Marco Island is a beautiful Gulf of Mexico barrier island connected to mainland Florida via bridge just south of the city of Naples.
The island is known around the world as the home of some of the United States' most beautiful beaches, offering convenient access to the nearby mangrove forest estuaries of the Ten Thousand Islands.
Visitors can stay at resort hotels directly on the beachfront or enjoy excellent opportunities for kayaking and paddleboarding at Tigertail Beach Park, known for its lovely tidal lagoon.
Nearby at Collier Seminole State Park, opportunities abound for fishing, canoeing, boating, and primitive camping.
Several golf courses on the island offer opportunities to hit the links, including the Faldo Golf Institute-affiliated JW Marriott's The Rookery at Marco.
Excellent shopping and dining destinations abound, including the luxury and gourmet options of the Waterside Shops and the Coastland Center Mall.