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Fort Myers is an energetic blend of the young and old with restaurants, nightclub and artistic venues overlooking the river at Fort Myers Yacht Basin and Centennial Park. Resembling a Middle East city with more than 2,000 royal palms lined along McGregor Boulevard alone, Fort Myers is known as the “City of Palms”. Holidays to Fort Myers are very popular with travellers all over the world. For a relaxing beach holiday, Fort Myers remains a top destination with many British holidaymakers. Fort Myers was established in the mid 1800’s when it was a military installation that served right through the Civil War. Fort Myers actually attained fame when the famed inventor Thomas Alva Edison built his laboratory and winter home, Seminole Lodge. 20 years later Henry Ford moved in next door and set up the first Ford car dealership in Fort Myers. Holidays to Fort Myers are not complete without stopping by the homes of Henry Ford and Thomas Edison. Fort Myers shines with a radiance ideally suited for obliterating the aura of tension and stress that is part of our daily lives. A holiday in Fort Myers will rejuvenate your body, mind and soul. It is the perfect beach getaway with white sandy beaches, dazzling sunsets, eco-friendly tours and tons of enthralling recreational and beach activities. Known for being well-equipped yet laid back, Fort Myers does not have overwhelming crowds yet if you crave for a lively and noisy ambience, Miami and Orlando are not too far away. There are several beach communities and islands such as Estero, Sanibel Island, Captiva Island, and Bonita Springs. During your holidays in Fort Myers, you can look forward to some of the best beachcombing, bird watching, jet skiing, deep sea fishing, scuba diving and outlet mall shopping. The fun-loving atmosphere, tropical climate and natural beauty of sea and land of Fort Myers offer so much more for visitors. You can discover various points of access to public beaches along Estero Boulevard or visit Lynn Hall Memorial Park along with your kids. The Bowditch Point Memorial Park with its rough natural beauty is another gem worth visiting. The Fort Myers Beach Fishing Pier is a great place for fun and also for casting a line.

The Ostega Bay Marine Science Center and Estero Bay Aquatic Preserve provide fun for kids and adults alike. The nearby towns have plenty of monuments and museums and eco-tours too. For a peaceful and tranquil Fort Myers holiday, Barefoot Beach Preserve is a true treasure unlike other crowded beaches. A vibrant nightlife, plethora of restaurants catering to all kinds of palates, bargain shopping, special events and various festivals ensure that Fort Myers holidays are full of fun and entertainment. In order to experience the calm waters of Fort Myers, go on a kayak or canoe tour along the Great Calusa Blueway paddling path trail. The Barefoot Beach Preserve offers a diverse natural landscape that can captivate and seduce everyone from animal lovers to sun worshippers. The Edison Festival of Lights takes place in downtown Fort Myers and is one of the Top 20 events of the United States. The month long celebration features exciting events such as a concert, parade, crafts show and fireworks display. The nearby Sanibel Island is often referred to as the “The Shelling Capital of the Western World” due to the variety of shells that can be discovered here. The island is covered in lush foliage, part of which is a natural preserve. With several miles of bicycle trails, pristine white beaches, abundant nature, water sports and stunning sunsets, Captiva and Sanibel Islands are a vast tropical playground. The 4 star Sanibel Marriott Harbour Resort and Spa is a lovely place to stay while in Sanibel Island.  A beautiful natural area awaits visitors when they visit Bonita Springs. Delightful cottages and charming homes line the clean beach and the interior lands are dominated by new golf resorts and communities. You can stroll along the pristine beaches or enjoy boating and fishing on the backwaters. The upscale town of Naples is just down the coast and is a tropical paradise of nature, shore and sun harmoniously merged with the cultural and cosmopolitan atmosphere of the city. For a glimpse into the history of Florida, visit the Collier County Museum and take your kids to the Teddy Bear Museum which is a must-see. You can go canoeing or kayaking down the Gordon River at the Naples Nature Center which features a wildlife rehabilitation clinic, aviary, tidal lagoon, sea-turtle aquarium and serpentarium. Your kids will immensely enjoy the zoo in Naples and Caribbean Gardens. The coastal community of Cape Coral features more than 400 miles of canals, lakes and a river. Sun Splash Waterpark is a great family entertainment park set on 15 acres. Spectacular new golf courses created at the Fort Myers Country Club have made the place one of the hottest golfing regions in the United States. The Colonial Country club features an 18-hole championship course offering an enjoyable and relaxing day of golf. The Stonybrook Golf Club is another excellent championship golf club in Fort Myers. With budget-friendly package holidays to Fort Myers and convenient Fort Myers deals, planning cheap holidays to Fort Myers have never been easier. You will find special Fort Myers late deals offered by many Fort Myers hotels and Fort Myers Resorts. The Diamond Head Beach Resort with a beachfront location is an ideal Fort Myers hotel to stay and explore the area. The 3 Star Holiday Inn Fort Myers is one of the best hotels in Fort Myers offering reasonable rates. For great hotels, Fort Myers is in no shortage of them and caters to people with different budgets and needs. Several domestic airlines fly to Fort Myers everyday. UK holidaymakers can take flights to Southwest Florida International Airport in Fort Myers from any international airport in the US. Cheap Fort Myers holidays are not impossible when making your airline and hotel bookings.