Ninety-three. That’s the number of golf courses in Naples, Marco Island, and Collier County, home of Florida’s Paradise Coast. That number comes from Cindy Booker-Gatz, who should know. The former LPGA tour player has been a Southwest Florida rep for golf equipment companies for the last 35 years. Cindy is part of a golfing…
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Florida’s Paradise Coast is prized for its luxury resorts, but this corner of the Sunshine State also offers plenty of options for campers. From hooking up an RV and relaxing to tent camping under the stars, here’s an overview of camping adventures on the Paradise Coast. BIG, SMALL, COMFORTABLE & PRIMITIVE Big Cypress National Preserve…
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Whatever your artistic sensibilities, you’re apt to be dazzled by the offerings in Florida’s Paradise Coast. It’s time to get artsy on the Paradise Coast. Get Artsy You can gallery hop in downtown Naples. You can make your way to the Artis—Naples complex and take in Picassos and other world-class artworks at the Baker Museum,…
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Every time you eat at a local restaurant or buy a gift from a local shop, you’re making a difference in the community. See a few standout shops and restaurants that are open and ready for business in Marco Island, Everglades City and Naples. Supporting small Florida businesses helps revitalize the local economy. In fact,…
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Get on board to experience the awe of a sunset on Florida’s Paradise Coast – from the water. Most evenings on Florida’s Paradise Coast, the sky is drenched in intense pinks, blues, reds, and purples as the sun gradually descends on the Gulf of Mexico horizon. If you’re lucky, you just might glimpse the famous…
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Here on Florida’s Paradise Coast, miles of pristine beaches offer hours of seaside bliss. To make your beach day even more carefree, it’s good to have a plan before heading out, especially when it comes to finding parking near Naples and Marco Island. Here’s a round-up of area beaches, where to park, and what amenities…
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On Florida’s Paradise Coast, you can wine-and-dine, shop-’til-you-drop, stroll on the beach, luxuriate in a hotel suite, get pampered at a spa–the list goes on and on. But Naples, Marco Island, and the Everglades is also a wonderful place to go exploring via bicycle all year long. From scenic trails to where to find gear…
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From beautiful wetland trails to interesting small museums, you will find plenty of fun at these hidden gems in Florida’s Paradise Coast, encompassing Naples, Marco Island, and the Everglades. You will not need a shovel to dig these hidden gems of Florida’s Paradise Coast. Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary A National Audubon Society gem, Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary…
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There’s more to Naples than pristine beaches, emerald green fairways, and relaxing resort spas – the area also has a longstanding appreciation for the arts and a deep-rooted history connected to the Everglades. Visitors to Naples, Marco Island and Everglades City can take a break from the sun in one of the many art galleries…
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The young and young at heart will create lasting memories playing, learning, and laughing with these top experiences for family fun on Florida’s Paradise Coast. Making memories is easy in Naples, Marco Island, and the Everglades, with miles of beautiful, white-sand beaches, offshore islands, and a variety of year-round attractions to fit your family’s style….
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