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SANIBEL ISLAND- World renown for shelling. The sheer volume of beautiful shells on the beaches here is mind blowing ๐Ÿš . TRAVEL TIP: Highly recommend signing up for a beach walk through the @shellmuseum - such incredible insights into the world of shells (and the mysterious mollusks that create them). Iโ€™ll never look at the beach the same way again! . Some of my most prized shells are now the ones with imperfections because I now have some insights into the fascinating life they led and the story behind them. Mind blowing! . Also, despite what you might read in travel reviews there is no โ€œbest beachโ€ for shelling - its a perpetuated myth. It depends on the wind direction on any given day and the โ€œbestโ€ beach changes daily. Just stay on Sanibel- there is no bad beach or best beach ๐Ÿ– . . . . . . . #sanibelisland #sanibel #visitflorida #ftmyerssanibel #shelling #beachcomber #beachtreasures #familytravelfriends #adventurefamilies #travelwithkids #goexploreusa #familytraveltips #levartmaf #familytravels #familytravelblog
SANIBEL - Sanibel-Captiva may be best known for shelling, but it is extraordinary for other wildlife too. The island is admirably committed to conservation with a majority of the island protected for nature. . So much to love here for nature lovers๐Ÿ’š . If you visit, donโ€™t miss visiting Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge. There is a free educational center that is open 10 am to 4 pm which provides introduction to the native and migratory wildlife in the region. . You can rent kayaks and sign up for excursions, or just take a leisurely drive through the refuge which we did. Entry is $5 per car. Inside youโ€™ll find beautiful protected mangrove and wetland habitat that attracts a variety of birds and other animals. . Pictured is a gorgeous spoon bill. There were 5 of them hanging out with a flock of pelicans, egrets and cormorants. . Donโ€™t forget to bring/wear bug spray. The No See Ums in Florida are no joke ๐Ÿ˜ฌ . . . . . . . . #sanibelisland #ftmyerssanibel #visitflorida #wildliferefuge #dingdarling #birders #familytravelfriends #levartmaf #familytravels #familytraveltips #artofdestinations #naturetravel #naturescape #amazingnature
Iโ€™ve had worse days ๐Ÿ˜‰ Seriously, though, what is better than enjoying the sunset on a warm beach in Mid-December? Yesterday I woke up to snow in Chicago, and ended my day like this in Sanibel. Not too shabby ๐Ÿคฉ . Sometimes the work/life balance thing tips in my favor and work involves travel to paradise like this. . More to come on things to see and do on this pretty little island soon! ๐ŸŒด . ๐Ÿš@shazfamilytravels . . . . . . #sanibelisland #visitflorida #ftmyerssanibel #landscape_capture #artofdestinations #postcardplaces #travelanddestinations #awesome_earth #familytravelfriends #levartmaf #familytraveltips #exploringfamilies #familytravel
Escape the icy blast of Chicago for a short work jaunt to the sunshine stateโ€™s seashell capital of the world- Sanibel Island? Donโ€™t mind if I do. ๐Ÿคฉ๐ŸŒž๐Ÿš๐Ÿš๐Ÿš๐Ÿš๐Ÿš๐Ÿš๐Ÿš๐Ÿš๐Ÿš๐Ÿš๐Ÿš . Did you know there are over 80,000 different types of mollusks ๐Ÿฆ‘- most species of which develop their own unique variety of shell? ๐Ÿ˜ฎ . Sanibel Island, FL, is one the best spots to find them and it attracts seashell collectors from around the world. . . . . . . . . . . . #sanibelisland #shelling #visitflorida #beachesofinstagram #beachcomber #beachtreasures #seashellsbytheseashore #familytravelfriends #levartmaf #familytraveltips #familytravelblog #takethekids #exploretheusa #travelusa
The holidays are made easier with elves. ๐Ÿ˜‰ These joyful helpers are really angling for the โ€œniceโ€ list this year by helping us get our holiday cards stuffed in envelopes, stamped and mailed. . This year our cards are actually delivered BEFORE Christmas. Might be a new record for us ๐Ÿ˜‚ Let us rejoice! ๐ŸŽ„ . How is your holiday planning coming along? (Highly recommend having the elves help ๐Ÿ˜‰) . . . . . . . . #itsthemostwonderfultimeoftheyear #itstheholidayseason #holidayjoy #honestlymothering #familytravelfriends #levartmaf #familytravelblogger #famfun
Itโ€™s holiday party season. Letโ€™s get this party started with some adult time. Cheers to the weekend ๐Ÿฅ‚ โ„๏ธ โ„๏ธโ„๏ธโ„๏ธโ„๏ธโ„๏ธโ„๏ธโ„๏ธโ„๏ธโ„๏ธโ„๏ธ #holidayparties #parentsnightout #holidaysarehere #itstheholidayseason

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