T
he islands of southwest Florida
shine with an intensity unmatched
by any other region in the country.
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Photos cour tesy of Michael Saunders & Company
The idea of having all of the perks of the Caribbean while
maintaining the luxuries of A merican culture make the
islands of Florida ver y appealing. A combination of a rural
landscape with modern amenities is in fact the hallmark of
this regal cluster of islands off the coast of Southwest Florida.
Palm Island and Don Pedro Island is a seven-mile barrier
island accessed by car ferr y or private boat only. ere are ver y
few coastal Florida locations as exclusive and pristine as you'll
find on this island making it a wise investment, as well as a
beautiful place to live and vacation. ere are no commercial
high rises and the preferred modes of transportation are either
golf cart or bicycle. e beaches here are secluded and quiet,
the perfect getaway from the congestion of city life.
Further south, Useppa Island is named "The Crown Jewel
of the Florida Coast" by the London Times for its royal and
exotic foliage, pristine colonial backdrop and the impressive
list of Holly wood celebrities and industr y titans that have
visited here since the 1920s. The Rockefellers, DuPonts and
Rothschilds have all vacationed on this enchanting island.
Useppa is accessible by boat or helicopter only. There are no
cars, bridges and certainly no traffic here. In fact, the island
is entirely private, besides a limited Boca Grande cruise that
transports visitors for lunch at Collier Inn at the Useppa
Island Club. Continued
Islands of Florida
Contributing Writer Kevin Mackin
