Did you know there is Yoga on the Beach every Saturday at Sundial? Taught by local yoga pro, Kiersten Cato, beach yoga is a great way to enjoy the beautiful views and kick start your day! We’ve asked Kiersten to share some of her yoga tips to help you get in the groove. Tips for Practicing Yoga: Your breath is [...]
We are so honored to announce that Sundial Beach Resort & Spa has been named a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Award winner for 2019! This achievement is only possible thanks to our amazing Sundial team and our wonderful resort guests, many of whom have been returning year after year. Here are just a few things people have had to [...]
Here at Sundial, we know that vacation time is precious. We have a few ideas on how you can spend yours while visiting our resort and Sanibel Island. All you’ll need to do is clear your schedule and pack your bags! (Header Photo provided by themommynichols.com) Here at Sundial Resort Explore Nature with Sanibel Sea School Summer Camp Learn about [...]
Although pirates Jose Gaspar and Black Caesar once roamed the blue-green waters of Southwest Florida pillaging and hiding their booty, not all of Sanibel Island’s treasure is buried. Here’s a list of “island treasures” ready and waiting for you to discover on your Sundial Beach Resort & Spa vacation. Mermaids are Real! European sailors told tales of the mythical half [...]
In honor of Manatee Appreciation Day, celebrated on the last Wednesday of March, we thought we’d share some of our favorite manatee facts and how you can see manatees for yourself right around Sanibel Island. Fun Manatee Facts: They spend half their day eating! Even though manatees primarily eat leafy greens, they can weigh up to 1,200 pounds. Just like [...]
Spring is almost here, which means longer days and warmer weather. With the temperature rising, now would be the time to learn a new skill in the water. Why not try stand-up paddleboarding? Stand-up paddleboarding is a popular water sport that can be enjoyed in any waterway, from the Gulf to the back bays to the river. This sport was [...]
Shelling is one of those activities that has almost no age limit and can be enjoyed by everyone in the family. We’ve had some particularly good shelling this winter and wanted to share our favorite finds. If you’re looking to learn more about shelling and what you can find on our beaches, sign up for a Discover Shelling class with [...]
Next month, Sanibel Island will play host to the 82nd Annual Sanibel Island Shell Festival. The Shell Festival is a three day educational, entertaining and fundraising event where all proceeds go to support marine education and conservation organizations in the area as well as scholarship funds to the University of South Florida and Florida Gulf Coast University Departments of Marine [...]
It’s almost that time of year again. With Spring Break around the corner, it’s time to plan your week-long vacation. If you are planning to visit Sundial or Sanibel, we have plenty of activities to keep you and your family entertained on the resort and the island. Sundial Resort Five pools? No problem. Not only does Sundial have a large [...]
Winter is one of the best times of year to shell on Sanibel Island. According to our resident experts at Sanibel Sea School: The winter months often bring strong weather fronts and, with them, great opportunities for shelling. When fronts arrive, there are usually strong winds that stir things up and create rough seas. The resulting waves wash many gastropods and [...]