funnest places to visit in the us: Marco Island US Coastal Tour
After leaving Panama City, we traveled along the west coast of Florida to Miami, first visiting Tampa to meet a college classmate I hadn’t seen in 40 years. He recommended several sea views on the west coast (Gulf of Mexico), and we chose Marco Island.
Marco Island is one of the Ten Thousand Islands in Collier County, Florida, a famous beach resort area. It has a large yacht marina and many luxury homes, all located by the water with each family having their own yacht.



Along the path through various tropical plant communities, the white beach gradually unfolds before you.


Along the turquoise sea, there are fine white sand beaches, with tourists everywhere enjoying the ocean view. People on the beach, whether sitting or lying down, mostly use various sun protection equipment: Florida’s sun is really too intense, and even Westerners who like to sunbathe find it a bit overwhelming.


Enjoying handsome men and beautiful women at the beach is what everyone hopes for. I give a thumbs up to everyone who confidently shows off their figure.



Water birds also appear by the sea from time to time, enjoying themselves together with the visitors.

Still enjoying favorite drinks while soaking in water, this is a way to cool off.

Playing in the water all day is probably a wish in many children’s hearts.

Charming beaches, lazy tourists, I think this is what vacation should look like. Unfortunately, we’re still rushing to see more scenery. When can we be content with quietly enjoying nature, then tourism will evolve into living.
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