Check out this article on some of my favorite beaches - 8 Best Beaches of Southwest Florida and read a little bit about my trips to barrier island beaches only accessible by boat. "Take an island tour with Captain Brian On The Water – Eco Boat Tours. Captain Brian...
The Allure of the Sanibel Shell Festival By Brian Holaway For over 80 years people have gathered on Sanibel Island the first weekend in March to show, exhibit, talk, and admire seashells. What started out on the porch of the Island Inn so many years ago is...
The Simplicity of Shelling By Captain Brian Holaway People travel from all over the world to search, relish and appreciate over 300 varieties of shells right here on the beaches Southwest Florida. Over the past two decades, I've been fortunate enough to be a shelling nature guide departing...
Captiva Island emerged out of a spit of sand. Plants have held the shifting sand together for hundreds of years, but it is the people, artists, fisherman, farmers, bootleggers, writers, World War I mechanics, guides, and hotel purveyors who have kept the island together tide...
Every day is new on the water and this day with Kristin was spectacular for taking photos. The abundance of wildlife and shells in Southwest Florida provides a unique place for photography or just to be outside. I enjoy every day and love to get...
It is always a pleasure having Gail and her 88 year old mother-in-law Billie on the water. This trip was all about photography. We spent the morning taking photos of wildlife and we didn't have to go too far to capture photos of dolphin in...
A most enjoyable day was spent with this family from Texas. Many shells were collected, sand dollars found and pictures drawn of the wildlife observed. Lunch at Cabbage Key was enjoyed, as well as exploring the nature trail and learning about the native plants. I...
Long time sheller, Sheri, found a rare Golden Olive and her very first Lion's Paw shell this month. Great finds for a veteran sheller. She also found a very large shark eye, gaudy nautica, lettered olives, tulips and whelks. Two great mornings of shelling with...
The Geiger Family came out shelling after hurricane Nate stirred up things in the Gulf of Mexico. Look at these great finds including lightning whelks and sand dollars. Thank you for a fun time and exploring Cayo Costa beaches this month. ~Capt Brian ...