Month: July 2018

We are like islands in the sea.

Separate on the surface, but connected in the deep.

– William Jones

Should you have any photos you’d like to share, please email them to [email protected].

Today’s Guest Photographer:  Debbie Hartman  » Read more

Yep, the data adds up, even for the most analytical among us:  There are plenty of good sound reasons to take a vacation!  

Fortunately, it’s easier than ever at Ocean’s Reach, especially during the summer when we offer our lowest rates of the year.

And for those who require empirical evidence, just look to the many guests who take advantage of our special offers,  » Read more

Happy Anniversary to one of our favorite Oceans’s Reach couples ever — Collette and Eric A. from Athens, GA — who celebrated their 50th year of wedded bliss with us one month ago today.

Today, we want to take the opportunity to wish you a wonderful 601-Month Anniversary, too!

Can’t wait to see you lovebirds again next summer!

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“Halo” by Katy Danca Galli

Thanks to a special partnership between the Southwest Florida International Airport and our local Alliance for the Arts, millions of travelers have the opportunity to view works of art by area artists as they arrive and depart through our main airport in Fort Myers.

The unique “Art in Flight” art exhibits have been displaying brilliant artwork for more than a decade.   » Read more

Behold the turtle. 

He only makes progress when he sticks his head out.

– James Bryant Conant

Should you have any photos you’d like to share, please email them to [email protected].

Today’s Guest Photographer:  Karen Konkel  » Read more

Throughout the year, the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum has plenty for families to see and do, and during summertime, the educational fun they offer becomes even more affordable!

Open seven days a week, the museum features a different program daily for its New Day, New Adventure series:  Mondays – “Collection Connection”; Tuesdays – “Fossil Dig”; Wednesdays – “Shell Jewelry”  » Read more

There’s still more summer days to savor at Ocean’s Reach!  Check out our special offers and come “cuddle up” on Sanibel Island!  » Read more

Can’t get enough of Sanibel and Ocean’s Reach?  Just join us on Instagram to “ooh” and “aah” over more of our favorite photos!

Since our Ocean’s Reach community is such an amazing one, we look forward to sharing in all your photos, as well!  

Follow us at @oceansreach and start getting inspired for your next trip today.  Be sure to tag us in your photos and we’ll do the same.   » Read more

It’s no surprise that many of our guests enjoy boating while they’re here on Sanibel Island, as our area offers an amazing water wonderland to explore!

Of course, safety is always top-of-mind for us, so we wanted to share this primer on Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs) — or life jackets — we recently ran across.  Many thanks to Pat Schmidt, member of America’s Boating Club of Sanibel-Captiva,  » Read more