florida gulf coast

We are thinking of a couple of weeks in Florida next year. Flying into Miami
and then renting a car and heading for the gulf coast. Where are the nicest
places to see ? We will be using two weeks of our timeshare so can stay in
two different places.

regards,
Joanne

"Jo" wrote...
We are thinking of a couple of weeks in Florida next year.
Flying into Miami and then renting a car and heading for the
gulf coast. Where are the nicest places to see ? We will be using
two weeks of our timeshare so can stay in two different places.

I grew up in Miami and this was one of my favorite Spring trips.
I suggest that you cross the state on US 41 (Tamiami Trail) not
on I-75 (Alligator Alley). Its slower, but gives you a chance to
stop at the Everglades Nat'l. Park Shark Valley Visitor Center &
take a tram ride, and also the Big Cypress Natl. Pres. Center.

When you reach the coast, you may want to stop at the resort
beach town of Marco Island. It was an empty sandy island until
it was "discovered" by So. Florida developers. Then head North
to "old money" town of Naples and "historic" Ft. Meyers (visit
the Thomas Edison home).

Between Naples & Ft.Meyers, inland is the Corkscrew Swamp
Sanctuary (worth a side trip). Off the coast are the islands of
Sanibel (world renown shelling) and Captiva (sandy beaches).

Depending on how focused you want to be, I'd stay either in
Marco Island, Ft. Meyers/Sanibel, and/or Tampa Bay areas.
Items of interest in the Tampa area include the Aquarium &
Busch Gardens. You can return from Tampa in a day on I-75.
[R]

"Jo" wrote...
We are thinking of a couple of weeks in Florida next year.
Flying into Miami and then renting a car and heading for the
gulf coast. Where are the nicest places to see ? We will be using
two weeks of our timeshare so can stay in two different places.

I grew up in Miami and this was one of my favorite Spring trips.
I suggest that you cross the state on US 41 (Tamiami Trail) not
on I-75 (Alligator Alley). Its slower, but gives you a chance to
stop at the Everglades Nat'l. Park Shark Valley Visitor Center &
take a tram ride, and also the Big Cypress Natl. Pres. Center.

When you reach the coast, you may want to stop at the resort
beach town of Marco Island. It was an empty sandy island until
it was "discovered" by So. Florida developers. Then head North
to "old money" town of Naples and "historic" Ft. Meyers (visit
the Thomas Edison home).

Between Naples & Ft.Meyers, inland is the Corkscrew Swamp
Sanctuary (worth a side trip). Off the coast are the islands of
Sanibel (world renown shelling) and Captiva (sandy beaches).

Depending on how focused you want to be, I'd stay either in
Marco Island, Ft. Meyers/Sanibel, and/or Tampa Bay areas.
Items of interest in the Tampa area include the Aquarium &
Busch Gardens. You can return from Tampa in a day on I-75.
[R]

Indian Shores...we stayed at holiday villas unit 107... 2 bed 2 bath
condo right on the water. had a gorgeous heated olympic size pool,
assigned parking space under the building... was close to shopping and
restaurants, had all the amenities that you can ask for... contact Beth
at for specific information... she is super nice lady
and can give you rental information and availability.


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thanks bighow, but I am mostly asking about towns and things to see as I
will be staying in an RCI exchange condo (I think that is what you call
them) so will not need accommodation. Just wondering where the nicest places
are. Is Indian Shore the name of the town ?

cheers,
Joanne

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Indian Shores...we stayed at holiday villas unit 107... 2 bed 2 bath
condo right on the water. had a gorgeous heated olympic size pool,
assigned parking space under the building... was close to shopping and
restaurants, had all the amenities that you can ask for... contact Beth
at for specific information... she is super nice lady
and can give you rental information and availability.


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Indian Shores is beach town on the gulf of Mexico outside of Tampa.


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Indian Shores is beach town on the gulf of Mexico outside of Tampa.


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