| Captiva is the perfect island vacation destination for | | | | conduct your explorations that way. |
| dozens of reasons. You can enjoy the tropical island | | | | With such a small island to explore, you may find that |
| feel, the laid-back atmosphere, the beauty of the | | | | walking everywhere is your choice. There are several |
| surrounding nature, the peace of the ocean waves, | | | | quaint buildings to admire that you might just miss as |
| and some seriously fun and exciting island adventure | | | | you whiz by in a car. Strolling also makes it easier to |
| activities. With only five miles of island to explore, you | | | | meander in and out of the many shops that you will |
| will be surprised at just how much there is to do on the | | | | find in the village at the center of the island. You might |
| tiny island of Captiva. | | | | end up with quite a few bags to carry back to the |
| Captiva is often considered the quieter island when | | | | hotel with you, but the extra exertion is well worth the |
| compared to its sister island, Sanibel. There are still | | | | reward. |
| plenty of things to do when the need for peace turns | | | | Of course, with so much water nearby, it would be |
| into a need for excitement. The most popular activity is | | | | remiss not to mention the many water sports that you |
| probably bicycle rental. There are dozens of bike | | | | can enjoy. There are dozens of kayak rental agencies, |
| paths that crisscross the island, so you can ostensibly | | | | where you can gain instruction and join a kayak tour |
| ride your rented bicycle anywhere. The paths | | | | of the area. If you are already an experienced |
| meander through the bustling village to the lush wildlife | | | | kayaker, then you can feel free to explore the |
| preserves and stop just about everywhere in | | | | shoreline on your own or with your family. The marina |
| between. Many people will rent their bicycle at the | | | | also offers sailing, windsurfing, jet skiing, and canoeing |
| beginning of their vacation and then proceed to leave | | | | equipment, which you can secure for several hours or |
| the car in the hotel parking lot for the duration. If daily | | | | an entire day. Spend some fun-filled hours in the water |
| exercise doesn't excite you, but the idea of the wind in | | | | before returning to marina to enjoy a light snack from |
| your hair does, then you can rent a motor scooter and | | | | one of the shops. |