Captiva Island, FloridaCaptiva Island offers the mystery and adventure that one would expect from a place whose history is filled with pirates, conquistadors and Calusa Indians. With spectacular white sand beaches scattered with pastel colored seashells, and breathtaking sunrises and sunsets, Captiva truly serves up a feast for the senses.

a Native American term for "beautiful land across the water

Myrtle Beach has been named the Number One "Most Popular Vacation Destination" by Hotels

and beach lovers

For eight years the small seaside community was the world's center of racing

and home to feral horse herds that have made Assateague famous

" with a wealth of architectural and natural beauty

and interesting history

The island contains mostly vacation rentals and homes but there is close to 100 full time residents

While Nags Head is still a playground for the privileged

This exquisite 12 mile long barrier island is made even lovelier by architecture designed to enhance and blend in with the natural scenery

and watersports enthusiasts - the original Ron Jon's Surf Shop is going strong here

as its black diamonds point north-south