Title: Mid Island Travel Guide: Best of Mid Island, Sanibel Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Mid Island](https://expedia.co.uk/Mid-Island-Hotels.d977663677668896768.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Sanibel](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Sanibel.d9791.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Sanibel](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Sanibel.d9791.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Mid Island Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Mid-Island.d977663677668896768.Car-Hire-Guide)[Mid Island Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Mid-Island.d977663677668896768.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Mid Island Travel Guide ## Sanibel ## Visit Mid Island Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Sanibel travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Sanibel.dx9791) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Periwinkle Way featuring a garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6298863/ce898fdd-7ebf-4f44-9e80-60e95ba58831.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Periwinkle Way The island’s spine is also its commercial hub. Drive or bike the road’s length to find attractions and discover many stores and restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Periwinkle-Way-Sanibel.d6298863.Attraction) ![Fort Myers featuring a house](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6296084/23eab012-1f55-4d52-8f9c-07eeb7f56326.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sanibel Historical Museum and Village You can spend time studying the exhibits at Sanibel Historical Museum and Village during your trip to Sanibel. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sanibel-Historical-Museum-And-Village-Sanibel.d6296084.Attraction) ![View of Annapolis Valley and the Bay of Fundy from The Lookoff on North Mountain, Nova Scotia, Canada.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976194940/b4825031-e36b-403d-8aaf-b07a25f3dc00.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bailey's Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Bailey's Beach during your trip to Sanibel? [](https://expedia.co.uk/Baileys-Beach-Fort-Myers.d553248635976194940.Attraction) ![Morning Show At Sanibel Island](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976194887/b78d16d3-023d-46d4-96bc-e33e08ecbee7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sanibel Island Southern Beach 4.5/5(2 reviews) Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Sanibel Island Southern Beach during your trip to Sanibel? [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sanibel-Island-Southern-Beach-Fort-Myers.d553248635976194887.Attraction) ![Sanibel Island Lighthouse which includes a beach, general coastal views and a sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6123905/4ca6a8bf-bcd7-4194-afd1-f40b40c7afaf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sanibel Island Lighthouse 4/5(23 reviews) You can find out about the history of Sanibel with a trip to Sanibel Island Lighthouse. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sanibel-Island-Lighthouse-East-End.d6123905.Attraction) ![Bowman\'s Beach which includes general coastal views and a sandy beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6296151/4495298b-a31a-40fc-a275-ded1cba6e62a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bowman's Beach 4.5/5(5 reviews) Relax and revel in a visit to one of the area’s most beautiful beaches, great for swimming, fishing and finding special seashells. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bowmans-Beach-Sanibel.d6296151.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Southwest Florida Sunset Sail](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3146060/22ed7898-752c-4c52-87b0-2ba67b209287.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Southwest Florida Sunset Sail £52 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/southwest-florida-sunset-sail.a3146060.activity-details) ![Dolphin Wildlife Cruise Fort Myers Beach](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49515597/b952f68d-226a-45aa-8284-3cd6d956a450.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Dolphin Wildlife Cruise Fort Myers Beach £48 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/dolphin-wildlife-cruise-fort-myers-beach.a49515597.activity-details) ![Copacetic Day Sail](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3146061/ce46a7d1-6271-4a2e-9229-41a28a522002.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Copacetic Day Sail £52 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/copacetic-day-sail.a3146061.activity-details) ![Fort Myers Beach Dolphin & Sightseeing Tour Refreshments Included](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46963437/c5bc1320-b89a-4452-88cb-5c3ef3c0f7e6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Fort Myers Beach Dolphin & Sightseeing Tour Refreshments Included £46 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/fort-myers-beach-dolphin-sightseeing-tour-refreshments-included.a46963437.activity-details) ![Dolphin and Shelling Cruise Tour at Fort Myers Beach](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49522711/48707c1d-e717-4d14-8f75-febdffcc4c88.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Dolphin and Shelling Cruise Tour at Fort Myers Beach £56 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/dolphin-and-shelling-cruise-tour-at-fort-myers-beach.a49522711.activity-details) ![CLEAR Kayak Sunset & Light Tour - Bonita Springs / Ft Myers Beach](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46660014/25c79098-81a3-4d1e-b461-d8fd7f1802df.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### CLEAR Kayak Sunset & Light Tour - Bonita Springs / Ft Myers Beach £59 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/clear-kayak-sunset-light-tour-bonita-springs-ft-myers-beach.a46660014.activity-details) [See all activities in Sanibel](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Sanibel.d9791.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Mid Island ![Sanibel Island Beach Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17300000/17298900/17298818/f97bdde8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sanibel Island Beach Resort 1231 Middle Gulf Dr Sanibel FL £291 12 Apr - 13 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach hotel in Sanibel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. Popular ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,724 reviews) We loved having the option to sit by the pool or by the beach! We appreciated that the staff set out the chairs daily. The cafe had delicious ice lattes and we enjoyed lunch by the pool. Checkout was easy! Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F04%2F2026&endDate=13%2F04%2F2026&selected=17298818&PinnedHotelID=17298818&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=977663677668896768) ![Sundial Beach Resort & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/2000/1939/f4e5c65a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sundial Beach Resort & Spa 1451 Middle Gulf Drive Sanibel FL £402 20 Apr - 21 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury condo in Sanibel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (2,614 reviews) Good Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=20%2F04%2F2026&endDate=21%2F04%2F2026&selected=1939&PinnedHotelID=1939&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=977663677668896768) ![The Anchor Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112650000/112646400/112646379/b1f43b6b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Anchor Inn 1245 Periwinkle Way Sanibel FL £265 22 Apr - 23 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Sanibel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and free bicycles on-site. Popular attractions Sanibel Island Southern Beach and Sanibel Island ... 10/10 Exceptional! (14 reviews) Wonderful stay. Super cozy and close to everything. Just a short bike ride (bikes included on property) to Nerita Beach. We felt right at home for our weekend stay!! Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F04%2F2026&endDate=23%2F04%2F2026&selected=112646379&PinnedHotelID=112646379&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=977663677668896768) ![Casa Ybel Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1070000/1060300/1060289/41623a70_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Casa Ybel Resort 2255 W. Gulf Dr. Sanibel FL Stay at this beach hotel in Sanibel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Sanibel Island Southern Beach and Gulfside City Park ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (319 reviews) Room was clean and well stocked with towels etc. Kitchen had the necessary tools to fix meals. The sliding glass doors open on to a screened in porch with a view of the beach. found the bed to be uncomfortable and worn out and should be replaced. Overall, I would recommend Casa Ybel on Sanibel. Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F04%2F2026&endDate=09%2F04%2F2026&selected=1060289&PinnedHotelID=1060289&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=977663677668896768) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F04%2F2026&endDate=09%2F04%2F2026&selected=1060289&PinnedHotelID=1060289&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=977663677668896768) ![Kona Kai Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8080000/8078500/8078470/2085e0f5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kona Kai Motel 1539 Periwinkle Way Sanibel FL Stay at this motel in Sanibel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Sanibel Island Southern Beach and Periwinkle Way are located ... 9/10 Wonderful! (982 reviews) As soon as we arrived and walked into the property we were thrilled that we found Kona Kai! The grounds are exceptional, the staff very friendly and great communication. Our room was perfect, with all of the amenities perfect for two. We were going to rent bikes but found everything in walking distance ... Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F04%2F2026&endDate=09%2F04%2F2026&selected=8078470&PinnedHotelID=8078470&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=977663677668896768) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F04%2F2026&endDate=09%2F04%2F2026&selected=8078470&PinnedHotelID=8078470&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=977663677668896768) ![Sanibel Siesta on the Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118510000/118502900/118502892/8b6bb81d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sanibel Siesta on the Beach 1246 Fulgur Street Sanibel FL Stay at this beach aparthotel in Sanibel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Sanibel Island Southern Beach and Sanibel Island ... 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Fort-Myers-Gumbo-Limbo.dx553248635976480905) ![Periwinkle Way which includes cycling as well as an individual femail](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6298863/b93364c4-18dc-4358-9389-6eed83739c80.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Beachview Country Club Estates While visiting Beachview Country Club Estates, you might make a stop by sights like Periwinkle Way and Sanibel Island Golf Club. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sanibel-Beachview-Country-Club-Estates.dx553248635976658737) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### The Dunes While there might not be top attractions in The Dunes, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Dunes Golf and Tennis Club and Periwinkle Way. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Fort-Myers-The-Dunes.dx553248635976473424) ![Sanibel Lighthouse](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976477245/3c2cdf05-cc07-4dac-8489-1596f679bc90.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Sanibel Isles While Sanibel Isles isn't home to many top sights, Dunes Golf and Tennis Club and Periwinkle Way are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Fort-Myers-Sanibel-Isles.dx553248635976477245) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Shell Harbor While Shell Harbor isn't home to many top sights, Sanibel Moorings Botanical Gardens and Sanibel Sea School are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Fort-Myers-Shell-Harbor.dx553248635976472731) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Butterknife While there might not be top attractions in Butterknife, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Sanibel Island Southern Beach and Periwinkle Way. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Fort-Myers-Butterknife.dx553248635976478145) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Mid Island Travel Guide ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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