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NAPLES, MARCO ISLAND AND THE EVERGLADES, FL
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Located on the Southwest coast of Florida, The Paradise Coast boasts more than 30 miles of beautiful beaches. The area includes the distinct communities of Naples, Marco Island, and the northwestern portion of the Everglades, a vast, federally protected wilderness that is one of the last truly wild and natural areas in Florida. The coastline was never harmed by the Gulf oil spill. Our coast is still clear and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration scientists have forecast it is “a virtual certainty” that the Paradise Coast will remain clear.
The Paradise Coast offers the perfect Florida experience, with excitement and adventure found nowhere else on earth. Swaying palm trees and wide, white-sand beaches only begin to tell the story. Here you'll discover a gentle pace and a tropical setting mixed with excitement, exploration and discovery. Thrill to the outdoor adventure of the Everglades. Discover one-of-a-kind culinary delights with a local tradition. Discover treasures to take home in the unique shopping districts. Explore this water-filled world that offers Florida’s best boating and fishing. Or find inspiration in a breathtaking array of art and culture.
The sophisticated town of Naples brings together gorgeous beaches, symphonic concerts, upscale boutiques and hundreds of art galleries. It has received such honors as being named America’s Best All-Around Beach by the Travel Channel and the No.1 Small Art Town in America by author and art critic John Villani. You’ll be charmed by wide pedestrian walkways, Mediterranean architecture and row after row of palatial homes surrounded by tropical landscaping. Your culinary choices here are outstanding, with many locally owned restaurants specializing in fresh seafood. Naples is also famous for its golf courses, fishing, boating, water sports and spectacular sunsets.
Marco Island is home to luxurious resorts with sweeping vistas of white-sand beaches. Families love the accommodations that cater to every need, including superb shopping and dining. Water lovers will delight in the easy access to both the Gulf of Mexico and mangrove-lined estuaries for shelling, fishing, boating, bird and wildlife watching, kayaking and canoeing.
Offering a chance to experience nature unlike anywhere else in the world, the Everglades are truly an international treasure not to be missed. This area includes the Everglades National Park entrance in Everglades City, the Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge, Big Cypress National Preserve, and several state parks and preserves that all offer incredible natural adventures, from bird watching to swamp walks to airboat rides. Everglades City, a great place to use as a base to explore the Everglades, is a small village that provides a glimpse into Southwest Florida’s past with several notable museums and a quaint small-town atmosphere.
The Paradise Coast offers savings as inspiring as the scenery with "Paradise Priced Perfectly" getaway deals. From hundreds of dollars in resort credits to low nightly rates, these are some of the best accommodation deals in Florida. You can also save on shopping, dining and entertainment with a Values In Paradise (VIP) Card. Available at area visitors' centers, the VIP Card gives you the VIP treatment with thousands of dollars in savings.
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