Marco Island is well known for its feeling of isolation and privacy. Some of the words often used to describe it are "magical", "mystical", and "a sun-drenched jewel". Many natural areas have been preserved, and the down-home fishing village of Goodland has not changed much over the years. Briggs Nature Center on Marco Island has live animal exhibits, a touch table, boardwalk trails through mangrove, hammock, marsh and other plant communities. Dine at waterfront restaurants, turn-of-the 20th-century inns or cozy bistros. Lodging is plentiful and ranges from big name resorts to the elegant Marco Island Lakeside Inn.

For those looking to take in the island’s famous sunset, relax on sparkling, soft, white sand beaches and a subtropical climate to enjoy. Marco Island is a recreational paradise. There is no end to the number of ways you can have fun. Swimming, fishing, sunning, golf and tennis are the primary activities that satisfy your needs. Speaking of needs, for those who wish to tempt lady luck, visit the Seminole Casino.

Very close to Naples, there's much to enjoy. Visit the Naples Botanical Gardens, a wonderland of orchids and tropical plants, or tour the Naples Museum of Art, or Von Liebig Art Center; see live plays and concerts at the Naples Philharmonic Center for the Arts, Naples Dinner Theatre, or the Sugden Community Theatre, and if you are interested in exploring the 10,000 years of Naples history and archaeology, be sure to visit the Collier County Museum.