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 America 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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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 Dalia Colon Naples shopping can be as sophisticated as a night out at a high-end restaurant, as relaxed as a beach day or as family-friendly as a visit to the Naples Zoo. Known for its upscale clothing boutiques and art galleries, the town on the Gulf of America offers a surprising array of…
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Naples in the fall means festivals galore -- arts, film, gardens and more. Fall in Naples is just as color-splashed as it i sup North. But instead of the yellows and reds of fall leaves, autumn along the Paradise Coast is painted in blue, green and white – as in sky, surf, sand and palm trees…
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By Kara Franker Stroll along the downtown promenade on Fifth Avenue in Naples -- lined with trendy boutiques, outdoor cafés and lush tropical foliage -- and you'll notice a chic new neighborhood hotspot in the place where McCabe's Pub formerly sat for more than 15 years. Located at the luxurious…
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By Chelle Koster Walton Naples impresses with everything from swanky five-coursers to good ole American breakfasts. Place to Go: Naples The Thing to Do: Is one of the nation’s most sophisticated resort towns, Naples way outshines its size in culinary stature. Here are but a few restaurants:…
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