Marco Island will be the only Florida destination featured in an upcoming National Geographic book, “100 Places That Can Change Your Child’s Life: From Your Backyard to the Ends of the Earth,” to be released today, Tuesday, Feb. 5.
In the book, author Keith Bellows showcases the 10,000 Islands Dolphin Project as the premier excursion that best highlights the destination, its culture and people while also providing an experience that will enrich the life of a child.
“The world is the greatest classroom we have,” writes Bellows – editor-in-chief of National Geographic Traveler magazine and father of three – in his introduction. “I’m convinced that any parent willing to give the gift of travel offers the gift that keeps on giving. Children who learn to travel will travel to learn. And they will do it all their lives.”
From the treetops of Costa Rica to the Grand Canyon to Loch Ness, “100 Places That Can Change Your Child’s Life” explores the world, plumbing the heart of each special place and presenting it through a kid’s eyes. Each chapter features one unforgettable trip designed to leave a lasting impression on any child. Divided by region, the book looks at exciting travel locations for children in the United States/Canada; Caribbean/Mexico/South America; Europe; Africa/Middle East; Asia; and Oceania/Antarctica.
The 10,000 Islands Dolphin Project is the only ongoing study of wild dolphins in Southwest Florida and the only one in the United States that engages and is supported by the general public. For more than seven years, the Project has identified, catalogued and studied over 300 resident bottlenose dolphins. Visitors may reserve passage online in advance of their visit by logging on to www.zerve.com/DolphinTours.
For more information about Florida’s Paradise Coast – Naples, Marco Island and the western portion of the Everglades – or to schedule a trip, visit www.paradisecoast.com.
Scripps Interactive Newspapers Group
Comments » 3
Throat_Yogurt writes:
If you do not look past the title its rather misleading to someone like myself who grew up on the island. You either make it off the Rock or you're stuck there for life.
MrBreeze writes:
If I had to be "stuck on a rock" I can not think of a better one to be stuck on.
Marco Island has changed my life and I am not even a kid. Who could not enjoy this place. It is my favorite place to be. When I am not there I think about it most of the time.
GMAC writes:
Love Marco and surely do not consider myself to be, "stuck on a rock" when visiting. However, I agree the title is misleading...I was expecting to read a more descriptive article about a variety of enriching experiences available to young visitors.
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