Be close to the action and still feel a million miles away – that perfectly sums up Florida’s Southwest Gulf Coast. Not only long stretches of beautiful beachfront to wander, enjoy a variety of marine activities like coastal fishing, kayaking, parasailing and jet skiing, too. Land-based recreation more your preference? Tee it up at numerous golf courses, explore state parks, and indulge some retail therapy. After which, of course, you can settle into one of the dozens of tiki bars and dining options available.

If you want to explore further afield, Sarasota, Venice, Fort Myers and more are all an easy drive away.