Friday, March 16, 2018

What To Do On A Marco Island Vacation

By Scott Wagner


When you make plans for your next family or solo vacation, you will find that few spots have as much to do and see as Florida. The area in and around Marco Island is a great place to go if you want a mix of ocean and history. There is a whole lot to do if you take a Marco Island Vacation.

Off the southwest coast of Florida is Marco Island, right in the Gulf of Mexico. It is definitely a beach destination, but there is something more there. People with an interest in history will love that fact that there have been archaeological digs that produced artifacts from around 500 A. D. Scholars love the area, but there is much more to do, too.

Of course, there are a lot of other things to draw a crowd as well. One of them is the weather, especially in winter. The temperature in the winter months is much higher than in other parts of the country, which is why many people flock to the area, to escape the frigid northern climate. There are even a group of people who own condos or houses on the island and only come in winter, often referred to as snow birds.

In the summer, when the area is the hottest, is also when the rain comes. From June to October, during hurricane season, the area experiences a lot of downpours. There are still many clear days, but it does rain quite a bit. This is why most tourists wait until after the season passes in order to go and visit, when things dry up.

When you visit, you will see that life and especially the tourist activities, really revolve around the beaches and the water. You can do simply things like sunbathing or building sand castles just to relax. Or go for something more exciting such as jet skis, speed boats and paddle boards, all available for rent on one of the many beaches in the area.

Getting on a boat will seem like second nature by the time your vacation ends, as there are many activities to choose form involving boats. Sightseeing tours is one of them, letting you travel all the nearby islands in style. Or take a dolphin tour to see these graceful, intelligent creatures up close in their natural habitat.

Cape Romano is one of the best and most fun reasons to get on yet another boat while in the area. There are some very famous domed structures that are practically begging to be photographed. The beaches are littered with shells, which are great for memories or taking home as gifts for friends and family.

A boating activity that is both fun and useful is fishing. There are many charters available from local companies. Locals will go to catch fish for eating, often filling their freezers with food. Visitors can mail the fish home, or just catch for sport if they prefer. All equipment including poles are provided.

A package deal is the best way to book your vacation. These include airfare, hotel, rental car or some combination of those. They may even include attraction tickets or discounts if you so desire.




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