As the only developed land in Florida's Ten Thousand Islands, Marco Island offers nature, wildlife and luxury. This resort town near the Everglades and close to Naples is lined with pristine white sand and magnificent turquoise blue Gulf waters. Beach: Spend time at the beach where you're as far south as possible on the west side of the state. Fish, lounge on the beach or look for shells. Read a book under a tiki umbrella providing shade on the beach. Briggs Nature Center: Experience some of Mother Nature while strolling along a half-mile boardwalk. Observe wildlife in the natural habitat, or see it on a canoe excursion. Collier Seminole State Park: Explore the park with a boat tour or a hike. Have a picnic, camp or go fishing.