Florida’s Paradise Coast is famous for its sun-soaked beaches, lush landscapes, and vibrant culture. While it’s always a top destination for summer vacations, fall offers a unique charm thanks to milder temperatures and fewer visitors. As autumn breezes gently wash over the Gulf of Mexico, this is the perfect time to experience all the delights…
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As the chill of winter descends on many parts of the world, there is a special corner of Florida where the sun continues to shine, the beaches remain inviting, and the natural wonders of the Everglades beckon. Here’s how to make the most of your winter in this tropical paradise known as Naples, Marco Island,…
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Florida’s Paradise Coast offers a variety of family-friendly resorts. No matter where you and your family choose to stay on Florida’s Paradise Coast, you won’t just be enjoying our uncrowded white-sand beaches and breathtaking sunsets. You’ll also have convenient access to all kinds of activities and adventures, like Everglades eco-tours, fishing excursions, waterparks, and kid-centric…
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Written by Chelle Koster Walton, who has written nine Florida guidebooks and countless travel and food articles for national publications. My son Aaron, at age 8, HAD to have the fried alligator and frog legs. His lunch order at Rod & Gun Lodge in Everglades City had “wait till I tell my friends” written all…
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The pursuit of water recreation along Florida’s Paradise Coast can take you on an airboat ride through the Everglades, fishing the nearshore and offshore waters, paddling through Rookery Bay, or parasailing off Vanderbilt Beach. You can even play marine biologist for a day by helping to count dolphins or collect plankton. Here are a few…
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From state parks to national preserves, the Paradise Coast offers plentiful opportunities to experience a pristine, untouched Florida just as it looked hundreds of years ago – from rustic Everglades trails to spectacular paddling trails. Whether you prefer to explore on land or by water, these nature trails in and around the Everglades are treasure…
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Florida’s Paradise Coast offers a variety of family-friendly places to stay. Below is a selection of resorts. No matter where you and your family choose to stay on Florida’s Paradise Coast, you won’t just be enjoying our uncrowded white-sand beaches and breathtaking sunsets. You’ll also have convenient access to all kinds of activities and adventures,…
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Get ready for romance in Naples, Marco Island, and the Everglades. ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE Consider the romantic attributes of chocolate. Boundless. You really can’t go wrong giving the world’s most beloved sweet treat. But there are ways to get it really, really right. Quality counts. Southwest Florida’s own Norman Love Confections makes some…
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Florida’s Paradise Coast is widely recognized as the Stone Crab Capital of the World. But if you really want to get specific, it all centers on the tiny city with the sign to prove it: Everglades City. Located 37 miles southeast of downtown Naples, this town of less than 250 residents is the birthplace of…
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Florida’s Paradise Coast is not called “paradise” just for its beaches and attractions—it’s also a succulent oasis for fresh seafood sourced straight from the Gulf of Mexico and the Everglades. When you’re visiting or vacationing in Naples, Marco Island, and the Everglades, you’ve gotta try the gator, grouper, snapper, mullet, frogs’ legs, blue crab, and…
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