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Marco Island Overview

Marco Island is reminiscent of a sleepy, albeit swanky, beachfront retirement community. When the sun goes down, you can hear a pin drop, though. There is absolutely no life after dark here, but Capt. William Collier would still hardly recognize Marco Island if he were to come back from the grave today. No relation to Collier County founder Barron Collier, the captain settled his family on the north end of this island, the largest of Florida's Ten Thousand Islands, back in 1871. He traded pelts with the Native Americans, caught and smoked fish to sell to Key West and Cuba, and charged fishermen and other guests $2 a day for a room in his home. A few turn-of-the-20th-century buildings still stand here, but Collier would be shocked to come across the high-rise bridge to the island and see it now sliced by man-made canals and virtually covered by resorts, condominiums, shops, restaurants, and winter homes. These are the products of an extensive real-estate development begun in 1965, which means that Marco lacks any of the charm found in Naples and on Sanibel and Captiva islands. Much of the sales effort here was aimed at the northeastern states, so the island smacks more of New York and Massachusetts than of the laid-back Midwestern style of its neighbors. Marco's only real attractions are its crescent-shaped beach and access to the nearby waterways running through a maze of small islands, its excellent boating and fishing, and the island's proximity to acres of wildlife preserves. Read More

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Hotels

from: $249

Marco Island Marriott Beach Resort, Golf Club & Spa

400 South Collier Boulevard
Marco Island, FL 34145 Map

Distance: 2.9 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
5.0
5.0
from: $199

The Ritz-Carlton, Naples

280 Vanderbilt Beach Road
Naples, FL 34108 Map

Distance: 20.3 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 5 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
5.0
5.0
from: $129

Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club

851 Gulf Shore Boulevard North
Naples, FL 34102 Map

Distance: 13.7 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
4.0

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Attractions

Hammock Bay Golf & CC

1370 Borghese Lane
Naples, Florida 34114

Distance: 2.9 mi. (from destination center)

The Rookery At Marco

3433 Club Center Blvd
Marco Island, Florida 34104

Distance: 4.7 mi. (from destination center)

Airports

Major Airports near Marco Island

Distance (mi.)
Fort Myers Southwest Florida Regional Airport 39.4 map
Miami International Airport 90.8 map
Fort Lauderdale International Airport 97.3 map

Other Smaller Airports near Marco Island

Distance (mi.)
Marathon Flight Strip Airport 96.6 map
Key West International Airport 98.4 map
Sarasota Bradenton Airport 111.0 map

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Marco Island Vacation Rentals

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from: $142

Waterfront Home 3br, Pool, Spa, Internet, Beaches, Island Waterfront Home, Pool, May 26 - May 31

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2.5
Sleeps: 8
Amenities: BBQ, DVD Player, Full kitchen, Hot Tub, Internet Access, Lounge, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Patio, Pool Table, Swimming Pool, TV, VCR, Wireless Internet Access
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from: $178

Luxurious Designer Villa So Close to the Beach

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 7
Amenities: Air Conditioning, Ceiling fans, No Pets, Non-Smoking
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~ ~ ~ Paradise Island Waterfront Getaway ~ ~ ~

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2.5
Sleeps: 8
Amenities: Air Conditioning, No Pets, Non-Smoking

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