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Slowing the Pace at ‘Tween Waters on Captiva Island
“Shelling?” I kept asking my landlocked Canadian self, when I was told that this is one of the most popular things to do on Captiva Island, one of Florida’s Gulf Coast barrier islands just north of Fort Myers. I found it hard to believe that in today’s fast-paced world of digital multi-tasking, on-demand everything and short-attention-spans-everywhere that people would actually engage in something this, well, analog. Regardless, I would soon have the chance to find out if shelling on Captiva Island was really a thing or not.
How to Spend a Grownup Girls’ Weekend in Nashville
Who says Girls' Weekends in Nashville are only for young brides-to-be or college breakers? Nashville offers all kinds of fun things for grownup gals to do, and the good news is that none of it requires wearing sparkly cowboy boots or pink cowboy hats (unless of course...
Phoenix Rising: Fort Myers Returns
Fort Myers took the brunt of Hurricane Ian’s impact in 2022, but the good news is, Fort Myers beaches, historic attractions, restaurants and communities are all back to business and ready to welcome you back, too.