MARCO ISLAND
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Marco Island is surely the closest thing to a Caribbean Island experience in the United States. Serenely tropical, its beautiful
white sand beach stretches for four miles along the Gulf of Mexico shoreline. Four beachfront resorts provide endless opportunities
for island-style relaxation and fun. A unique selection of smaller hotels and inns, combined with hundreds of homes and condos
in the area's vacation rental program, provide unlimited options for your Marco Island getaway. Relax on the sun-kissed
shores and you're likely to glimpse the sleek antics of dolphins in the sparkling Gulf. Colorful seashells are plentiful
along the water's edge, offering irresistible souvenirs free for the taking. Boat to one of the numerous nearby outer
islands and you'll find an astounding array of keepsake shells washed up daily by the Gulf currents. Sailing trips and
rental boats are easily available to reach these shell-lined stretches of undisturbed island sand. Bird watchers delight as
bald eagles and ospreys soar overhead in search of fish, while wood storks, roseate spoonbills, pelicans and many other species
populate the surrounding mangrove islands and sand bars. Marco Island is the northernmost and largest of the Ten Thousand
Islands, providing access to the unspoiled subtropical wilderness of the western waterways of the Everglades. Anglers and
nature lovers find endless areas to explore and enjoy the beautiful and diverse natural environment. Fish for tarpon, snook
and redfish in the mangrove backcountry, or kayak between uninhabited islands and spot dolphin, manatee, sea turtles and other
wildlife. Aside from its natural wonders, Marco Island offers plenty of shopping, dining and recreational options. In Olde
Marco, boutiques and restaurants mix with historic buildings. Restaurants specializing in every conceivable type of cuisine,
from international dishes to Florida's signature fresh seafood, abound throughout the island. Golfers will delight in
the many nearby courses, which can accommodate everyone from beginners to the seasoned pro. At Marco Island not only are you
beachside, you are at the western gateway to the Everglades. Everglades day tours make a great side trip in nearby Everglades
City or Chokoloskee, with stops at Everglades National Park, Big Cypress National Preserve, Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State
Park and Collier-Seminole State Park. Arrive at sunset and you'll quickly understand why this lovely six-by-four-mile
(9½-by-6½-km) island is a vacation paradise. With alluring natural beauty and a toned-down sophistication, Marco Island is
one of Florida's more relaxing topical vacation retreats.
Shaped by the tides and shifting sands of countless millennia, Marco Island in sunswept Southwest Florida is surrounded
by the tourmaline waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Marco Beach Ocean Resort overlooks the magnificent Gulf and dazzling, white
sand shores of Marco Island's crescent beach. Whether you are on vacation or attending an executive retreat, a sojourn
at this exclusive island resort will surely prove unforgettable. The "Gateway to the Everglades" and the largest
of Southwest Florida's legendary Ten Thousand Islands, Marco Island is just 30 minutes from the arts, entertainment, dining
and shopping of Naples... Florida's most sophisticated small city.
Special Offer: The hotel
offers a 7th night FREE from 27 MAY 08 - 30 SEP 08 and from 25 MAY 09 - 30 SEP 09.
A 24,000-square-foot spa includes an outdoor therapeutic Watsu pool, massage therapy, facials, body scrubs, and manicures. Treadmills with TVs, exercycles, and free weights are offered in the fitness center (surcharge).
Parking: There is a charge of $10.00 per day which will be charged by the hotel for "self parking" and $18.00 per day for "Valet".
Special
Offer: The hotel offers a 7th night free from 26 DEC 08 - 31 MAY 09.
The hotel also offers a 5th night free from 01 JUN 09 - 25 DEC 09.
The Radisson Suite beach resort is a full-service resort hotel, it is the perfect island location for business and vacation travelers, conferences, group events, reunions, weddings and more. The resort is dressed in native greenery and shaded by palms, creating an ideal setting for the spacious accommodations and a variety of recreational amenities.
