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Sunday 14 July 2013

Marco Island Vacation On The Gulf Coast

By Carmella Watts


A Marco Island vacation on Southwest Florida's Gulf Coast comes highly recommended for many good reasons. There's no better place for beach holidays, what with miles of sugary white sand beaches, the sunny weather and plenty of opportunities for recreation and water sports. Not to mention the fact that it is the Gulf Coast's primary gateway into the Everglades. Tourists can also indulge in urban pleasures such as shopping and golf.

Planning for this trip will be a lot easier for those who have a fair idea about where this place is and what sort of activities and tours are possible in the area. Both the city and the island are named Marco Island, and can be found at the southwestern end of the coast. The neighboring City of Naples, the Everglades and Marco Island together combine into a coastal stretch called the Paradise Coast.

The "Paradise" beaches of Tigertail and South Marco are pretty much packed to the rafters during the summer holidays. The period from January through April is the peak season. The beach resorts dotting this four mile stretch of sandy beaches will be sold out well ahead of time for these busy months, and the room rates will likewise be higher due to high occupancy.

A smart traveler can avoid the spring break and summer crowds by planning the trip well in advance. It works out nicely because the weather is perfect all year round, and the waters and sand are just as warm and inviting. Not to mention the fact that hotel stays and other lodgings are cheaper and rooms are readily available when there are no crowds packing the beaches.

Recreational activities are literally available by the boatload, with the most popular ones being fishing charters, dolphin tours and snorkeling expeditions. Collier Seminole State Park is a haven for outdoorsy visitors who can camp out in the park, explore the trails and do some canoeing and fishing. The single-most popular tourist activity in these parts is an Everglades airboat tour, which also includes a foray out to Totch Island.

Those who are feeling a tad bit more adventurous can rent powerboats and jet-skis, or contact one of the local adventure tour companies to go windsurfing and parasailing. Another popular activity for tourists in this region is a shelling tour. Many people spend hours foraging on the beaches and digging up exquisite sea shells.

The golf courses in this part of the state are excellent even by championship standards, and it would be a shame to waste this chance to tee off at the Island Golf Club. The shops, restaurants and boutiques at Marco Walk are likewise a must-visit for shopaholics. Families with children will find Mackle Community Park an ideal place for picnics and relaxing breaks.

The sum of it is that a Marco Island vacation is in a whole different league when it comes to beach holiday destinations. The entire Gulf Coast across five states has tons of beaches offering the same tropical sun, white sand, blazing sunsets and pleasant ocean breeze. The key to the unique draw of this particular part of the coast is that it offers both urban tourist facilities as well as the unspoiled beauty of the massive Everglades.




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