Rent a Gulf Coast villa and get out your bucket and spade

Making sandcastles is a popular pastime for those enjoying Gulf Coast holidays in Florida thanks to the area's long sandy beaches.

Those heading to the region next month will be able to pick up some tips from the true experts of the trade when the American Sandsculpting Championship gets underway.

Master sculptors from around the world will be descending on Fort Myers Beach to create some intricate works of art using the sand found along the Florida coast, which is believed to be the best in the world for sandcastle making.

The event attracts over 100,000 visitors every year who come to marvel at the awe-inspiring displays of craftsmanship.

But it will not just be the professionals showcasing their skills, as hundreds of amateur sand sculptors will also be making their own pieces during the festival, which will be taking place from November 3rd to 8th.

Of course even when the event is over, holiday makers can still get out their own buckets and spades and have a go themselves.

Those renting Gulf Coast villas in Fort Myers will be able to spend hours on the resort's white sandy beaches or take a trip to the islands of Sanibel and Captiva for even more beach fun.

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