There are more golf courses in Southwest Florida than you can shake a putter at. The area also has great fishing and boating.Great fishing and boating.
(More about Southwest Florida travel, history and places) SOUTHWEST FLORIDA TOWNS
Places to stay and places to eat can be found on the individual town pages.
The individual town pages include a brief history of the town along with my recommended motels, hotels and restaurants.
Each town page also includes a description of at least one bed and breakfast or historic hotel.
Some of the towns and places in Southwest Florida are:
Here is more information about
Florida Wineries.SOUTHWEST FLORIDA BEACHES
The beaches of Southwest Florida are magnificent. From Marco Island on the south to Englewood on the north, these beaches are the envy of the world.
Some of the better known beaches include the entire City of Naples, Vanderbilt Beach, and the beach at
Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park.SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ATTRACTIONS
More information on these and other attractions can be found at
Florida Tourist Attractions.
Most people agree that the biggest attraction of all in Southwest Florida travel is the spectacular sunsets. The beautiful blue backdrop of the Gulf of Mexico gives these sunsets their unique flavor.
THE GREEN FLASH
Some people even claim to see the famous "green flash" that happens now and then with a Southwest Florida sunset.
A green flash is even featured in the Walt Disney Pictures movie "Pirates Of The Caribbean: At World's End".
I have never been lucky enough to see a green flash, but people I trust say it happens.
Famous author John D. MacDonald lived on Siesta Key. He reported seeing the green flash, and I believe him.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA HERITAGE SITES
Southwest Florida heritage begins with the early native Americans who dwelled in the area 12,000 years ago.
This region was first settled by fishermen, farmers and ranchers from the southern United States and northern Florida.
This heritage is shared by all 12 counties in Southwest Florida. Each county has its fair share of sites that are an important part of Florida history.
There is a demand throughout the country for information on day trips and one tank trips. People like the idea of leaving their home, seeing a lot in a day or two, and not breaking the family budget.
Virtually every state, including Florida, has websites and books that focus on the concept of being able to travel from your home and see a lot of interesting places and things.
Florida-Backroads-Travel.com is a Florida travel website that will give you some great local travel ideas.
Southwest Florida has plenty of safe and scenic, lightly traveled backroads that will take you through interesting Florida towns and attractions.