Kind Traveler’s

5-Night Nature-Inspired Fort Myers Beach Escape  

Hosted in partnership with Fort Myers – Islands, Beaches and Neighborhoods

Fort Myers - Islands, Beaches and Neighborhoods has long been considered a treasure on the sandy Southwest Florida coastline. Warm tropical breezes, white sandy beaches, abundant wildlife, and a bounty of land and sea activities are enjoyed here year-round.

At the J.N. "DING" Darling National Wildlife Refuge, explore 7,600-acres home to 51 types of reptiles and amphibians, 32 mammal species, and more than 245 species of birds. Don’t miss the Great Calusa Blueway Paddling Trail, 190 miles of paddling and kayaking trails and tributaries weaving through mangrove-lined estuaries and across open Gulf waters. This kayak and canoe excursion puts paddlers face-to-face with indigenous wildlife, foliage and shell mounds, offering a peek inside Old Florida, the way the indigenous Calusa experienced it. Land lovers will have plenty of terrain to explore with Fort Myers and the surrounding area's 100+ miles of hiking and biking trails.

For this Kind Traveler giveaway, your homebase will be Pink Shell Beach Resort & Marina, a Florida Green Lodging Member that’s a pink castle set on 12 acres of pristine Estero Island Beach. Find the other half of your stay at the modern DiamondHead Beach Resort, also a Florida Green Lodging Member with crystalline views of the Gulf of Mexico.

Kind Traveler Prizing Package Includes: 

Positive Impact:

*$200 donation made in the name of the winner to the Center for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW Clinic), supporting wildlife conservation in the Fort Myers area.

 Your Kind Stay:

*2-night stay at Pink Shell Beach Resort & Marina, in a one-bedroom with a king bed and a sleeper sofa in the living room. The room includes views of the beach and Gulf of Mexico. 

- Breakfast for two at Jack’s Restaurant

- Complimentary watersports equipment

- Valet parking

- Daily beach lounge chair & umbrella set up

- Back Bay Kayak Tour for two: explore an estuary teeming with wildlife, suitable for all skill levels.

*3-night stay at DiamondHead Beach Resort in a premium suite

- Dinner for two on property, $100 dining credit

Kind Activities in the Fort Myers Area:

-Tickets & tour of the Mound House in Fort Myers Beach, a cultural & environmental learning experience of the 2,000-year-old Calusa Indian Shell Mound

-Tickets to the Bailey Mathews National Shell Museum in Sanibel, the only accredited museum in the U.S. devoted solely to shells & mollusks

- Bike rentals on Sanibel Island, if desired

- Lovers Key State Park entry with Beach chair rentals and kayak or bike rentals provided by Lovers Key Adventures if desired.

- Tickets to Edison & Ford Winter Estates, the historic winter homes of Henry Ford & Thomas Edison. Explore 20 acres of botanical gardens, a museum, laboratory, and a Garden Shoppe at one of the most visited historic home sites in America.

Additional Gifts:

- Kind Traveler gift box to include eco-conscious travel products to inspire kind travel ($250 value)

- Two pairs of sunglasses from COVRY, an inclusive eyewear brand designed for diverse face shapes ($250 value)

- Gogh Jewelry: $500 worth of unique jewelry made from nature’s most basic elements 

- Gift box from Hari Mari, everyday exploring essentials

- $300 Visa cash card towards travel