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! [...]
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 [...]
Impress your family and friends with a new recipe this year, straight from your favorite island getaway, Sundial! Flan Caramel is a rich custard dessert baked with caramelized sugar. It’s the perfect addition to any holiday dessert spread! Ingredients 1 1/2 cups sugar (divided) 6 large eggs (kept at room-temperature) 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 2 (13-ounce) cans evaporated milk [...]
April 14 is National Dolphin Day, a day to celebrate these majestic marine creatures. Just last week, we at Sundial enjoyed an entertaining show put on by a few wild dolphins just off our shore. Being on an island, we are lucky to get to observe so many dolphins in their natural habitat. In celebration of Dolphin Day, here are [...]
Here at Sundial Resort, we have an experienced event management team that is invested in helping every one of our clients plan and execute the best events possible, from weddings and special occasions to corporate events. Our incredible staff and beautiful facilities are perfect for your next event. Meet our event team! David Irwin, Sales & Conference Planning Manager, 30+ [...]
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 [...]
Perfect is the word that could be used to describe Justin and Ashley’s wedding, first dance and even the couple themselves! Where are you from? I’m originally from Michigan and Justin is from Kentucky. I recently made the move down here to Florida and we both live in Fort Myers now. How did you meet? I met Justin when I [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]