Everything Else You Should Know
Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)
RSW, located in Fort Myers, is the closest airport to Sanibel Island. It is about a 40 minute drive from RSW to Casa Ybel.
Some airlines that fly to RSW include United, JetBlue, Southwest, Delta, and American Airlines.
Casa Ybel
Call their Reservations Department at 1-800-276-4753 and refer to the Blanco - Joyce Wedding to get a discounted rate.
You can book either a one bedroom suite with a king-size bed (sleeps four) or two queen size beds (sleeps six). Both have gulf views, a full kitchen, and a queen-size sleeper sofa.
It is a two-night minimum stay and reservations need to made by March 27, 2021 to get the discounted rate.
Biking
Sanibel has over 20 miles of bike paths that cover the entire island. Bikes are available for rent throughout the island.
Swimming and tanning and shelling, oh my
Sanibel Island is a unique barrier island because it has an east-west orientation rather than north-south, gifting the island with an abundance of shells.
There are several public beaches throughout the island, including at the lighthouse beach, bowman's beach, at the causeway, and at Casa Ybel.