Cape Coral is a sun-soaked Gulf Coast city built around canals, offering warm winters, abundant outdoor recreation (kayaking, fishing, bikeable neighborhoods), relaxed waterfront dining and generally affordable rentals—ideal for multi-week travel-therapy stays.
Nearby Fort Myers provides larger-city amenities, restaurants and Southwest Florida International Airport, while upscale Naples (about 30 miles south) adds pristine beaches, shopping and a lively dining scene—together they make Cape Coral a comfortable, interesting base for extended assignments.