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A classical- and chamber-music festival that draws international musicians for a month-
long concert series every Tuesday and Saturday in March.
'Ding' Darling Days
CULTURAL
A week-long celebration of the wildlife refuge, with birding tours, workshops and guest
speakers.
Sanibel Luminary Fest
CULTURAL
( Dec)
Sanibel's signature street fair occurs the first weekend of December, when paper luminar-
ies line the island's bike paths.
Sleeping
As elsewhere, low season sees a huge drop in rates.
If you're interested in a one-week vacation rental, contact
Sanibel & Captiva Accom-
modations
(
800-656-9111;
www.sanibelaccom.com
)
.
Tarpon Tale Inn
MOTEL
( 239-472-0939;
www.tarpontale.com
;
367 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel; r $99-260; )
The five charming tile-floored rooms evoke a bright blue-and-white seaside mood and are
well located for Sanibel's Old Town; each has its own shady porch and tree-strung ham-
mock. On offer are two efficiencies and three rooms with full kitchens. With communal
hot tub and loaner bikes, it does a nice imitation of a B&B without the breakfast.
Sandpiper Inn
INN
( 239-472-1529;
www.palmviewsanibel.com
;
720 Donax St, Sanibel; r $99-199; )
Set a block back from the water and in close proximity to the shops and restaurants on
Periwinkle Way, this Old Florida inn offers good value for Sanibel. Each of the one-bed-
room units has a bedroom, a functional (if dated) kitchen and a spacious sitting area
decked out in tropical colors.
