| You may have thought that all of Florida is pretty | | | | just window shop or fill your head with a few |
| heavenly, but it in fact has a special region known | | | | tasty tidbits of information about the area's |
| as the Paradise Coast that ranks among the best | | | | Native American influences (the Calusas were the |
| places to spend a few relaxing days. Collier | | | | first ones here, by the way) then you'll be all set. |
| County is the actual name and it contains the | | | | Venture out on the water by renting a boat or |
| towns of Naples and Marco Island, but you can call | | | | hopping aboard a chartered cruise. Watch for |
| it whatever you like. Here are a few ideas; bliss, | | | | dolphins, sea turtles, manatees and all sorts of |
| dreamland, cloud nine... | | | | exotic deep-sea fish that you probably aren't used |
| Let's just focus on Marco Island for this vacation, | | | | to seeing except for on your plate at a fancy |
| considering that it is well-equipped to handle all the | | | | restaurant. From sailboats to canoes, kayaks to |
| needs and expectations you have for a sunny | | | | wave runners, there are many methods of |
| beach getaway. Much of the land in these parts is | | | | gathering speed as you skim across the surface |
| protected as a park and nature preserve, | | | | of the Gulf. Nothing makes you forget about |
| meaning that you'll glimpse the Everglades in all | | | | deadlines and email like feeling the salty spray |
| their untouched glory. The splendid marshland and | | | | awaken your fun-loving side, so save ample time |
| abundant wildlife are just a couple of reasons that | | | | for this exhilarating pastime. |
| this coastal refuge is equated with the idea of | | | | Continue your tour of tantalizing delights as you |
| paradise. | | | | get to know the rest of Marco Island. Golf |
| The rest of the reasons are pretty solid as well. | | | | courses, nature tours, spas and boutiques will |
| Marco Island's crescent shaped beach | | | | compete for your attention and allow the |
| encompasses a few miles of white sand and | | | | members of your group, who probably have |
| recreation-friendly water. Tigertail Beach Park is an | | | | varying interests, to do their own thing for a few |
| excellent place to sit down for a picnic, a | | | | hours. Meet back up for dinner to exchange |
| sunbathing session or just a few hours of family | | | | stories, telling each other of the day's adventures |
| fun building sand castles and frolicking in the surf. | | | | over a fabulous meal of seafood and other exotic |
| The sunsets tend to be spectacular, the sea | | | | dishes. Moods will be light and the laughter will |
| shelling is sublime and the man-made aspects of | | | | come easy thanks to everyone having spent a |
| the area are set up to ensure that every visitor | | | | fabulous day doing what they love. |
| is treated kindly and well. | | | | End it all on a high note by returning to your |
| Culture junkies won't starve here thanks to the | | | | fantastic accommodations; in this case, a beach |
| Marco Island Historical Society as well as several | | | | house should definitely do the trick. Marco Island |
| art galleries. Florida tends to attract and inspire all | | | | Vacation Rentals are plentiful and come in all |
| sorts of artists with its natural beauty and | | | | shape and variety; they also tend to add a special |
| laid-back atmosphere, and Marco Island is no | | | | touch to what is already sure to be a wonderful |
| exception. Take a look around if you're in the | | | | getaway. Pick one that matches your needs in |
| market for the perfect piece to hang above your | | | | terms of size and location, then sit back, relax |
| mantel, and if you're lucky you'll come across | | | | and enjoy the view of paradise. |
| exactly what you're looking for. Or, if you'd rather | | | | |