Fort Myers

Held every Thursday in Centennial Park, the farmers' market offers many kinds of local produce, including fruit, bakery, seafood and flowers. It is also a popular meetup for the people of Fort Myers — seize the opportunity to mingle with locals.

An exploration of Fort Myers' art scene can start with Daas Co-op Art Gallery on Colonial Boulevard. You can admire and purchase the work of over 30 local artists and also features other craft products. Here you will also find unique souvenirs to bring home.

One of the best shopping malls in the Fort Myers area, Periwinkle Place on Sanibel Island offers a relaxed atmosphere and pleasant setting, with designer clothing items and accessories for men, women and children, as well as perfumery products and a wide range of souvenirs. Stylish and comfortable beachwear is, of course, readily available.

Remedies Parlor is worth a visit for its very sophisticated atmosphere, along with its collection of curious decor. Specializing in perfumery products and creative home furniture, it also has a polished indoor garden, complete with a wine and beer bar.

Small-scale plastic boat reproductions, whimsical gift ideas, unlikely message plaques, bold shirts which might require some bravery to be worn back in the motherland — this souvenir shop in Fort Myers Beach will provide shoppers of every taste with a perpetual memory of their trip to Florida.

An impressively eclectic collection of items: clothing, souvenirs, boxes of teas, scented candles, local artwork, and more are on offer at this locally owned store. Some of them are truly one of a kind, and all are reasonably priced.

A less common shopping experience might happen in downtown Fort Myers, at this fascinating gem gallery specializing in crystals. Spirit of the Earth’s collection is put together by gemologists, which guarantees some good ideas for home decor or souvenir gifts.