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Sanibel vs Destin in June/July

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Hello,

We are considering a trip to Florida this June or early July. Last year we went to Sanibel in February and really liked it. However, because this year it will be June or July, would Sanibel be scorchingly hot? Is June/July a bad time for the red tide or other issues?

I've been reading that some people really like Destin. Can anyone offer their opinion on Sanibel vs. Destin?

What we liked about Sanibel:

*the beauty, peacefulness, and cleanliness of the beach (the sand and the clear water...and no hgh rises to obstruct the view)

*the relaxed, non-touristy vibe

*the bike paths

*the cute little restaurants

It's just my husband, myself and our 3 year old son w/cerebral palsy who is in a wheelchair (we will likely have an "all-terrain" wheelchair, well, as all-terrain as a wheelchair can be!)

Should I also post this question on the Destin board? Or will I get into trouble for cross-posting?

Thanks for any advice!

Linda

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Hi

We have been to sanibel 5 times but last year we decided to try somewhere else so this year in may we went to st george island and loved it. It may not have the restaurants that sanibel has but you do get a beach more or less to yourself the water is clear the sand is like sugar we did go to destin for the day and was so glad to get back we found it to busy for what we want from a holiday we also found that st george was much cheaper than sanibel st george also has bike paths and a great state park

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Just lurking in from Destin here.... so of course I would choose Destin over Sanibel.... but I have to correct you on the sand on St George Island...

the sand here is VERY course darker yellow/brown sand. Lots and Lots of shells and shell pieces.... Definitely not Sugary and white!

St George would be a great Getaway place, more for relaxing and enjoying the beach, and heading into Apalacicola (sp) for great local seafood!

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Thanks for the clarification drinkhand.. can't remember the rest! Greetings from Sanibel!

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In my opinion Destin is a little busier than Sanibel Island. Slightly biased because I love Sanibel so.

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Hi all,

Thanks to each one of you for your advice and opinions! We have decided to go with (drumroll please) Sanibel!

The other beaches look very nice, but I think the atmosphere on Sanibel matches us best.

We'll probably go in June or July, so if you're there and you see a couple walking with their son (a 3 year old red head) in a wheelchair/all-terrainchair/special bike, say hi!

Regards,

Linda

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