The Essential Weekend Guide to Naples, FL
Naples, Florida, one of the most beautiful cities in the U.S. that resembles a waterside Italain enclave.
Located on the southern Gulf Coast of Florida, Naples is your next ultra chic destination. When one visits a city, each has an energy about them. Some cities feel masculine, strong, industrious, laden with concrete and some feel feminine, with beautiful architecture, beauty and flowers. Naples is the latter, where the inhabitants of this coastal city go out of their way to make their abodes and property, beautiful.
Mediterean boganvilla flowers adorn garages and porte-cocheres like dainty elegant jewelry. The smells are fragrant and floral mixed with seasalt, the sun like a cozy warm hug to your skin. Sophisticated shopping, restaurants and a pearlescent beach all are within walking distance of each other.
To access Naples, you can fly commercial into Fort Myers (RSW) and rent a car or driver, with a 45-minute drive South, or fly private directly into Naples.
Jane’s Cafe on 3rd
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Whether you are seeking a posh 5th Avenue hotel with a rooftop pool to beachside luxury to a private retreat within the heart of Naples and steps from the beach, these 3 are must-know Naples destinations for luxury overnight accommodations.
The Escalante Naples.
S A V O R
Experience some of the best al fresco dining in the United States within Naples. From healthy light bite options to a romantic candlelit dinner on the beach, this city offers every gastronomy option.
Veranda E - (my friend April, a Naples local favorite boho chic spot in Naples!)
Pro tip: Make reservations well in advance, especially during snowbird season Jan-April.
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Enjoy an aperol spritz while shopping, to an Italian espresso on 5th Avenue to a key lime martini looking out to Naples Bay, to a sexy aperitivo for date night.
Protip: If you are looking for a luxurious, memorable, one-of-a-kind hair appointment, check out Chroma Salon Naples. Located on the second floor, enjoy processing your hair outside on a balcony overlooking 5th Avenue. Afterwards, enjoy a cappuccino or treat at Cafe Milano, directly below Chroma.
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The good life is synonymous with Naples. The tropical year-round climate lends itself to an array of outside pleasures.
Vanderbilt Beach - THE beach destination, check out Cabana Dan’s for beach chairs and more.
Shopping on 5th Avenue South and 3rd Avenue
Rent a bike and peruse Gulf Shore Drive and enjoy beautiful mega mansions and architecture.
Naples Zoo - take the boat ride and enjoy monkey island!
Naples Botanical Garden - protip: wear comfortable shoes!
La Gondola Naples - a bay tour by gondola, includes traditional Italian serenading by the gondolier and you can bring your own picnic and drinks. Great for couples or friends.
Naples Princess Cruise - a Naples Bay and Naples homes tour by water.
S A M P L E I T I N E R A R Y
Three perfect days in Naples:
Day One: After checking into your hotel at the Inn on Fifth, enjoy a cocktail at the rooftop pool overlooking the beautiful 5th Avenue. Soak in the rays for the afternoon before dinner beachside at the ultra-sexy Baleen within LaPlaya Beach and Golf Resort.
Day Two: Enjoy al fresco breakfast at Jane’s Cafe on 3rd listening to the soundtrack of Naples: birds chirping and sweet buzz of content conversations, peruse the shops on 3rd, gathering a seaside token for your loved ones back at home. Pack a charcuterie picnic (order a board to go from The Boardroom) and pack for Bellini’s on the beach - peach nectar and champagne. Remember your SPF of 50 and rent a beach chair from Cabana Dan’s on Vanderbilt Beach. Finish the evening at Campiello’s - one of Naples best refined Italian restaurants.
Day Three: Enjoy an espresso and Italian pastry at Cafe Milano, peruse the shops of 5th Avenue and make sure to buy a stylish hat or an Italian leather good at Luca Italian leather to take home a piece of Naples beautiful essence before you depart.
Naples, FL our American Amalfi Coast experience.
Salut!