Fort Myers

Long considered the gateway to Southwest Florida, Fort Myers is a magnetic medley of a city that draws visitors from across the globe with its eclectic array of exciting attractions. Its serene coastal islands seduce with their sugar-white beaches and azure waters, while its bustling neighbourhoods are a hotbed of culture. Fort Myers is home to the Thomas Edison and Henry Ford Winter Estates. These 2 adjacent Craftsman properties are situated on the banks of the Caloosahatchee River. Here, guests can wander a glorious 21-acre botanical garden before taking a riveting tour through 9 historic buildings and a 15,000-sq-ft museum filled with hundreds of inventions.

Sunbathe at Lovers Key State Park, dine in style at a waterfront restaurant or stroll one of the city’s many air-conditioned shopping malls in search of a luxury bargain. Fort Myers also hosts the annual Seafood and Music Festival, held in historic Downtown every January, which features live performers spanning all kinds of genres, and some of the most succulent crawfish in all of South Florida.