Your own private piece of paradise - Palm Island Resort

Relax on the beautiful (and private!) beaches of Palm Island Resort

Hidden between the cities of Sarasota and Ft. Myers lies Palm Island Resort, a secluded beach hideaway for lovers and family alike. Visitors must truly leave it all behind as they board a ferry or a boat to be transported to this beach retreat located on its own 7 mile long island. The only transportation available on the island is by golf cart, bicycle or good old fashioned walking.  Palm Island Resort is made up of 160 different privately owned villas that vary in size and design.

Enjoy some family fun or slip away for a romantic walk on the beach.

Everything that you need to escape from the outside world is here. Food can be purchased at the local Rum Bay Store and will be delivered directly to your villa. Or you can purchase groceries before your arrival to prepare meals in your full kitchen. There are two restaurants on the island that are convenient for dining out when the mood strikes. 

Enjoy the simple pleasures of your own private villa. You may choose one facing the ocean, the marina or the bay.  Relax in a hammock with a good book, cook out on the grill, float in the pool, walk along the beach or play in the waves. If you are looking for more active adventures you can check out Coconuts Recreation Center which offers rentals for things like boogie boards, kayaks, and golf carts. 

Many times the idea of a romantic getaway brings to mind a lone couple strolling along as the sun sinks into the ocean or gazing into one another’s eyes over a candlelit dinner. The Resort offers all of this and more.  Active couples will love that Palm Island gives you the chance to gather up your closest friends for the ultimate group date. Groups can rent a large villa and explore the island or relax by the pool. Palm Island offers all that is traditonal about a romantic beach getaway, but it also offers unique opportunities for couples with children. There is plenty for children to do while parents lounge in hammocks or simply enjoy getting away from piles of laundry and dishes. It offers a unique chance for couples with young children to experience a beach getaway.

Spoil yourself with a retreat to a private island.

Renting a large villa with family or other parenting friends allows you to have the comforts of home, often necessary with children, and the beauty of a tropical paradise. There are no ringing phones or appointments to make. It becomes all about focusing on the beach, the pool and your family.  It allows couples with children a chance to spend quality time with the kids and with each other.  Plus if you travel with good friends or family than you may find an opportunity to break away for an hour or two to sit by the ocean side by side and indulge in the peaceful beauty of your own private island.