Naples, Marco Island and the Everglades Holidays

Cycle safe, flat pathways or mooch the coffee shops, galleries and one-of-a-kind boutiques on Naples' main street - Fifth Avenue South.  Naples is awash with understated luxury.  Think New York, but in shorts and flip flops!  Dine alfresco amidst the buzzing atmosphere here or on neighbouring Third Street South. 

Naples' Pier, just a stone's throw from Third Street South, is a fisherman's favourite. Stroll the planks for a picturesque walk, dolphin spotting or cast a line yourself.  You do not need a licence to fish on the pier as the city's bulk licence covers you.  Pitch an umbrella and drop a blanket on the public stretch of beach that goes for miles in each direction.

The gentle waters of the Gulf Of Mexico make this a particularly good choice for a family beach holiday. If you'd like to explore on the water, there are many boat rental options including kayaks, paddle boards and speed boats. Open air boat tours are also plentiful and give you a great view of the multi-million dollar homes this area is known for.  And there's generally a dolphin or two too!

The Everglades spans 1.5 million acres across southern Florida and is recognised globally as a World Heritage Site, a Wetland of International Importance and an International Biosphere Reserve. There are only two other places in the world with all three distinctions.  Everglades National Park, the largest subtropical wilderness in the United States, provides important habitat for numerous rare and endangered species like the manatee, American crocodile and the Florida panther.
Everglades National Park is a great place to explore. Hike, bike or paddle; experience the exhilaration of an airboat; day trip or pitch a tent.  Whatever you do, you’ll be witnessing a subtropical wilderness like no other.