Tradewinds Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
Sanibel Island Southern Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Sanibel Island Southern Beach during your trip to Sanibel?
Sanibel Island Lighthouse
You can find out about the history of Sanibel with a trip to Sanibel Island Lighthouse. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.
Bowman's Beach
Relax and revel in a visit to one of the area’s most beautiful beaches, great for swimming, fishing and finding special seashells.
Periwinkle Way
The island’s spine is also its commercial hub. Drive or bike the road’s length to find attractions and discover many stores and restaurants.
J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge
See almost anything that flies, swims or crawls in Florida in this protected area. Become acquainted with wildlife while learning about varied species.
Sanibel Historical Museum and Village
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Sanibel Historical Museum and Village during your trip to Sanibel. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.
Activities
Southwest Florida Sunset Sail
Guided Kayak Eco Tour - Bunche Beach
Dolphin and Shelling Cruise Tour at Fort Myers Beach
CLEAR Kayak Sunset & Light Tour - Bonita Springs / Ft Myers Beach
Our pick of the best Tradewinds Hotel Deals
Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers
Room was great , restaurants great,
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Sanibel Island Beach Resort
The rooms were clean and the bed was comfortable. The pool was nice and well kept. The restaurant on the premises was very good. Enjoyed coffee, shakes and burgers. Only minuses are the front desk staff wasn't very knowledgeable or friendly and the lack of smart TV's is pretty inexcusable in today's ...
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Express Cape Coral-Fort Myers Area by IHG
Very clean room. Keurig in room and coffee in lobby. Comfy beds. Nice exercise area. Great staff. Excellent complimentary breakfast. Had a great but short stay.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Lani Kai Beachfront Resort
We had a great stay! The place was very clean and the bed comfortable. Wish our stay was longer. We will stay there again.
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Ft Myers
Clean room. Great location. Nice staff
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa
The property was nice. I had no idea we would be staying in a separate building away from the main building. The main pool was nice. The staff in the bar area in the evening were amazing. My biggest complaint is that the out side of our building and our room smelled of sewage. We complained to the ...
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Tradewinds
Chateaux Sur Mer
While Chateaux Sur Mer isn't home to many top sights, Bowman's Beach and J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge are some notable places to visit nearby.
Gulf Shores
When in Gulf Shores, you can plan a visit to Bowman's Beach and J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Gulf Pines
While Gulf Pines may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge and Bowman's Beach.
West End
If you're spending some time in West End, J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge and Bowman's Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Heron's Landing
When in Heron's Landing, you can plan a visit to Bowman's Beach and Blind Pass Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
East Rocks
While there might not be top attractions in East Rocks, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Sanibel Island Southern Beach and J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge.
