Naples and Marco Island holidays

Luxe lovers and families: relax in your Floridian home-from-home at one of our incredible Marco Island hotels near the untouched sand dunes of Tigertail Beach, one of the most beautiful wild beaches in Florida. Wade across the lagoon and you’ll come across three miles of soft, white sand and a whole host of spectacular wildlife. You might even spot dolphins swimming offshore!

This Beach is the ideal spot for water sports and paddleboats, with its palm-lined walkway and pristine white sands. South Beach is as good for kids as it is for adults, with perfect swimming conditions and plenty of space to relax and play.

A holiday in Naples, Florida must include a walk along the beautiful, wildlife-rich boardwalk to Clams Pass Beach, home to 35 acres of mangrove forest. Calm waters, white sands, and, better yet, it remains relatively hidden, despite being just a short distance from our Naples, Florida hotels.

Situated north of Naples, Bonita Beach is part of the 10 miles of coastal beaches punctuated by banyan trees and giant oaks in the upscale Bonita Springs. It takes its name from the Spanish word for ‘beautiful’, and it’s not hard to see why. Bonita Springs is famous for its shelling, with the best to be found in the early morning.

You cannot get any more Floridan than a thatched roof tiki bar on the beach, and Capri Fish House is one of a few in the Naples area. You will hear it referred to as a "chickee," a genuine product made by Seminole Indians. It is a popular spot for boaters to grab a burger or fried seafood basket and its little bay-side beach also makes it popular among families, who come for the all-day Sunday buffet with live music. 

A short walk down the boardwalk towards the beach sits this nice little al fresco homage to beach casual at the sophisticated resort. It is also easily accessible from the beach and open to the public. Its name derives from a native tree also called the "tourist tree" for its red peely bark. Family friendly, it's a great place for a frozen cocktail, cold beer or glass of lemonade. 

Recently landed No. 2 spot on TripAdvisor’s list of the ten best restaurants for burgers in the country. Go with the traditional beef, or sample one of the unique meats like alligator or bison. Unusual options do not stop at the beef-glazed donuts – an alternate to traditional burger buns.

Known for fine dining, BALEEN Naples is the signature restaurant of LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort. With reviews from Condé Nast Traveler and often voted the top Naples restaurant, it overlooks the beach, and even has a few tables in the sand, a favourite with locals too.

For the best ice cream in town, or homemade mackinaw style fudge and chocolates – this is a world class confectionary shop, in the heart of Naples 5th Avenue.

Offering prime seafood, steaks, handcrafted cocktails and world-class wines in a captivating ambiance with signature genuine hospitality, in the heart of downtown Naples, adjacent to The Inn on Fifth.

For unique treasures and a nod to Floridian history, head to Tin City in the waterfront district. Offering a lively combination of independent restaurants with sea views and small, locally owned artisan shops for souvenirs, Tin City is also a launchpad for boat charters and tours

Southwest Florida's premiere shopping and dining destination with more than 60 shops and restaurants offering the finest names in luxury retail and fashionable lifestyle stores – including:  Saks Fifth Avenue; Van Cleef & Arpels; Omega; Tiffany & Co; Gucci; Louis Vuitton, and an array of contemporary fashion boutiques such as Michael Kors, Lilly Pulitzer, and lululemon.

Mercato is a dining, nightlife, shopping and special events mecca, including the popular cigar bar Burn by Rocky Patel; Blue Martini bar and the relaxed atmosphere of The Pub, plus the 12-screen luxury cinema.

Voted "Best Shopping Center in Southwest Florida."  Save up to 70% at more than 140 designer outlets including Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH, Neiman Marcus Last Call and Bloomingdale's The Outlet Store.

While mainly known for Everglades airboat tours, there’s so much more to experience at Wild Florida, with more than 200 animals inside the Alligator Park as well as a Drive-Thru Safari. There's plenty of interactive animal encounters - from giraffe painting to sloth experiences, and the kids will enjoy the covered playground. The Chomp House Grill turns out some of the best barbecue around, with the Swamp Slushy – a frozen blend of mango, orange, and passionfruit - reason enough to visit us in the heartland of the Florida Everglades.

Known as the Amazon of North America, this linear swamp forest is around twenty miles long. Take a ranger-guided swamp walk beneath the cypress tree canopy and be wowed by the area’s spectacular flora and fauna. Botany lovers, you’ll see over 50 species of native orchids and bromeliads, and, unusually royal palms share the canopy. Panthers, black bears, minks and terrapins call this beautifully diverse national park their home — take a kayak or canoe tour and see what you can spot!

If golfing is your thing, you can’t miss teeing off on golfing greens at La Playa Beach, designed by world-renowned architect, Bob Cupp. All golf enthusiasts, ameteur or pro, would love a stay at the JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort with two 18-hole championship golf courses. The gulf coast is a haven for watersports too - try parasailing, snorkelling, or book yourself a boat tour and enjoy the sea breeze.

The 170-acre garden and its whimsical Children’s Garden is the perfect place to find a bit of serenity during holidays to Naples, Florida. Kids can play in the water fountains and spot various kinds of butterflies, while the grownups can wander the colourful and diverse subtropical and tropical gardens. With a café to keep you well-fuelled, how better to spend a day?