Looking for a relaxing vacation that combines nature, history and yet a bit of luxury?\u00a0 Look no further than Southwest Florida.\u00a0 There\u2019s plenty of flora and fauna to discover and interesting historical attractions, not to mention comfortable accommodations where you can rest your head (and feet!) after a full day of exploration.\u00a0 Here are a few suggestions of how to spend your time:<\/p>\n
Barefoot Beach Preserve Park \u2013 Come see why Forbes magazine ranked this park\u2019s beach as the 6th<\/sup> best in the U.S. in 2013.\u00a0 One of Southwest Florida\u2019s last undeveloped barrier islands, this is 342 acres of pure beach bliss.\u00a0 The park and beach are located on the border between Lee and Collier Counties in Bonita Springs. \u00a0Enjoy the natural surroundings, tropical landscape, nesting sea turtles and gopher tortoises.\u00a0 There\u2019s easy beach access, plenty of fishing opportunities and educational guided tours.<\/p>\n Edison & Ford Winter Estates \u2013 Take a trip back in time at Southwest Florida\u2019s most popular historical attraction.\u00a0 Visit the winter estate compound of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford.\u00a0 The historic homes and other structures are located close to the Caloosahatchee River and are filled with period furnishings and accessories. \u00a0Enjoy Edison\u2019s Botanic Research Laboratory, stroll through 20 acres of botanical gardens and the 15,000 square foot Edison Ford Museum. Educational tours are available. Located in Fort Myers.<\/p>\n Koreshan State Historic Site \u2013 Observe a variety of flora and fauna in this lovely state park and former home of a religious colony. Go fishing, camping, canoeing and boating along the Estero River and the Gulf.\u00a0 The park is home to assorted wildlife: bobcats, gray foxes, bobwhites, river otters, hawks, bald eagles, gopher tortoises and American alligators.\u00a0 A wide selection of imported plants and trees are found here, like the sausage trees from Africa, the False Monkey Puzzle tree from Australia and assorted fruit bearing trees.\u00a0 Located in Estero on U.S. 41.<\/p>\n