There’s more to Sanibel Sea School than just kids camps and shelling walks, though we absolutely love both of those! Sanibel Sea School offers custom private programs for groups of all ages. Complimentary mini-programs Sundial guests can enjoy each week. Feeding Frenzy Join the experts in the Sea School Classroom for Feeding Frenzy, where guests can watch, and sometimes help, [...]
Bring the beach to your beautiful bounty! We’ve got beach- and island-inspired table decorating tips to make your Thanksgiving table feel a little closer to vacation. It’s the perfect way to showcase your shells and get your family and friends talking about their own favorite island adventures. Nontraditional Coastal Color Scheme – Sand & Sisal – header photo also from Sand [...]
If you’ve visited Sanibel in the past, you may know that Winter is peak season on the island. However, it’s not the ONLY great time to visit Sanibel and Sundial! A fall island getaway is the perfect way to take a break from the back-to-school crazy and recharge before the holidays get into full swing! Need more convincing? We’ve compiled [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
What do you get for one of the most important people in your life? Why not skip the mall and make mom something instead? Gather up your favorite shells from your last family vacation and put them to great use, making something special for Mother’s Day. We’ve pulled together a few of our favorite crafts to help get you inspired! [...]
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 [...]
Sundial is proud to be the location of Sanibel Sea School’s satellite campus. In fact, we have live tanks on site that are used to house found specimens and a classroom to help teach our guests more about the local ecology. We asked Kalli Unthank of Sanibel Sea School to show us around the tanks and the classroom and share [...]