Why vacation in SouthWest Florida?

There are a lot of  reasons to travel and vacation in Southwest Florida.   If you are looking to get away from the crowds and enjoy the outdoors, than this blog is meant for you.  Southwest Florida has some of the best kayaking in the world, and there are trips for everyone from the two hour paddle to the multi-day paddling trip named the "Wilderness Waterway".    There is plenty of inland kayak trips were you can paddle past wading birds,alligators basking in the sun, and traverse  through the mangrove tunnels. Some of my favorite places to visit  for an great outdoor experience are the 10,000 islands, Corkscrew
Swamp Sanctuary, Everglades National Park, Big Cypress National Preserve, Ding Darling, and Lovers Key State Park. Swamp Walks are getting very popular in Southwest Florida and these walks are something that one will never forget.  Imagine walking thru water up to your waist(at times) and search  for one of Florida's many orchids in a Cypress Forest.  Don't worry if walking in water doesn't seem like you thing, then check out some of the many dry and sandy trails.  Fishing is great in this area especially around the 10,000 islands, and Big Cypress Area.  Image reeling in giant Largemouth bass and saltwater species such as redfish, tarpon, snook, permit, and many more.  There are plenty of fishing tours from the huge boats with tons of people, to the 2 person trip with a guide that is more than likely a regular on the T.V. fishing shows.  Please remember that there are many activities for people that are not as interested in kayaking, hiking, or fishing.  In Naples, Fort Myers, and Marco there is plenty of shopping, beaches, dining, spa treatment centers, and daily nightlife with plenty of Jimmy Buffet impersonators.  Marco is the quietest of the three and if you want to get quieter then that stay in Everglades City or Chokoloskee island.  These two islands are very slow paced, friendly, no traffic jams and we loved to brag that we do not have one stoplight.  Come enjoy and relax in the great outdoors in Southwest Florida and have the vacation of a lifetime.