Marco Island, Florida

• Presented by: Kathryn Middlebrook• Project 6: Planning Your Dream Vacation• December 8, 2011

Climate of Marco Island

• Marco Island is a beautiful island right on the water of the Gulf of Mexico. The average temperature is about 90 degrees Fahrenheit. The weather there is gorgeous, clear blue skies and beautiful sun every day!

How to get to Marco Island• In order to get to Marco Island, a

plane from Kennedy Airport will bring you to Fort Myers airport. You then must drive 1 hour to Marco Island. • The distance from Ridgefield to

Marco Island is about 1452.72 miles.

How to get to Marco Island Cont.

• The total trip time will probably be about 7 hours long.

• Round trip tickets would cost $700 for each person, but it is well worth it!

• The cost of a rental car is also about $50 per night

Hotels in Marco Island

Marco Island MariottAbout $150 per nightSpa, Dining, 2 pools, beachfront view, accessible from all parts of the island.

Paradise ResortAbout $200 per nightSpa, Free Dining, 4 pools, hot tub, up to 4 bedrooms, beachfront view, water skiing, snack bar with free service!

Everglades Airboat Tour• These airboat tours are exciting and

thrilling! Come to Everglade City, next to Marco Island and see live alligators, tour through the everglades, and ride an airboat! The magnificent environment that these creatures live in is amazing, and to see live alligators is thrilling!

Everglades Airboat Tour Cont.

• Speeding through the waters of the Everglades will allow you to experience something that one would only dream about! When you come to Marco Island, this is one thing you cannot miss out on!

Food and Dining at Marco IslandRestaurant Name Address Type of Food Photo Image

Snook In 1215 Bald Eagle DriveMarco Island

Seafood

Marco Polo Restaurant

30 Marco Lake DriveMarco Island

Seafood

CJ’S on the Bay 740 N. Collier Blvd, Suite 105

Seafood

Captain Brien’s Seafood

599 S Collier Blvd # 218

Seafood

What to Pack for Marco IslandBathing suitsSun blockSun glassesShorts T-shirtsFlip FlopsA good bookMoney Nice clothesAny accessories one might need in the sun

Feature Photos

An aerial view of Marco Island

The Beach!View from Hotel!

Gorgeous!

The Pool!

Animals in the ocean near Marco Island

The Magnificent Everglades!