<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Katys Grandad
Hi Nigel

One of the consequences of asking for as much information as possible is that you are likely to get that on here. People's views and tastes will vary and you shouldn't be surprised if there are conflicting opinions and that it has created some confusion.

I don't think my views are any more valid than those of anybody else on here. Like a lot of them, I have a fair amount of experience of holidaying in the SW Florida area - I'll be there again next week. I'll just put my 2 cents forward.

In a genuine attempt to assist you, I would urge you to determine what exactly you are looking for from your trip. If you do that, you'll be in a much better position to decide on where you want to be and for how long. For example, do you want to be based actually at the coast rather than close by? If so, narrow your choices to places where that is possible. If not, then decide what makes a good holiday for YOU. The weather is the same everywhere and there are great restaurants and bars if that's your thing. If you like to relax with the company of your family, then a villa will suit your needs very well.

Frankly, the 4 places in the title of this thread aren't vastly different so I'd say 'any of them' provided you don't want to be actually on the beach. If you do want to be on the beach then Fort Myers, Sanibel/Captiva and the resorts further north on the Gulf Coast will be best. However, as I pointed out on your other thread, you'll pay a lot more for that.

Ultimately, it's your call because you won't find anybody on here or other forums who will have exactly your tastes, preferences or budget.
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What we are looking for is a spacious villas with a pool an spa over looking water. I will expand on the water aspect - we would prefer a larger expanse of water with the possibility of waching boats going to and fro as opposed to perhaps a small stretch of water such as a canal.

As to evenings we would look for a main waterfront area or areas (not necessarily gulf front) but somewhere where we can park easily and stroll around nosing at shops and checking out the restaurants.

i have looked at Rotonda and presume t is more or les the same area as Englewood or Pt Chrlotte. The places are very nice.

Having looked at Cape Coral I think they seem to be nearer the gulf and thus have more expansive decks over looking the water.

Cannot find much about Cape Haze.

Any views KG or indeed any other knowledgeable persion?