Escape to South Seas Island Resort on Captiva Island

Located off of Florida’s Gulf Coast on picturesque Captiva Island, South Seas Island Resort was recently recognized as a top 10 best place in the world to experience local wildlife. Offering hands-on educational programs through the Sanibel Sea School, access to indigenous wildlife, sea plane and kayaking nature tours and the new family friendly ScoutAbout program, South Seas Island Resort is the perfect family retreat for animal and nature lovers of all ages.Considered a protected wildlife sanctuary, South Seas Island Resort has a multitude of creatures residing in the waters and on property. From bottle-nosed dolphins and West Indian manatees, to great egrets, white ibis and Cuban anole lizards, every inch of sea, land and air surrounding the resort teems with beautiful indigenous wildlife. A classic multi-generational family retreat, South Seas Island Resort features a bevy of eco-inspired and family-friendly options that bring guests close to nature’s flora and fauna, including:

Sanibel Sea School – this non-profit organization offers an assortment of experiential, sea-based educational programs and a variety of hands-on workshops. Select from more than 30 courses focusing on shorebirds, fish, mangroves, dolphins, manatees and more. Each session allows children to immerse themselves in the thrill of ocean discovery, and includes an orientation, educational discussions, an art project and plenty of time “out in the field” to explore, touch and discover.

ScoutAbout – fun and educational, this program allows guests to experience nature like never before as they take a self-guided journey to discover points of interest on and around the resort island village and surrounding 330-acre wildlife preserve. It is a hands-on family program with a quest that promises exotic creatures, hidden secrets and delightful discoveries. Guests earn colorful wristbands along the way and a chance to become the fan of the week on the resort’s Facebook page.

Sunny Island Watersports – participants embark on an array of aquatic adventures with South Seas Island Resort’s newest addition, Sunny Island Watersports. Connect with the family on a thrilling banana boat ride or on a waverunner in the tropical waters of the Gulf of Mexico or opt for the ultimate fitness experience: paddleboarding along the shoreline, while keeping an eye out for bottle-nosed dolphins.

Kayaking & Sea Plane Tours – families can learn about Captiva’s indigenous plants, wildlife and sea creatures through nature-bound kayaking tours and shelling on the world-renowned beaches of Captiva Island, which feature over 400 species of shells. Active travelers can choose a kayaking tour through the area’s mangrove estuaries and watch for spoonbills, egrets and even loggerhead turtles. Other outings include nature tours by sea plane around the island, fishing excursions, fishing contests, bicycle rentals for exploring and family cruises for dolphin-spotting.South Seas Island Resort offers a variety of accommodations and rates starting at $199.

For more information, call 866-565-5089 or 239-472-5111, visit www.southseas.com or become a friend on Facebook for deals and discounts at www.facebook.com/SouthSeasResortVillage.