Villas offers a balance between the coast and the country
This small suburban enclave, south of bustling Fort Myers and east of the meanders of the Caloosahatchee River, is peppered with more luxurious Villas vacation rentals and family vacation homes than you can rustle a cabbage palm at. With its sprawling shopping malls, manicured driving lanes, and wiggling water channels, it could be the perfect place to enjoy the long, lazy, sizzling days of the Sunshine State in style. You'll be relaxing just a stone's throw from the seashell beaches of the Mexican Gulf islands, and have access to the famous hammocks of the Big Cypress National, which lies just a little to the south.
Everglades and Thomas Edison meet in Villas
It's just a hop, skip, and a jump over the wetlands to Fort Myers Beach on the edge of Estero Island. From there, you can launch trips across to Sanibel Island and Captiva, where the beaches are strewn with ivory-white seashells and the palm trees cast long shadows over empty sands. If you head to the north instead, you'll be going in the direction of the Edison and Ford Winter Estates, where it's possible to see the laboratories and living quarters of one of America's greatest inventors. Then, to the south, the wilds of the Big Cypress Preserve unfold, offering something altogether more feral.
Seasonal weather in Villas
If you're planning a vacation around the weather, August, July, September and June are the hottest months to visit, when temperatures average 85°F.
Villas: Between the city, the beach, and the Florida swamps
Villas sits sandwiched between the suburban blocks of Fort Myers, the meanders of the Caloosahatchee River, the beaches of the Mexican Gulf, and the endless swathes of verdant wetland that form the heart of the Sunshine State. That means it's a great choice for travelers who want balance white-sand shores with misty bayous, boating excursions with birding trips, and sunbathing with croc spotting. One of the wildest attractions is surely the Florida Everglades, which begin with the Big Cypress Preserve and the endless swamp walking trails just to the south-east.
Transportation to and around Villas
The nearest airport is in Southwest Florida Intl. Airport (RSW), located 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from the city center. If you can't find a flight that works for your travel itinerary, you could also fly into Charlotte County Airport (PGD), which is 26.5 mi (42.6 km) away.