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5 Delightful Moments to Enjoy in Fort Myers This December

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By Nancy AhujaPublished 4 years ago 4 min read
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With temperatures usually out of the 90s, December is a wonderful moment to visit Ft. Myers. This place is always basking with tourists and locals in holiday spirit. Parking is not a problem at the various beaches and malls await those looking to forward to shopping holiday gifts. When looking forward to a Christmas getaway this Christmas, here are delightful moments to look forward to in Ft. Myers.

Miromar outlets

This open-air mall has more than 160 designer stores and brand name shops. Shopping here is fun throughout the year with extras during the season. These include endless entertainment, vibrant decorations, special events, and Santa Claus. Look forward to koi ponds, picturesque fountains, and vibrant murals. The spectacular prices at stores including White House Black Market, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH, and Michael Kors offer endless shopping.

There is a lakefront dining area with more restaurants and bars lining the eastern entrance when you need to grab a drink or a bite. For the kids, there is a play area to offer a distraction. The various shopping outlets offer amazing holiday deals with entertainment and special events for the whole family throughout December. Make sure to stop by the mall office to get some shopping coupons and info regarding dining incentives.

Boat parades

Almost every weekend throughout December, boat parades are always on display to the delight of Southwest Floridians. The biggest boat parades us the Cape Coral with festivities beginning at Bimini Basin with music, food vendors, crafts, and Santa prior to the parade. From one of the best vacation rentals Ft. Myers Beach, look forward to the boat parade in Estero Bay. This place is lined with various restaurants and bars offering wonderful vantage points to watch the boat parade.

Boaters at Bonita Springs also get into the action with decorated vessels and costumes for those on board with a holiday or nautical theme. Look forward to various boats including sailboats, inflatable boats, yachts, and pontoons. Boaters are in each Fort Myers area community with holiday parades for spectators to gather on shore and enjoy the spectacle. With the big crowds at every parade, move with a chair and towel since seating is not available for everyone.

Holiday In The Park

This event happens in the first week of December with a host of local talent, kids’ events, and immense fun for the whole family. The event kicks off late afternoon with Santa, Mrs. Claus, and their elves escorted by a parade of corvettes and fire trucks. Your kids will get a moment to line up for photo sessions with Santa to whisper their holiday wishes in his ear. The range of entertainment options to look forward to include:

  • Dancers
  • Local church choirs
  • Snowslide
  • High school jazz ensembles
  • Retirement village and college bands

The major highlight of this event is the lighting of the city’s Christmas tree. Free cookies and cider are available including carriage and horse rides. The Riverside Park celebration has it all to make a memorable holiday experience. Do not forget to carry a lawn chair and blanket for spreading out in the park to enjoy this entertainment.

Festival of Trees

This is a favorite local event for the event bound to leave you awed by the creativeness of the participants. Lavishly decorated trees line the event with holiday themes and colors representing various popular hobbies and events. You are obviously going to be inspired by the trees displayed at Sidney and Berne Davis Art Center.

There is a friendly competition for participants to do their best. This annual event happens a day before Thanksgiving until the first Saturday of December. It is a free event but donations are accepted at the entrance to support the Southwest Florida Goodwill Foundation. This event attracts hordes of people to check out the creative trees and to vote their favorite for a charitable cause. These trees are auction throughout the gala every week.

Captiva cruises

The best way to explore the Southwest Florida coast is by Captiva Cruises. This is from Captiva Island, Useppa, and Cabbage Key to Cayo Costa and Boca Grande. At this period of the year, the beautiful coastline becomes alive from the various seasons’ decorations. Guides are available with immense knowledge regarding the rich history of the island and its sparkling waters. This island has hosted various people including pirates, Native Americans, military troops, and millionaires.

With temperate weather in December, the sun shines brightly for immense wildlife spotting tours, dolphin cruises, seashell hunting, and trips to virgin barrier islands. The whole family will enjoy this expedition. December is a great moment to explore Southwest Florida by boat under the spectacular sun and holiday lights along the way.

Conclusion

Considering a trip to Ft. Myers this December is a wonderful idea. There is a lot to look forward to including a visit to Miromar outlets, Boat parades, Captiva cruises, and various local events for the season.

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