By John Schwarb Want to know one of the definitions of golf vacation bliss? I arrived at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples, on a Monday, handed the car keys to the valet and didn’t see another wheel outside of my golf cart until two days and 36 holes later. Or, in short, I had arrived at the…
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The Naples area is known as the 'Paradise Coast' for a reason - a Naples getaway is always a good idea. By Kara Franker With secluded beaches, exclusive Florida hotels and gourmet restaurants, the Naples area is a natural choice for a romantic couples retreat. There's a reason it's called the…
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By Kara Franker With its personalized service and picturesque beachfront location, The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club is an ideal choice for a truly memorable Florida destination wedding. The resort sits on the Gulf of Mexico and is just blocks from Naples’ renowned shopping districts of Fifth…
Read MoreBy VISIT FLORIDA staff Naples wasn't always so refined, and at its fringes lurks the wilderness of its youth, refusing to be tamed. Not far from the luxury shops and restaurants, panthers prowl the forest, mangroves tangle their roots into the swamp, and a river of grass stretches on as far as the…
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By Vanessa Caceres Visitors to Naples usually think about the city’s sophisticated, ritzy vibe—but it’s a town that can also rock. And play jazz and blues. At a variety of bars and restaurants around both Naples and Fort Myers, live music adds dimension to the experience. Take for instance…
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By Patty Ryan Some visit Naples on Florida’s Paradise Coast for creature comforts. But many come for the creatures. Birds galore. Dolphins and manatees. Waterways thick with fish. Ecotourism is in Naples’ DNA. Its largest estuary, Rookery Bay, was preserved in part with the collected pennies of…
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The city of Naples, on Florida's Southwest coast, offers a highly sophisticated arts scene. Naples, perched on Florida’s Paradise Coast, invites visitors to enjoy a taste of the high life. World renowned for its upscale trappings, including high-end retailers and hotels, the city named after one…
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By Janet K. Keeler Many say there are no seasons in Florida, but you’ll find distinct changes in landscape at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, a Southwest Florida gem maintained by the Audubon Society. The rainy season brings more swampy land and animals, plus it connects the area with adjacent…
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What's less expensive than a trip to the zoo but just as fun and educational? A visit to an animal santuary! More specifically, the Shy Wolf Sanctuary. On a recent trip to Naples, my husband and I came across these words in a local magazine: "Pet a wolf." Um... yes, please! Two days later, we…
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By Janet K. Keeler When in Naples, shop upscale. That is easily accomplished at Waterside Shops on the Tamiami Trail, better known as U.S. 41. Naples, on the southwest Gulf of Mexico coast, has long been a haven for the wealthy to buy art and shop, and escape blustery weather up north. The…
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