Summer has come to an end, but that doesn’t mean the fun has to stop! At Sundial Resort we are always welcoming you with open arms for some fun and relaxation. Fall is a great time to visit and we’re looking forward to some exciting events around the island this month. C.R.O.W. Classic, Saturday, October 5, 2019 CROW, the Clinic for [...]
At Sundial Beach Resort & Spa, we are beyond thrilled to receive this recognition from our Sanibel-Captiva community. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for voting us into the winner’s circle for another year in a row! Best of the Islands Winner of 2019 Full-Service Resort Gulf-Front DIning Pickleball Courts Tennis Courts Tiki Bar Sushi The Best of [...]
We’re thrilled a number of great travel bloggers and influencers have chosen to vacation at Sundial Beach Resort & Spa this year. We thought the best way to share their experiences might be to compile a list of their top Sundial and Sanibel vacation tips! We hope these help you plan your next great getaway: Bring your appetite. Sundial offers [...]
It has been an amazing Sea Turtle Season so far here on Sanibel Island! It’s been a joy watching the teams working to protect the nests and monitor hatchings. As a part of the Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation Adopt A Beach Program, we promise to make our beach sea turtle and sea life-friendly and, in return, enjoy an annual report [...]
If you love visiting Sundial and Sanibel Island, then we have great news for you! We’ve just launched our summer #ShoreShellShare photo contest on our Instagram Page and one winner will receive a complimentary 2-night stay at Sundial Beach Resort & Spa. Do you want to be that winner? To enter, post a photo of the beach or shells from [...]
Curious about why turning your lights out at night is such an important task? Or maybe why removing any furniture on the beach is necessary? It’s sea turtle nesting season! Sanibel is currently in the middle of a very busy sea turtle nesting season, which lasts from April until about August. In fact, the island currently has over 350 nests! [...]
Seashells are an exciting find during a trip to Sanibel Island. However, they didn’t just come into being on their own, they had a little help from the creatures that once called them home. Learn about some of the animals that help to make the shells and specimen we all love to hunt and search for! Mollusks Mollusks make up [...]
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 [...]
Sanibel Island is home to a huge variety of birds. While most people do their bird watching during the day, after the sun sets, many of these creatures are just waking up! Instead of stargazing, take a look around at the many Sanibel nocturnal birds. Here are some of the common ones you can spot at night while exploring or [...]