boomers in october

Hubby and I are going to Fort Myers for the first time(SanCarlos/Summerlin area)for last two weeks of October. Have always gone to all inclusive Carribean resorts but ended up with salmonella last time at a 5 star property. So, what do two stressed out Canadians do in FM ?( 2 jobs, no kids,mid 50%26#39;s)

boomers in october

Here are some ideas.

Take a ferry/cruise to Cayo Costa or Cabbage Key

Rent jet skis or a pontoon boat

Shelling at Sanibel

Take the Key West Express and visit KW for the day

Sun n Fun Lagoon water park in N. Naples will still be open weekends if you like slides, lazy river, etc

Mini Golf at Smugglers Cove

Ding Darling (Sanibel) or Corkscrew if you%26#39;re a nature buff (also CROW on Sanibel)

Shopping at Gulf Coast Town Center, Coconut Point, etc

Airboat ride/ visit the Everglades

Florida Aquarium in Tampa

Enjoy our beautiful beaches.

October is a great time to visit Ft Myers. Have fun!

boomers in october

Octoberfest at the German American Bier Party.

Visit Paradise Parasail for a fun parasail ride.

Play your luck at the casino on the Big M Casino.

Take a high-speed dolphin tour on the Sea Rocket USA.

Go to Publix and create a picnic to sit on the beach while watching an amazing sunset.

There is so much to do in Fort Myers Beach and you will be guaranteed to return home de-stressed.

I would recommend visiting the Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce for other fun things to do.

Hope you enjoy your trip!

Last year in November we booked a sunset dinner cruise from the Sanibel Harbour Resort (just beyond Causeway bridge when leaving the island). I believe the yacht was called the Sanibel Harbour Princess. First of all this is a beautiful resort with a very elegant lobby that has a bar with outside tables that is a great place to have a drink if you arrive a bit early. The yacht is equally impressive and athough I can%26#39;t recall the menu exactly you will not be disappointed with the quantity or quality of the food (save room for the scrumptious deserts which appear to be made at the bakery on the premises of the hotel). Dinner is served as you cruise around the harbor which is a delightful experience. After dinner take a trip to the upper deck to enjoy the view and gentle gulf breeze. The only improvement needed is some musical entertainment.

If you go call ahead to reserve your ticket. I would also check it out on the Sanibel Harbor Resort website www.sanibel-resort.com to check on current menus and prices.

Another good place for dinner and dancing is the Parrot Key Caribbean Grill at Salty Sam%26#39;s Marina. Check out their website for menu and entertainment events www.myparrotkey.com. If you are fiftyish and love to dance this is a fun atmosphere in the evenings since most nights they play the oldies and often have live music.

Surprised you would stay in the San Carlos/Summerlin area. It is much more relaxing to stay at the beach,about 20 minutes from your location. We always stay at the north end of Estero. Very nice rental properties on this stretch of the beach. Not very much traffic here and the sunsets are unbelievable.

Absolutely no stress down here at the beach. You don%26#39;t even need a car everything within walking distance.

Got any information on Octoberfest or the German American Bier Party? When and where is it happening?

We%26#39;re in FMB 20th to 25th October and looking for fun things to do.

Oktoberfest is at the German American Club in Cape Coral on Pine Island Rd October 17-19 and 24-26. For info contact info@GASC-capecoral.com.

The San Carlos/Summerlin area is quite central and many of the activities suggested are terrific, but it depends on what you like to do.

We live part time in Estero, and are more nature oriented, so here%26#39;s where I take the company:

Bonita Beach and Lover%26#39;s Key State Park - rent a kayak at the park and explore the bay or just ride the tram out to the beach and walk or chill out.

Corkscrew Sanctuary and nature center - even if you are not a nature buff, you will be. Awesome bookstore here. Audubon members get a discount for the sanctuary.

Sanibel Island and Ding Darling - enjoy Ding towards evening and see more bird life. Visit the lighthouse in Sanibel and enjoy the wonderful local restaurants.

Definitely see the Everglades and ride an airboat. Stand in the River of Grass if your guide will let you get out for a minute. Check out funky and historic Everglades City.

Visit Times Square (Fort Myers Beach) on a weekend evening. Have dinner and check out ';the scene.';

Wiggins Del Nor State Park - wonderful beach and good fishing in the Pass.

If you like paddling or historic site, visit Koreshan State Park and maybe rent a canoe on the Estero River - upper portion is very old Florida. Or rent from Estero Bay Outfitters on Hwy 41 and paddle through the Park.

For shopping - try the new Coconut Point Mall or visit the Miromar outlet stores on Hwy 41 at Corkscrew Road.

Thanks for all the info.

I%26#39;ll check it out.