Destination Guide

Enjoy barefoot, beachfront luxury in upscale Naples. A vacationing paradise for over a century, the upscale ambience of the city welcomes visitors with an easy charm. The attractive Naples Old Town melts into a spectacular powder-white beach where dolphins can often be seen playing in the surf. Take a stroll down Naples Pier; almost 100 years old and thriving with life, whether it be the fishermen with rod and line, or the grouper, snapper and shark in the waters below.

Naples boasts shopping facilities the envy of cities many times its size. Browse independent boutiques alongside the biggest names in world fashion, with Louis Vuitton, Ralph Lauren and Hermes all located on this Gulf Coast city. Restaurants are of the highest caliber with seafood fresh from the Gulf, Florida citrus and the finest of international produce being combined in kitchens spanning the cuisines of the globe.

Cultural Naples includes the Naples Philharmonic Center, where over 400 concerts play every season, running from September through until June. The resident orchestra ranks among the country's finest regional ensembles, and have accompanied artists such as Pavarotti and Dame Kiri Te Kanawa. The Naples International Film Festival draws box office names and independent auteurs alike.

A haven for families, Naples is a short hop from the Everglades. Kids can experience one of Earth's natural wonders in the unique biodiversity of the area (and seeing alligators in the wild is a thrilling experience no matter what age you are). Discover Southwest Florida's attractions in a casually luxurious city.