For most travelers visiting Florida means one of two things. Either hanging out at the beach in Miami / Ft. Lauderdale or visiting Disney World and the theme parks in Orlando.

Few have even heard of Naples on Florida’s Southwest Coast (also dubbed Paradise Coast) and so it has remained one of the best kept secrets, even among locals. This charming and unique resort town on the shores of the Gulf of Mexico is a great alternative to the beaten path. The white sand beaches are phenomenal and the sunsets famed and spectacular.

Barefoot Beach

Barefoot Beach, just north of downtown Naples, appears in the top ten of Dr. Beach’s 2006 America’s Best Beaches list issued every year by coastal researcher Dr. Stephen Leatherman. Travelocity also named Barefoot Beach as one of its Top 10 Secluded Beaches for the summer of 2005. Conde Nast Traveler put Naples on its list of Top 20 Beaches in America in 2006. The Travel Channel named Naples America’s Best All-Around Beach for 2005 because of the wealth of activity choices in the area along with its expanse of lovely white sands. Consumers at Yahoo! Travel voted Naples beach in the Top 10 USA Beaches in 2003.

City attractions

Those who can find joy in early American architecture of the finest sort, will be excited to see row after row of palatial beach homes here. The elegant and vibrant downtown area with its restaurants, cafes and art galleries is one of Naples’ greatest highlights, but this town has something to offer to everyone and food and accommodations vary widely in price and style. Therefore Naples has become more and more popular with a younger audience seeking romantic getaways as well as with families with young children. For those who are into golf this town will be heaven on earth with over 90 golf courses in the Greater Naples area. Nature preserves and National parks and the nearness to the Everglades make Naples a wonderful destination for all those who like to explore nature. Last but not least, the city offers unparalleled shopping with many malls, outlet stores and boutiques to chose from.

Naples Municipal Airport offers direct service to Ft. Lauderdale and Key West on Yellow Air Taxi. By car Naples is only a 2 hour ride from Miami / Ft. Lauderdale. A trip well worth taking, even just for a day.

Photo of Naples beach, Florida, originally  posted by weebsie

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