https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:49:48 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/has-anyone-been-to-sanibel#post-2795575 Mon, 08 Jan 2018 10:19:46 +0000 wrkbrk 2795575@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hellobeeboston: Thank you! I am excited! I wonder if we will be able to stop for groceries after the flight, rental car, etc., of if DS will be a nightmare, haha. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/has-anyone-been-to-sanibel#post-2795552 Mon, 08 Jan 2018 08:05:25 +0000 hellobeeboston 2795552@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@wrkbrk: we went to Captiva when my son was 2! Very chill, you’ll love it! </p> <p>Are you in a hotel or in a house?? We flew into Ft Myers and stopped at the grocery store &amp; target and got some supplies before we crossed the bridge. You can get some groceries out on sanibel but it’s more expensive, less selection. </p> <p>There’s supposed to be a great zoo in Naples if you feel like a road trip. Maybe a nap can happen during the drive?</p> <p>You can rent bikes with kid seats on the back, we did that a few times if it’s not too hot! Sanibel is very flat, so easy to bike around! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/has-anyone-been-to-sanibel#post-2795361 Sat, 06 Jan 2018 08:56:44 +0000 LBee 2795361@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@wrkbrk: I’ll wall you! We’ve gone tons! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/has-anyone-been-to-sanibel#post-2795359 Sat, 06 Jan 2018 08:54:14 +0000 wrkbrk 2795359@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lemon-Lime: Oh cocktails are a priority ;) You should see all the snack food DW is planning to pack for us and DS - I thought she was insane but maybe it’s smart!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/has-anyone-been-to-sanibel#post-2795358 Sat, 06 Jan 2018 08:53:07 +0000 wrkbrk 2795358@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@FaithFertility: Thank you! I like your naptime suggestions :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/has-anyone-been-to-sanibel#post-2795357 Sat, 06 Jan 2018 08:48:50 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2795357@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I went to Sanibel for work conventions a couple of times and loved it.</p> <p>Tips- we’ve had a few hotel-heavy vacations at this point. 1) pack snacks including shelf ready milk. Having crackers and bananas available in the room bought us a little time before having to put real clothes on and head to restaurant for breakfast. 2) plan for just one main activity a day like the beach, hike a natural path or the zoo. If there’s time to do something else go for it, but don’t pre purchase tickets in case the activity gets pushed to the next day. 3) don’t forget to get a cocktail or two...it’s your vacation too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/has-anyone-been-to-sanibel#post-2795326 Fri, 05 Jan 2018 20:57:21 +0000 FaithFertility 2795326@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@wrkbrk: I've been to Sanibel many times, never with my kids, but as a kid! LOVED the beaches, hotel pool.etc.</p> <p>We take my kids to Naples, FL every summer, we usually do a day at the hotel pool, day at beach, explore Down town one day and hit up.a zoo or something, my biggest advice is.low expectaions and be on their time! DH and I always take advantage of their naps by having a drink on porch or one stays and naps and other can layout(me) lol </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/has-anyone-been-to-sanibel#post-2795306 Fri, 05 Jan 2018 20:03:18 +0000 wrkbrk 2795306@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@peaches1038: I think it’s supposed to be in the sixties?? Maybe 2.5 hours! Should be ok but I feel like we have to pack SO much stuff 😳 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/has-anyone-been-to-sanibel#post-2795303 Fri, 05 Jan 2018 19:52:55 +0000 peaches1038 2795303@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I hope it warms up for you! How long is the flight?! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/has-anyone-been-to-sanibel#post-2795302 Fri, 05 Jan 2018 19:26:01 +0000 wrkbrk 2795302@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jhd: Thank you !! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/has-anyone-been-to-sanibel#post-2795301 Fri, 05 Jan 2018 19:25:24 +0000 jhd 2795301@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@wrkbrk: I hope you have a great trip! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/has-anyone-been-to-sanibel#post-2795300 Fri, 05 Jan 2018 19:21:49 +0000 wrkbrk 2795300@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jhd: Yay! I’ve heard good things as well but have never been. And I have a bunch of those things on my list! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/has-anyone-been-to-sanibel#post-2795297 Fri, 05 Jan 2018 19:15:33 +0000 jhd 2795297@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It’s on my list of places to visit. A former colleague went every year and said it was the best place for collecting shells. :) </p> <p>We do stickers, Water Wow, books, tablet, and lots of fun snacks for travel. These were hits at 2 and still are at 3.5. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/has-anyone-been-to-sanibel#post-2795296 Fri, 05 Jan 2018 19:07:12 +0000 wrkbrk 2795296@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We are taking our two year old on our first official, family, week long, legit vacation a week from tomorrow!!</p> <p>Tips, ideas, dos/donts? Both about Sanibel Island or about a long trip with a toddler? :shocked: </p>