Sanibel Island

Tucked away south of Tampa, there are some gorgeous little towns along Florida’s Gulf Coast. One of them is Sanibel, which is a little town that has some hidden gems. Here, the main attraction is the water, so I recommend getting lunch or dinner at one of the many local restaurants that are on the water.

The main road to Sanibel is I75, but when you get close, take any exit: there are a lot of hidden gems in the area, from flea markets to places that sell local fish, that you’d never see driving by them at 70mph. Instead, get off the highway and take your time with the area.