The Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area of Naples-Marco Island in Collier County is a few miles north of Fort Myers in southwest Florida. Naples Florida, one of the wealthiest cities in the country, has a reputation for being the golfing capital of the world, sporting a whopping 80 golf courses of championship quality.
There is no strict golfing season as such, although the hot summer months could be described as the off-season. During the summer, you can still find a few dozen courses that remain open. One of the cheapest times, and the least crowded, is during the months of November and December, just before the winter peak season prices kick in. Green fees can be pricey, although it is sometimes possible to save money by booking online.
There are nice, although challenging, facilities adjacent to Rookery Bay National Estuarine Reserve. With Eagle Lakes Community Park on the other side, the course offers expertly crafted bunkers and a significant number of water features. Bring extra golf balls. Another difficult course, with undulating greens and tight fairways, sits north of the municipal botanical gardens. Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park, a pristine beach on a barrier island.
Nature-lovers who like to combine birdwatching with their golf will find numerous courses certified by Audubon International. Here, you will find thick vegetation and abundant wildlife. You may get a glimpse of a showy white heron. Driving east along Interstate 75 takes you through three nature reserves. These are Picayune Strand State Forest, Fakahatchee Strand Preserve and Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge.
If you absolutely can't wait until you have checked into your hotel to hit the fairways, there is a popular course right next to the airport. The family can visit one of the two aquatic preserves or the Audubon Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary. Other attractions a Naples Museum of Art, the Teddy Bear Museum (with more than 2,100 specimens) and Naples Zoo.
Spare some time for topping up your suntan. Naples Beach is considered by some of the travel media to be the best beach in the United States. It runs for 10 miles from Gordon Pass to Seagate Drive. Noted for its unblemished white sands and cleanliness, amenities include a 1,000- fishing pier, shops and snack bars, restrooms with outdoor showers and parking meters.
If you really want to get close to nature, rent a canoe for a paddle down the Blackwater River located in Collier-Seminole State Park. Row, row, row your boat down one of the largest mangrove swamps in the world. The park is also the home of a National Historic Mechanical Engineering Landmark in the form of the Bay City Walking Dredge. Built in 1924, the dredge was used to build part of US 41.
The climate here is tropical wet and dry. This means it experiences hot, humid and sometimes-thundery summer months and enjoys warm, short winters. In addition to the international airport, with flights to Canada and Europe, the area is served by Naples Municipal Airport (APF).
There is no strict golfing season as such, although the hot summer months could be described as the off-season. During the summer, you can still find a few dozen courses that remain open. One of the cheapest times, and the least crowded, is during the months of November and December, just before the winter peak season prices kick in. Green fees can be pricey, although it is sometimes possible to save money by booking online.
There are nice, although challenging, facilities adjacent to Rookery Bay National Estuarine Reserve. With Eagle Lakes Community Park on the other side, the course offers expertly crafted bunkers and a significant number of water features. Bring extra golf balls. Another difficult course, with undulating greens and tight fairways, sits north of the municipal botanical gardens. Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park, a pristine beach on a barrier island.
Nature-lovers who like to combine birdwatching with their golf will find numerous courses certified by Audubon International. Here, you will find thick vegetation and abundant wildlife. You may get a glimpse of a showy white heron. Driving east along Interstate 75 takes you through three nature reserves. These are Picayune Strand State Forest, Fakahatchee Strand Preserve and Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge.
If you absolutely can't wait until you have checked into your hotel to hit the fairways, there is a popular course right next to the airport. The family can visit one of the two aquatic preserves or the Audubon Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary. Other attractions a Naples Museum of Art, the Teddy Bear Museum (with more than 2,100 specimens) and Naples Zoo.
Spare some time for topping up your suntan. Naples Beach is considered by some of the travel media to be the best beach in the United States. It runs for 10 miles from Gordon Pass to Seagate Drive. Noted for its unblemished white sands and cleanliness, amenities include a 1,000- fishing pier, shops and snack bars, restrooms with outdoor showers and parking meters.
If you really want to get close to nature, rent a canoe for a paddle down the Blackwater River located in Collier-Seminole State Park. Row, row, row your boat down one of the largest mangrove swamps in the world. The park is also the home of a National Historic Mechanical Engineering Landmark in the form of the Bay City Walking Dredge. Built in 1924, the dredge was used to build part of US 41.
The climate here is tropical wet and dry. This means it experiences hot, humid and sometimes-thundery summer months and enjoys warm, short winters. In addition to the international airport, with flights to Canada and Europe, the area is served by Naples Municipal Airport (APF).
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