Lely is a first class golf resort from the bag drop to the 18th hole. Staff were friendly and…read morewelcoming. Carts are flawless with GPS. Tee boxes, fairways, bunkers and greens can't get much better. Flamingo has wide landing areas - but lots of water and plenty of protective bunkers. Fully stocked pro shop and Sam Sneads Tavern for dining. If you get a chance - play here.

We came in from playing golf after we were rained out. Came into the club soaked. Asked the…read morerestaurant if we could sit and they directed us to the bar. Asked the bartender "Austin" if we could sit outside as the air was turned up and it was freezing in the bar. He was absolutely so rude. Said we had to sit inside the bar. I replied that we had just come in from golfing and we were dripping wet and the patio was at least warmer. He said "No". So rude and just didn't want to go outside to bring our drinks. Unacceptable employee behavior. We come here to enjoy and today will go home very disappointed.

This was our first experience doing a shelling tour and chose Sand Dollar Shelling because of…read morefamily members who have taken tours with them. We are so happy that we went with this company because they deliver above and beyond the expectations. Our tour guides were Joey and Taylor Nadotti who were very knowledgeable about the area and what to expect and look for while we were on the boat. I really enjoyed both of them and we will definitely be back to tour again and will definitely be requesting them for our tours. Taylor walked the islands with us and found us all kinds of unique shells, sand dollars, and conch's. Joey turned the boat around so that the dolphins would play in the wake. He also kept us all informed about any weather conditions that might have affected our trip and diverted us to another location while the storm passed by and then finished our excursion. We got to watch the sunset over the Gulf and then a beautiful ride back to the dock. If you're looking for something that is very exciting and informative, then you have to book with them. Our granddaughters fell in love with them both.

I chose this particular boat tour due to the rave reviews…read more First of all there was no stand or building where they are located, so we walked around the parking lot and shopping center until we could get in touch with the driver. Turns out you just have to look for their truck in the parking lot. That wasn't made clear at the time of booking. It was a fine boat ride, but felt more like a water taxi than a tour. We saw dolphins on the way to go shelling which was neat... but so did every other boat in the vicinity. We only had about 1.5 hours to go shelling which wasn't nearly enough time. Keewaydin Island was beautiful but we didn't have time to enjoy it. After our boat taxi ride was over we tipped the driver $30. Mind you this ride didn't include food, drinks (other than water) or snacks. A day later we got an automated email asking us for a tip (if we hadn't already). Mind you we did NOT take a private tour- it was two groups of 3 people. The email said: "If you have not tipped * Boat captains often rely on tips as a significant part of their income, particularly in the tourism industry where tipping is customary. A 20% gratuity or Minimum of $100 per Captain on Private tours is customary for this type of tour. If the captain was amazing feel free to tip more." Excuse me? We paid $370 for 2 adults and 1 child for a less than 3 hour excursion to Keewaydin Island. They were expecting an additional $50-$75 in tips? This was by far the most expensive boat "tour" we've been on, and we've done many- Italy, Mexico, Zimbabwe, Hawaii, California, Maine, and three others in Florida. I wrote the company an email bc they send out 2-3 emails afterwards asking you to leave a review... and if it's not 5 stars to email them directly. They never responded. Two sets of my in-laws were wanting to go on a tour in the coming weeks and we told them both not to waste their money on Sand Dollar Shelling. So now I'm telling you too.

Very satisfied customer here!! So glad my husband booked this excursion to Keewaydin Island with…read moreHemingway Water Shuttle, which is the easiest way to get to the island. The owner and his son so friendly and super generous, allowing for slight detours and stops to watch numerous dolphins swim along marina and the Gulf of Mexico. Saw more dolphins on this trip than the ones we paid exclusively for dolphin watching. The shuttle is pet friendly. As a matter of fact, our Captain was a puppy Australian Labradoodle, named Jack . Best captain ever!! Gentle and friendly. He kept a close watch for the dolphins. Highly recommend Hemingway Water Shuttle.

We have taken the Hemingway water shuttle 2 times now and it was amazing each time. It is a…read morewonderful family run business. Everyone is super welcoming. It's not just a shuttle it's like a little guided tour out to the island. They are also great with kids! I can't forget Jack being the perfect host! Oh and so many great shell finds!!

My family booked with Island Girl Tour after we heard about their tours from family of ours. They…read moredo tours anywhere from 4 to 6 hours. We got to see dolphins, learn about the area, and go to Keewaydin Island for shelling/swim. It was such a great time and so are the people!! They are very friendly and really want you to enjoy your experience. We will definitely be going on another tour with them!

I have to say for a small hotel/motel experience. The room was extremely nice. It was extremely…read moreclean and offered a small kitchen with microwave, stove, sink, etc.. The bed was very comfortable with soft pillows. The office offered free amenities like bottled water, toothpaste, toothbrush, shampoo, soap, etc. free for the taking. For Marco Island this hotel/motel is extremely inexpensive. I would go back to this place if I were ever in Marco Island, Florida again. While we typically stay at extremely high-end hotels for a quick overnight stay, this was a good choice.

Exceptional Stay - A Hidden Gem on Marco Island! I enjoyed…read moremy stay at the Lakeside Inn immensely! The location is absolutely perfect--situated in a very private and extremely safe neighborhood. One of my favorite parts of each day was enjoying the gorgeous view of the small lake right off of my private balcony. The efficiency studio was flawless and had everything I needed, including a full setup with a stove, oven, refrigerator, dishwasher, and all the necessary utensils and cookware. It made cooking my own meals incredibly convenient, especially since the grocery store is less than a 3-minute bike ride away! The amenities are fantastic; the pool was pristine, kept at the perfect temperature, and I happily spent many days relaxing out there. What truly sets this place apart, though, is the staff. The employees are so grateful, helpful, kind, and caring--it's obvious they genuinely love their jobs. A huge shoutout to Nicole, Dianna, and Christine for their wonderful hospitality! The cleaning staff was also on top of absolutely everything. The room was spotlessly clean, and whenever I needed a quick replacement, like extra trash bags, they were at my door in no time. I can't recommend the Lakeside Inn enough and look forward to returning!

Captain Ron is THE BEST in the business. Always safety first and he tailors the trip to the skill…read morelevel of his riders. I've been on several trips with Ron from a 3 hr ride out of Goodland to a 3 day technical ride on the Suwannee. If Ron is available, he is your Guide.

We have done this tour twice now with Captain Ron and really enjoyed it. Capt Ron is big on safety…read moreand making sure his group is well cared for. He knows the area extremely well so if you have special requests like I want to see a turtle or dolphin, he knows where to take you. He does a great job of pointing out uniquenesses in the area. On our last trip, the water was so calm it was like glass, reminded me of our MN lakes. It made for fast, fun, smooth trails through the Florida mangroves. On a long straightaway, I got up to about 60mph, fast enough for me. I liked the weaving better. Our group size was 4 plus Capt Ron so it was perfect for staying together. Hope to do this again.

Great facility. Professional tables, lighting and floor. Butterfly robot available. Wonderful…read morestaff. All levels welcome. Reasonable rates. Lots of scheduled activities.

Amazing trip! We visited a great dog-friendly beach that also had beautiful shells. Off the beaten…read morepath, so it wasn't crowded. Finished off the trip with a wonderful lunch at a fun dog-friendly restaurant. Seeing dolphins was a bonus! Loved our day!

We are glad to have found Charters to Wellness and Captain Sharon! We were visiting Fort Myers…read moreBeach but she helped us experience the Naples area with cruising past many beautiful homes, docking at Celebration Park for dinner, seeing dolphins, took usbto Keewaydin Island for shelling (wow!), experiencing an invigorating boat ride, and watching the sunset. She was professional, attentive, knowledgeable, and just an fantastic host! If you want to experience Naples from the water, give Captain Sharon a call! We will certainly be back!!