| Called the "City of Palms" because of its palm-lined avenues, Fort Myers is a hub of activity. Imagine driving your convertible exotic car rental with the top down through these streets. Shopping malls, restaurants and nightclubs offer respite from the nearby beaches and more than 100 coastal islands. Inventor Thomas Edison and his friend automobile-maker Henry Ford made their winter homes in Fort Myers. Henry Ford would have loved to drive and exotic car rental in his day. The two properties are separated by a fence, which both families named "The Friendship Gate," and today their estates, including Edison's laboratory, are open for tours.
Located where the Caloosahatchee River spills into the Gulf of Mexico, most of Fort Myers' activities are centered around the water—including relaxing on the white sand beaches, fishing, and boating. Nearby Naples offers a similar coastal retreat, with the added bonus of exclusive hotels and resorts, 35 golf courses, numerous shops and tours of the Everglades. Another treat in southwest Florida is a visit to Marco Island, the largest of Florida's Ten Thousand Islands enjoy a nice drive in your exotic car rental around this gorgeous environment.
Fort Myers Beach is a refreshing change from the upscale beaches of Naples, Marco Island and Sanibel. More typical of many southern beaches along the Eastern Seaboard, Fort Myers Beach is lined with t-shirt shops, fast food eateries, and souvenir shops. Zip around these attractions in your exotic car rental. Its casual appeal attracts a younger, lively crowd. For pure hometown hospitality, Fort Myers is miles ahead of many of its northern neighbors. |
