Often family getaways are focused around an individual activity, maybe one that a single family member prefers. So, why not choose a destination for your winter escapes that will please everyone in your party. It is not that far from our east coast location to some fascinating locations on Florida’s west coast.
Fishing is always number one in our family retreats and traveling to Florida's west coast is always an enjoyable event. A favorite destination is Naples, Marco Island and the Everglades.
The fishing is great year-round and there are plenty of experienced guides for the newcomers to the area. Capt. Rob Modys charter fishes out of Fish-Tale Marina making trips both out in the Gulf of Mexico and in the backwater areas of the region. What a great opportunity to schedule a trip and know that if the weather keeps you off the Gulf you can always hit the backwater.
Capt. Rob identifies one of the unique things abut fishing in his area as the diversity of species. “I've traveled and fished in many areas of the United States, along with Scotland and the Bahamas, and when fishing there you tend to go after only one or two species. On a stream in Kentucky it was smallmouth bass and not much else. In the Bahamas it was bonefish with the occasional shark. Here it's everything! You can hit a reef looking for grouper and get snapper, flounder, pompano, sheepshead, snook, trout and a mix of small fish. That's what I love about fishing in my home waters. You never know what you're going to hook up with.”
Another easy option from Naples is to travel just a little ways south to the Everglades. One example of great tropical hospitality is the Port of the Islands Resort. From this single location adventurous folks can fish, hike, paddle, go bird watching, photograph wildlife or just relax. Day trips with fabulous eateries can be made deeper into the glades to places like Everglades City and Chokoloskee.
Don't forget the beaches. The beaches in this area of Florida are fantastic, just don't forget the suntan lotion. If anyone in your party is a golfer their biggest decision will be where to go. One suggestion is to check out Greenlinks Golf Resort. Patrons can stay in a beautiful condo style apartment, swim or sunbath at the well kept pool, or just have a cool drink on the private patio. In fact, the family can stay here in complete comfort as the anglers in the group head for the Gulf, the backwaters, or the Everglades.
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