USA Today 11-08-2012: Where are the top places to visit when planning your Winter vacation if you wish to escape the snow? The Vacation Gals Blog team of Jennifer Miner, Kara Williams and Beth Blair share their tips for 10 great seasonal getaways with Larry Bleiberg for USA TODAY.

You'll get a beach vacation, but so much more on this Gulf Coast Island near Fort Myers. The island's location makes it one of the best places to find seashells in the country. "Who wouldn't love shelling on the beach and wadin nt the mellow, mellow waters?" Williams says.

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