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Monday 12 February 2018

What To Do On A Marco Island Vacation

By Scott Wagner


Florida is one of the premier places to take a vacation in the entire nation. It is full of all kinds of cities that are right on the coastline, and you can choose from three different bodies of water to visit. One of them is the Gulf of Mexico, where you can take a Marco Island vacation.

Off the southwest coast of Florida is Marco Island, right in the Gulf of Mexico. It is definitely a beach destination, but there is something more there. People with an interest in history will love that fact that there have been archaeological digs that produced artifacts from around 500 A. D. Scholars love the area, but there is much more to do, too.

If you are not a historian, then there is still plenty of other things to love about this gorgeous area. At the top of the list of things that people love about Marco Island is the weather. This is especially true in winter, when much of the country is blanketed in snow, Florida is enjoying sunny, breezy days and mild temperatures. That is why snow birds, or northerners who only come for the winter, flock to the area.

In the summer, when the area is the hottest, is also when the rain comes. From June to October, during hurricane season, the area experiences a lot of downpours. There are still many clear days, but it does rain quite a bit. This is why most tourists wait until after the season passes in order to go and visit, when things dry up.

The water is the biggest draw here, especially the beaches. In fact, there are multiple beaches there, and many others on nearby islands that are easily accessible by boat. On these beaches, visitors can enjoy a bevy of activities, including sunbathing, surfing, jet skis, paddle boards and much more. Or just spend some time making a sand castle with your family.

Boating is also a popular pastime in the area. You can go for picturesque by taking a sunset tour, which is also great for couples to have a romantic time. If you love dolphins, there are boat tours where you can get up close for photos or videos. Sightseeing tours let you take in the islands at a fun yet leisurely pace for more pictures.

Another boating excursion that is quite popular is one to nearby Cape Romano. They have these famous domed homes that are fun to photograph. This is also the best spot in the entire area for gathering shells, which is a great source of free souvenirs for you and people back home who you want to get a gift for.

A boating activity that is both fun and useful is fishing. There are many charters available from local companies. Locals will go to catch fish for eating, often filling their freezers with food. Visitors can mail the fish home, or just catch for sport if they prefer. All equipment including poles are provided.

There is so much to do that you will want to start planning your trip immediately. You may need flights, a hotel and a rental car. Book them together in a package deal to make the process easier and less expensive.




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