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Ft. Lauderdale or Ft.Myers Beaches

We are planning a summer vacation to Florida to go to the beach. We have enough airline mile to fly into Ft. Lauderdale but not to Ft.Myers. My question are is the drive from Ft. L to Ft. M far? Should we just stay in Ft.L the whole time? We have 2 boys ages 4 & 6. The beaches in Ft.Myers just looked so nice but I have never been to either so I do not really know. Thanks for your help!

Re: Ft. Lauderdale or Ft.Myers Beaches

  • They're quite different.  When I was a kid in Ft Laud,. we'd take weekend trips over to Ft Myers area (Sanibel and other islands, usually).  2.5-3 hour drive.  There were definitely more shells on the west coast, and we loved going there for the boating.  Ft Laud has more to do overall, though.  It kind of depends on what you're looking for out of your trip.
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  • I've done the drive between the two, it's not too bad, as pp about 3 hours. I think there is more going on in Ft. Lauderdale but nicer beaches on the west coast.  So, it just depends on what you are looking to do. 
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  • We much prefer the Ft Myers area - cleaner, newer, nicer beaches. 
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  • Ft Myers Beach.  Very laid back, not pretentious, cheaper accommodations.  Stuff to do with the kids like mini golf and a great outlet mall off of 1-75 and Corkscrew Drive (in Estero, I think).  Some great restaurants can be found in Ft. Myers and Bonita Beach.
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