The USA Collection...Naples, Marco Island & The Everglades

Whether travellers are looking for a romantic escape or family getaway, Only Paradise Will Do - Florida’s Paradise Coast, Naples, Marco Island and the Gulf Coast portion of Everglades National Park — has an array of holiday options. With more than 30 miles of soft, white sand beaches, thriving arts and culture scene, family attractions, the best of outdoor adventure, 90 golf courses and renowned chefs with year-round access to locally grown ingredients offering alfresco dining on your doorstep. Located just two hours from Miami, less than four hours from Orlando and three hours from Tampa, the Paradise Coast is easily accessible from some of Florida’s largest cities. UK visitors can connect via most US gateways and fly into the local Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW).

Discover Florida's Paradise Coast in 2022 and 2023.

They call it the Paradise Coast. It’s the Southwest Gulf Coast area of Florida that includes the resort cities of Naples and Marco Island plus the Everglades, a World heritage site, largest wetland in North America and several state, local, private parks and nature preserves.

Wellness

In Naples, Marco Island and the Everglades, wellbeing is part of the lifestyle and those looking for a holiday catering to rejuvenation and wellness will find it all here.

Naples is known as one of the happiest and healthiest communities in America. The Paradise Coast embraces outdoor activities, mindful eating and positive thinking, and these elements play a huge role in the way of life

Naples, Marco Island and the Everglades is part of the Blue Zones Project, which is helping transform communities around the U.S. into areas where living healthy is easy

The Paradise Coast is known for its wide range of spa offerings, with everything from stand-alone spas to hotels and resorts offering wellness programming. Wellness classes and activities are available throughout the destination year-round.

Naples Beach & Pier

The white sands of Naples Beach hold obvious appeal, and the historic Naples Pier, open 24/7 for fishing as well as people, bird and dolphin-watching, is a popular gathering spot for visitors and locals alike to watch the sun set into the Gulf of Mexico.

The historic Naples Pier is located on the Gulf of Mexico at the west end of Twelfth Avenue South and is a favorite for sightseers. The Pier is one of the top spots in the region to catch a beautiful sunset.

Family Attractions

Known as one of the best shopping destinations in the state, Naples’s trendy Fifth Avenue South is home to some of the most highly desired designers and boutiques.

The Naples Botanical Garden is a 170-acre world class garden featuring the plants and cultures of the subtropics and features some of the finest landscape architecture in the world.

Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens is located in a 43-acre historic botanical garden and is a great spot for families. The zoo, accredited by the Association for Zoos & Aquariums, continues to add new exhibits that entertain as well as educate.

Golf

With over 90 golf courses in the greater Naples area, the region draws professional and leisure players from all over the globe. Although many courses are private, some turn semi-private in the off-season, meaning they will allow non-members to play between May and December.

Nature & Wildlife

The Paradise Coast is home to a wide variety of estuaries, mangroves, cypress swamps, forests and beaches that are home to dolphins, birds, black bears, manatees and other wildlife.

The Paradise Coast is also home to several nature preserves, including Everglades National Park and Big Cypress National Preserve

The Everglades is a 1.5-million-acre wetlands preserve that represents one of the last expanses of true wilderness in the United States

Guided swamp walk tours are the perfect introduction to the unique ecosystem on the Paradise Coast. These walks take visitors through a rare dwarf cypress prairie and exotic cypress strand. Offered seven days a week, October–March, this tour offers a glimpse into a side of the Everglades few ever get to see.



Several hotels, resorts and inns in the destination have received the official Florida Green Lodging designation by the state’s Department of Environmental Protection, a program that encourages lodging facilities to protect and conserve Florida’s natural resources