expert ASK THE


“The beauty of Fort Myers & Sanibel is without a doubt its versatility. It has many destinations within itself: Fort Myers Beach is different from Sanibel and Captiva, and Cape Coral sets itself apart from Matlacha or Estero. Each area has its own unique characteristics. My favourite part is that there are lots of different spots, but everything is within 30 minutes’ drive, so there are no excuses for visitors not to explore as much as they can!” Stefanie Zinke,


international tourism sales manager, The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel


DO IT THE ZY WAY If you like living manatee-style and drifting around at a slower pace, rest assured there’s no need to get your gym kit on to make the most of the destination. To learn more about how vulnerable creatures are cared for, a visit to the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (Crow) is a must. The teaching hospital and visitor education centre, which is one of the leading wildlife hospitals in the US, takes care of about 3,500 needy wildlife patients every year, with tours offering an insight into how the facility cares for sick animals. My tour started by meeting some of the hospital’s residents, including a very shy Virginia opossum, and continued with a behind-the-scenes peek at what it takes to run such a smooth


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