the party won’t be over.

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comes out after sunset and you will want to be protected from its tiny bites.

Keepin’ it fresh

Feel clean and fresh the whole trip. Throw a dryer sheet in your suitcase to keep your clothes smelling nice.

Crave adventure and comfort food? Adore bargains and cute critters? How about catching a show? The Shell Factory & Nature Park is the place for you! We have tons of fun happening every day of the week all year long. You’re gonna love it as much as I do!

an adventure on the peace river

The majestic Peace River separates Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda and offers amazing scenery with hundreds of plant and animal species to discover. Spend a day on the river with Peace River Charters in an airboat, a canoe, or on horseback, and then head over to one of the neighboring cities to continue the adventure!

AIRBOAT TOURS

Peace River Charters’ airboat tour gives you the opportunity to speed down over 20 miles of river, taking in the wildlife, reptiles, and incredible scenery. This family-oriented adventure is fun, exciting, and educational.

SWAMP BUGGY RIDES

You can also explore the Peace River scenery from a 12-foot vantage point. Swamp buggies’ huge tires and elevated platforms allow them to weave and wind through heavy mud, uneven terrain, thick brush, and shallow water passages so you'll get to see and experience it all! If it sounds a bit extreme, it is! The swamp buggies are safe and comfortable. Plus an experienced guide will be there at every turn.

CANOE RENTALS & EXCURSIONS

One of the Peace River’s most popular activities is canoeing. Peace River Charters offers 8-mile (half day)

excursions. Enjoy a fast-paced airboat ride up the river and then paddle back downstream with the relaxed current. If you’re feeling more ambitious, canoe rentals are also available without airboat transport.

HORSEBACK RIDES

Horseback trail rides are another great way to explore the river for riders of all ages and experience levels. Embark on a wilderness trail alongside the water and explore the Florida cypress hammocks on horseback! You will be accompanied by a Florida native guide who will provide your group with a personalized experience.

Photo Credit: Peace River Charters

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