Sanibel in June?
 

I have been to Sanibel Island in the past in March and had a wonderful time. I'm thinking about going back in mid-to-late June. What is the weather like then? What is the bug condition then (one day in March the beach was overwhelmed with &quot;love bugs&quot; flying around, which freaked out my 3-yr old and she wouldn't come out of the room until late the next day when she saw that the love bugs had all died)? And what is the water condition then (lots of red tide or not so much)? <BR><BR>Thanks in advance for any help you can offer.

I don't have advice for you but was hoping you had some for me! I'm going next week (Mar 1) for a couple days and was wondering if you could recommend a nice hotel on Sanibel - I'm concerned that what I've read looks wonderful - only to book an overpriced run-down hasbeen of a hotel - looking to spend 300-350 a night. thx!

1963: I'm not sure what type of vacation experience you are looking for. I have two young kids and was looking for a resort where we could stay on site the whole time if we (or they) didn't feel like getting in the car. We stayed at the Sundial, which I recommend. The guests were mostly families and couples. We had a two BR with den, which was super-large so the kids could run around inside when they didn't feel like going out much. The restaurants on site were only OK; ultimately, we went grocery shopping and had breakfast in the room, lunch either in the room or off the grounds and dinner mostly in the main restaurant (one night we cooked; one night we brought in dinner).<BR><BR>The resort is in good condition (and our room was in great condition), although it doesn't compare to upscale Carribean resorts (like some of the Sandals I've stayed at). There is one big main pool with slide (sometimes crowded last mid-March) and several smaller pools scattered among the various room buildings. <BR><BR>We weren't looking to do much other than play with our kids on the beach and in the pool, so we didn't try out any of the sports/recreation equipment (other than the floats for the pool). Lots of good shelling, of course.<BR><BR>I had a friend who stayed at Blind Pass. He wrote me and said he liked it because it is removed from the &quot;strip&quot; of developments on Sanibel (his words, not mine; my beach was perfectly fine). It is not right on the beach, but a short walk (about 5 minutes)<BR>down a private path will get you to a really pretty and relatively undeveloped beach. The condos are spacious and comfortable, but not fancy. He said the pool also is nice, but nothing particularly special. He would stay there again.<BR>

We were there last mid-June. It was beautiful. The water was warm &amp; clean. The only thing was the heat. It didn't feel as hot as it was, due to the constant breeze. The temperature inside our vehicle when we were packing up the beach chairs said 103 degrees!We didn't see any of the bugs. We are going back again this year. Can't wait.

Thanks for the information, Candy210. Did you have many rainstorms?

June is a lovely time on Sanibel. The gulf is warm, getting to its bathtub temperature and the sea breeze keeps the humidity at bay. It is a little early for the big afternoon thunderstorms but if you should get them, look at them as natures way of clearing out the humidity and perhaps bringing up some better shells on the beach. I suggest everyone coming to Sanibel and Captiva read Anne Morrow Lindbergh's &quot;Gifts from the Sea&quot; Here is a favorite passage:<BR><BR>&quot;The shell in my hand is deserted. It once housed a whelk, a snail-like creature, and then temporarily, after the death of the first occupant, a little hermit crab, who has run away, leaving his tracks behind him like a delicate vine on the sand. He ran away, and left me his shell. It was once a protection to him. I turn the shell in my hand, gazing into the wide open door from which he made his exit. Had it become an encumbrance? Why did he run away? Did he hope to find a better home, a better mode of living? I too have run away, I realize, I have shed the shell of my life, for these few weeks of vacation.&quot;<BR><BR><BR>

June is a good time. Love bugs aren't out in June. At sunset or sunrise and in the shade, you'll need protection against the mosquitoes. If the nosee'ums are around, just put on more repellent.<BR><BR>Red tide is another story. Chances are you won't have to worry about it. If it is in, just go down the beach (may have to get off of Sanibel) a few miles and you'll have good water. Can't imagine getting a condo on Sanibel and having to deal with Red Tide. I've been to Sanibel when it was affected and it was incredible to see all the tourist sitting around the dead fish and shrimp, oblivious to what was happening. And loads of them were in the water swimming, too. Come on down and enjoy yourself. Red tide doesn't come in that often.

No matter what time of year you go be sure to go to the Bubble Room! It is a great restaurant on Captiva Island (they are connected by bridge, a small one, but still a bridge). You must have the bubble bread when you are there, amazing wonderful stuff! And the red velvet cake for dessert, mmmmmm. I haven't been since 1997, but I can't imagine it has changed much. <BR><BR>Oh, and I live in Tallahassee, and the lovebugs are out till November, not sure if there is any escaping them :(

CUlater - thanks for the input!! actually we booked sundial - I had researched several and I found that to suit our needs! can't wait to go - leaving Saturday! caio

It thundered &amp; lightened everyday from about 3:30 to 4pm. In 15 minutes, it was clear. Apparantly it doesn't bother Floridians at the beach. They see the lightening way out over the water. Nobody worries. It was weird. then as it gets closer, people calmly go to their own way. It's like a reminder to get ready for dinner.<BR>Don't let it deter your fun. Just enjoy &amp; be prepared.