Travel + Leisure on MSN

This peaceful Florida island is the ‘seashell capital of the world’—with 400+ shell species and no traffic lights

Here's how to plan the perfect getaway to Sanibel Island.
Yahoo

This Gorgeous Barrier Island in Florida Is the ‘Seashell Capital of the World’—With 400+ Shell Species, No Traffic Lights, and No Buildings Taller Than a Palm Tree

Sanibel Island is all about shells, so spend a day browsing the beach for nautical treasures and visiting the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium, which has touch pools and a “Great Hall ...
Badgers Wire

It's iconic. It's rare. It's the most sought after shell in SW Florida

The junonia shell is iconic and it is rare. Finding one is like hitting the lottery for shell seekers. Social media has been a popular place for people to post photos of themselves holding a junonia ...

Expert points us on path for finding Florida's 'Holy Grail' shell

Searching for a junonia shell is like searching for a needle in a haystack. You need a lot of patience and a lot of luck.
The News-Press

Sanibel's comeback from hurricanes gets boost. Southern Living names island 'top beach town'

What's a "best beach towns" list without Sanibel Island being mentioned? Not credible. At least that is our opinion. So, kudos to Southern Living for getting the job done with its "The 50 best beach ...
Knoxville News Sentinel

Travel: Beach time is all the time at St. George Island, Florida

ST. GEORGE ISLAND, Fla. — “It’s a beachy thing to do,” a beachcomber tells me. She picks up a seashell - a big one with a hole in the middle - and hangs it on a sand fence. Dozens of seashells dangle ...

SW Florida shell seeker's rare finds led to passionate, fruitful hobby

Sara Brault has taken her shell collecting hobby to the next level, including starting an Instagram page to showcase her ...
AOL

This Gorgeous Barrier Island in Florida Is the ‘Seashell Capital of the World’—With 400+ Shell Species, No Traffic Lights, and No Buildings Taller Than a Palm Tree

Colorful chairs on a beach on Sanibel Island. Unless you’re a hobby sheller, Sanibel Island flies delightfully under the radar. Located about 25 miles south of Fort Myers, this family-friendly, ...