What are the main reasons why Marco Island, Florida is such a popular destination?

[@NinaTheRealtorNaplesMarco]

This is an EXCELLENT video of our beautiful island in Paradise! Well done, Paul! Thank you! 😎 👍🏻 🌴

[@PaulBalzano]

You're welcome! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@realcoolbreeze]

Because it s calm and a beautiful place.

[@PaulBalzano]

For sure!!

[@ENDtheFED-it4bo]

It's so calm that it is dead here. Hahaha you can only look at the ocean and dentures so much then you just gotta sell.

[@realcoolbreeze]

@@ENDtheFED-it4bo then leave. Haha.

[@ancaichimboston9606]

I've worked in Marco Island in 2006 there for 9 months!!! That island is amazing!

[@PaulBalzano]

I agree. My wife and I love going there year round. Thanks for your comments.

[@kathyweber3730]

A lot different now.

[@PaulBalzano]

@@kathyweber3730 Yea, for sure, but still a great place!

[@ENDtheFED-it4bo]

The place is an over priced dump

[@SullenGirl1984]

Is the water blue or green?

[@Reviews4fun1]

As a licensed drone pilot I can appreciate the work that went into this video. We’ve been visiting annually for years now and you gave me some new ideas on restaurants and things to do. Have a great holiday season.

[@idetectH2O]

My brother and I moved to Marco back in 1978 and lived in the apartments across from the residents beach. Back then it was the public beach. It wasn’t built up nearly as much as today. Had some good times at the Snook Inn. I would still be there had we not smoked so much weed and been evicted, lol. Years later my wife and kids would go back for vacation and rent a condo at Tiger Tail (South Seas). It’s a beautiful place for sure.

[@PaulBalzano]

Thank you for sharing your experiences.

[@naptownrandb]

Snook is open and Marco Midnight has your musical favorites covered!

[@PaulBalzano]

Yea, love going there. Thanks for sharing.

[@NinaTheRealtorNaplesMarco]

I'm so glad Snook has reopened! Same in all the best ways, but I like the remodel updates. 😎 👍🏻

[@HenrySousa-n2c]

...Great video📽, Paul...Very creative production even for me, a resident sense 1970...Artist, Old Naples Florida 🌴🎨

[@PaulBalzano]

Thanks for your comments Henry. Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@hufjournallife7218]

Beautiful beach in world 😊

[@PaulBalzano]

Yes, for sure!

[@mray633]

Paul , Great video .

[@PaulBalzano]

Thank you!! I appreciate the compliment and I'm glad you enjoyed the video...

[@Ririlovessss]

My Poppy has a house down in Marco- we go every year. I swear I’m gonna move there, I’m just feeling a little homesick. All these places remind me of visiting my family!

[@PaulBalzano]

Thanks for your comments. Glad the video brought back pleasant memories for you.

[@minapane]

I love it there. I do 2 weeks a year there. ❤

[@PaulBalzano]

Great place for a vacation! Thanks for sharing.

[@NinaTheRealtorNaplesMarco]

Hi Mina! Do you have any favorites on the island? Restaurants? I'd love to hear your thoughts!

[@PaulBalzano]

@@NinaTheRealtorNaplesMarco If you're looking for the best places to eat on Marco, check out my video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/haWnYpipjM6ieLM

[@EcceHomo1088]

I used to stay in the penthouse of the Sunset House right between Tigertail beach and Residents beach... Oh how i miss those summers with my parents and siblings.

[@PaulBalzano]

It must be really nice there.

[@EcceHomo1088]

@@PaulBalzano... Amazing... The shelling we would do after hurricanes and huge storms came through was some of the best ive ever experienced!

[@KarenSvendsen-sn3vw]

Love Marco Island!! Great video….

[@PaulBalzano]

Thank you for your comments. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@zoobrizz]

I live down in Naples. There is NO reason to go to Marco Isle. It has no originality and charm. Just packed in houses .

[@sharonaleonard9799]

Great place!! Thanks for posting!

[@PaulBalzano]

You’re welcome. Love it there.

[@GoldCoastExplorer]

Florida looks great in the videos 👍

[@PaulBalzano]

Yes, it really does. Thanks for your comments!

[@ENDtheFED-it4bo]

It's a video. North Korea looks great on video too.

[@oceanwaves83]

Better in person

[@brentrandolph9661]

Taking my wife there for a quick getaway this winter. Thanks for the information.

[@PaulBalzano]

You’re welcome!

[@Jigsaw0g]

My family would go down to Marco every spring break and rent a house. Place genuinely feels like a second home and I want to go back so bad. I LOVE Nacho Mamas Mexican restaurant down there. Some KILLER daquiris!

[@PaulBalzano]

Sounds like fun. I’ll have to try that place.

[@NinaTheRealtorNaplesMarco]

Nacho Mamas has amazing seafood tacos, too❣

[@ultanwoods]

Fantastic video 👏 More please 😊

[@PaulBalzano]

Thanks Ultan. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@513ghost5]

Been there numerous times. Great vacation and relaxing place!

[@PaulBalzano]

Totally agree. Thanks for your comments.

[@daniel-e5k3c]

Great video!

[@PaulBalzano]

@@daniel-e5k3c Thank you, glad you enjoyed it!

[@balzab]

Love it!

[@PaulBalzano]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@snoo333]

great video. thank you

[@PaulBalzano]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it.

[@AdventureAwaitsUsAtHome]

Great video! Thank you for all of the helpful information! Where was the dolphin video taken? We would love to see them without taking a cruise.

[@PaulBalzano]

Thanks for your comments. Glad you enjoyed it. Dolphins are everywhere, but these were shot right from the dock in Isles of Capri, just across the Marco river.

[@AdventureAwaitsUsAtHome]

@@PaulBalzano great thanks!

[@flylippfantom8425]

I'm in Naples Get a kayak and to the south side of the island are a bunch of smaller islands.

[@PaulBalzano]

Thanks. Sounds like fun.

[@flylippfantom8425]

@@PaulBalzano Barefoot Beach Preserve and Lovers Key are my favorites. They're still pulling debris out of the Gulf from Ian. Ian was a 4 when it creeped up north to Fort Myers Beach. It was quite the ride

[@PaulBalzano]

@@flylippfantom8425 thanks. I’ll have to check it out.

[@Phuong.Nguyen-]

Very beautiful 😊

[@PaulBalzano]

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@shelabrehio1050]

I am planning my 1st visit to Florida in May. I wish you would have included what beaches are good for Shelling. I understand it’s a very popular thing to do. I am excited about shelling sounds fun and relaxing. A lot of other good info in this video though.

[@PaulBalzano]

The best place I’ve found for shelling is Keewaydin Island in Naples. It’s only accessible by boat though definitely worth the trip. Here’s a video with all the information you’ll need. Keewaydin Island in Naples Florida - Everything you need to know kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYqUZWqwjbStipo

[@PaulBalzano]

This video provides an insiders view of the best beaches, waterfront restaurants, and the most captivating boating destinations to name a few. These are precious secrets known only by locals and seasoned travelers alike.

[@NinaTheRealtorNaplesMarco]

My home for the past 25 years. Your video is wonderful!

[@rachellerymek5529]

Love marco go twice a year and that still not enough time

[@PaulBalzano]

Yea, it’s a great place for a vacation or to settle down.

[@monav9758]

May I know around what time of year you may have taken the video of South Beach? It seems so beautiful with various beach activities. I am at the Island currently and it’s so quiet, I don’t see many water activities on South Beach

[@PaulBalzano]

The videos were shot at various times of the year (February and July). Having said that, I was on Marco during the July 4th week and there were plenty of activities on the beach near the Hilton Hotel including sailing, jet skiing, paddle boarding, banana boating, etc. Have a look at this video which I captured during that time a couple of weeks ago to see yourself. kzbin.infoTXhtE2Qv8Ms?feature=share Thanks.

[@monav9758]

Thank you so much for the detailed reply Paul, will sure look at the link you shared. I wish there is a calendar and I can see when it’s the day all these activities happening again here at the beach

[@drconstancearia9005]

If you do a Google search, there are multiple boat and fishing charters, shelling, Dolphin Explorer, and other water sports offered all year round. I lived and worked full time on Marco 20+ years. I like it best when it's not high season.

[@danielatkinson8009]

Asking, is the water green all the time?

[@PaulBalzano]

Actually, no. The water is typically clean and clear and turquoise blue , but changes with the wind and when storms stir it up.

[@SueBishop-r9h]

Marco one way in, one way out on Coller Blvd- Snook Inn was a fun place to visit when we lived there. The Publix on Marco island is rather dumpy for Marco.

[@PaulBalzano]

Thank you for your comments. I actually think Publix is nice and it’s hard to beat their key lime pie!

[@keithbrawley]

Awesome report ! Great presentation ! wife and I have explored ,coming off Henderson creek , by car and jetski , we made it past Kice island ... and Cape Romano ,and beyond.... Then we turned into Adam and Eve ....We where going to come back and eat at one of water front restaurants shown ..as sunset looming...I took a short cut ...I'll just have to explain later We made it in hungry (( ... not to restaurant ..home ...That was a great video ... soon I might be able to provide you a link or share yours ... That's one of the best videos I've see On Marco Island .. Seriously ..shut up ...here in Texas we tell'em go to nearby lake so you won't get eaten by alligators ..so the water is smoother (;

[@keithbrawley]

I did subscribe

[@PaulBalzano]

Hi Keith, thanks for sharing your comments. I’m glad you enjoyed the video.

[@jimkennedy7050]

Cape Romano is the start of the Everglades. Yay!

[@ENDtheFED-it4bo]

Goodland is the start. Then some low rise condo complex then everglade City. You can ride an air boat, walk on a deck ramp over swamps, poke a gator, then eat a 50 dollar shrimp poboy sandwich. That's it besides Dodge swamp bugs.

[@a.m.kennedy188]

We love Marco! Heading down again next Saturday. Do you happen to know how the south beach restoration project will affect use of the beach? We are staying in the area that is planned for restoration beginning next week. I'm wondering if they are starting at the south end and working north, or vice versa. Any idea?

[@PaulBalzano]

Sorry, I don’t. Check on the Collier County website.

[@ItsReallyMeSquid]

6:15 😂❤

[@PaulBalzano]

??

[@8.4V10]

I’m from Naples and I’ve never been to Marco

[@PaulBalzano]

@@8.4V10 What are you waiting for? It’s a great place to visit!

[@richarddavenport6115]

Old face mask would be awesome 😎

[@PaulBalzano]

Hmmmm. Not sure what that means?

[@Pat18934]

Why does the water look green?

[@PaulBalzano]

Really depends on the day, winds, and weather. Generally speaking, the water is clear and clean in Marco and surrounding areas.

[@Pat18934]

@@PaulBalzano well, I just realized I had something up with the color settings on my tv lol because it looks way more normal on my phone. Great video! You definitely covered all the bases for Marco

[@PaulBalzano]

@@Pat18934 thanks for replying. glad you enjoyed it and resolved the color issues.

[@drdrew3]

Shallow water green. Deep water blue

[@PaulBalzano]

@@drdrew3 Thanks for your comments.

[@yulyyanes2494]

The water is dark ☹️nop

[@PaulBalzano]

c-mon, what are you afraid of? lol

[@penelope2380]

way to many hurricanes to be a great destination. 😢

[@PaulBalzano]

On average, Marco Island has 266 sunny days per year. I’d say that alone makes it a great place.

[@zoobrizz]

Hilarious. You live in fear. 🤡

[@drdrew3]

Hurricanes are easily avoided. We now have 7-10 days warning. Nobody has to ride out a hurricane unless they choose to

[@PaulBalzano]

@@drdrew3 I agree. Thank you for your comments.

[@kimellis8820]

If it wasn't for the hurricanes and mosquitos we locals would be up to our ass in YANKEES

[@richardwernars5327]

Love Florida, but Marco island is the only place it wanted to leave early. Very boring an lost of mosquitoes.

[@PaulBalzano]

Hi Richard. Thanks for your comments and sorry to hear your experience was not the best. My wife and I are on Marco today and still here. We stopped at the Sunset Grill for Mai Tais and a bite to eat, then came down onto South Beach. Spent the last 1.5 hours on our personal floats relaxing in the calm, clear and soothing gulf waters while basking in the sun. Not a mosquito in sight. While I realize this is not paradise for everyone, it sure is for us. Thanks again.

[@NinaTheRealtorNaplesMarco]

Richard, you must have visited Marco after we'd had a lot of rain and the mosquito control hadn't made their rounds recently. I've lived here 25 years and I've never had a mosquito problem on the island. Goodland, yes, years ago; and in Fiddler's Creek north of the island one particular week after many consecutive rainy days, years ago... but it's not a problem here often at all. Sorry you had that experience. As for boring.... 🤔 I guess you just didn't know where to find the action. 😆 We have something for everyone, all ages. If you ever come back, reach out to me and I'll give you some tips... 😎

[@kimellis8820]

Its not Marco Island its Mark Up Island

[@PaulBalzano]

Thanks Kim. That’s funny.

[@kimellis8820]

Marco used to be awesome back in the 60s early 70s kinda new. It wouldn't be that nice when built out.

[@PaulBalzano]

@@kimellis8820 still is awesome!

[@rochoschranz7909]

vaya agua mas asquerosa , no me meto allí ni cobrando

[@PaulBalzano]

Hmmm. Not sure what you mean as I find the water to be very clean.

[@gingerblue]

I used to live there (22 years, full time) and we had to get out. It's horrible and polluted, with a shiny veneer. Everything is slowly crumbling and terribly polluted, plus cancer epidemics and tons of dead animals. Don't believe the hype.

[@PaulBalzano]

Thanks for sharing your opinion.

[@andreas11735]

It's the most boring place on earth. Don't believe any of this.

[@PaulBalzano]

Thanks for providing your opinion.

[@zoobrizz]

I live down in Naples. There is NO reason to go to Marco Isle. It has no originality and charm. Just packed in houses .

[@PaulBalzano]

@@zoobrizz I’ve got a place in Naples too. The video provides plenty of reasons to go to Marco Island.

[@dusty4047]

Florida might be okay if you're retired don't have to have a job and don't care about your rights otherwise for sucks

[@PaulBalzano]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

[@osamabinturnt1287]

Don’t care about your rights😂

[@drdrew3]

I moved to Florida from New York. No more state income tax. Plenty of good paying jobs. And Disantis has made sure Florida citizens live free and unnumbered Wherever you are… please stay there

[@NinaTheRealtorNaplesMarco]

It's true Florida is good for retirees. Awesome climate, no show to shovel, and no state income tax. As for our rights, we have all the rights any other American state has. Not sure where you would get an idea like that; but we're very happy here, land of the free.

[@NinaTheRealtorNaplesMarco]

@@drdrew3 RIGHT DrDrew3!! 😎 🌴

[@brucefenske9358]

People will never experience a destination while flying over it in a drone, so this video is not realistic and very misleading to viewers.

[@PaulBalzano]

Thanks for your opinion. Considering I own a home in the area, I speak from knowledge and experience. Also, I’m not encouraging people to fly over the area in a drone. My intention is to educate those considering a trip there and actually have their feet on the ground as this is an awesome place where the full experience can only be realized in person.

[@NinaTheRealtorNaplesMarco]

Actually this video is very true to the island. I've lived here 25 years, and I know all these places. They are truly as awesome as shown in this video. Lots of Happy people here.