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A Romantic's Guide to Naples, Marco Island & The Everglades
The practical romantic might insist that romance is made incrementally, by a dozen loving gestures over time, like so many long-stemmed roses. To her, romantic getaways are occasions for waterfront dinners, walks on the beach and quiet time together in an environment fit for lovers. Not so for the h
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A Touch of Romance in Naples and Marco Island
From toasting the sunset on a champagne cruise to sharing one of the area's most luscious delicacies at the Stone Crab Festival, you'll find countless ways to satisfy your appetite for great food and great times together.
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Add a Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunity to Your Meeting
The Paradise Coast is committed to providing meeting professionals with just the right CSR opportunity for your group. The local Naples Marco Island Everglades CVB embraces conservation and sustainability from both a people and planet perspective, and we are happy to have you join us by adding a rew
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An Ancient History of Naples, Marco Island and Everglades
In 1885 the men chartered a boat and sailed down the Southwest Florida coast looking for a piece of mainland where they could establish their city. As they sailed by the location of present day Naples, they noticed the miles upon miles of beach, and when they discovered a bay just behind the beach they thought that they had found paradise.
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Bird-Watching Tours in Naples and Marco Island, Florida
Naples, Marco Island and the Everglades lie directly in the path of one of the world's most-traveled flyways, along which migrating birds pass and take their rest stops. Winter months, when migration is in full swing, afford the best time to see the widest variety of birds. More than 200 species have been spotted through the years.
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Bring Your Meetings Home
Dear Local Business Owner:Do you understand the power you have to help our local economy? Do you know the value of tourism and neetings in our destination?We have outlined in the link below exactly how you can help the local economy. We've given you the facts about how to
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Catch and Release Fishing in the Naples Area
Most Florida anglers practice catch and release, ensuring there will be plenty of fish for the future and helping species with low populations to recover. Here you can find tips to safely return a fish to its environment.
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Catching Snook in the Naples Area
An avid fisherman takes to the 10,000 Islands in search of the world's top inshore game fish. Join him on his guided tour of the Everglades, where sightings of dolphins, mangroves and alligators are almost as exciting as reeling in huge snook.
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Collier County: Keeping Naples Area History Alive
Step into Everglades City or its neighboring areas, and you've stepped back in time. While Everglades City and Immokalee perfectly preserve the county's natural wonders, Chokoloskee and Ochopee keep local history alive inside quaint landmarks. You can still enjoy lunch and conversation at Bi
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Corporate Social Responsibility in Naples and Marco Island
Today's companies want meetings that help fulfill their social responsibility initiatives and stimulate more productive teamwork – objectives that not only help their bottom line, but also provide rewarding experiences for their employees and allow their organization to give back to the co
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Tips for Planning a Destination Wedding
Destination weddings have become very popular, especially here along the beautiful Paradise Coast, and it's easy to see why. An exciting destination adds even more magic to your big day and lets you share the adventure with family and friends. It also gives you the convenience of enjoying your w
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Digital Guides
No need to wait for the postman� view one of our digital guides for Naples, Marco Island & The Everglades now! Check out our guides for visitors, meeting professionals, arts & culture lovers, and German visitors.
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Diverse Dining in Naples, Marco Island & the Everglades
Paradise Coast dining was born in a humble fish shack. Through the years, it has grown into a sophisticated scene with uptown sidewalk cafes, global offerings and luxury resort restaurants, but it still remembers its seafood roots. The result? Something for everyone's palate.
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Don't Miss The Boat
From island hopping in the famed Ten Thousand Islands to amazing eco-tours, the Paradise Coast is truly a boater's paradise. Whether you're new to boating or an "old salt," you'll discover a wealth of possibilities. Lessons, rentals, cruises, accommodations with marinas, waters
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Eco-Friendly Hotels in Naples and Marco Island
Naples, Marco Island and Everglades CVB is proud of their hotel partners! As the world focuses on becoming more environmentally friendly, so have our hotels. In the state of Florida, the Department of Environmental Protection created a program in 2004 titled 'The Florida Green Lodging' progr
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Everglades
In the western Everglades area of Collier County there are many other public parks and preserve lands with lots of choices for recreation and exploration.
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Everglades Attractions & Activities
Visitors can still explore "old Florida" in Everglades City with its rustic seafood restaurants and access to true wilderness including Everglades National Park and other nearby state and national parks.
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Everglades City
Everglades City is the western gateway to Everglades National Park and is also the launching point for fabulous fishing in the Ten Thousand Islands.
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Explore Everglades National Park in Naples, Florida
Surrounded by mangroves, estuaries, marshes, shorelines and an abundance of wildlife, the Paradise Coast is blessed with a diverse ecosystem that is available for all to enjoy. From the world-famous Everglades National Park, to Audubon Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, to an array of refuges, preserves and parks, you have the opportunity to enjoy this pristine paradise, either on your own or with an eco-tour company.
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Wild and Waterside
If you;re like most semi-adventurous travelers, you;re not one to shy away from a good hike or snorkeling trip, but navigating the Amazon with a compass or clapping rocks together to start a fire has never carried much appeal.
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Family-Friendly Nature Adventures in Naples, Florida
On the Paradise Coast, a simple picnic on the beach at sunset can be an awe-inspiring experience to share. Here are a few other suggestions that promise cherished memories for your clan. And don't forget to take advantage of the many free nature-based activities, on eco-tours and more.
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Have the Wedding of Your Dreams in Naples and Marco Island
The Paradise Coast gives you the exotic, tropical setting of your dreams without the hassles and expense of traveling outside of the country. Superb properties and experienced staff will ensure your celebration is everything you desire, all for some of Florida's best group rates.Exch
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Finding a Babysitter in Naples and Marco Island
What could make paradise even better? The perfect babysitter, and several resorts offer just that through their children's programs. Parents enjoy peace of mind and some relaxing time to themselves while kids enjoy exciting activities designed just for them.The
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Fishing Information for Florida's Paradise Coast
With such a vast system of estuaries, bays, creeks, flats, near-shore and offshore waters, it's knowing where to cast your line that can make all the difference. Whether you are looking for the most consistent multi-species action or a secret snook or redfish spot, Naples, Marco Island and the G
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Florida Fishing License Information
You'll need to obtain a Florida saltwater or freshwater fishing license, depending on what type of fishing you are interested in. Short-term visitor licenses are available.You do not need a license to fish from municipal piers such as the Naples Pier, or if you are a customer of a pr
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Fun Facts
Beautiful beaches, wilderness areas, fine dining, shopping and culture make Naples, Marco Island and the Everglades a great vacation destination.
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Getting Here
The Paradise Coast of Naples, Marco Island and the Everglades is located at the southwestern tip of Florida's Gulf Coast. The area is easily accessible by highway or air, yet once you arrive, there is a distinct feeling of being away from it all in what is truly Florida's Last Paradise.
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Golf in Paradise in Naples, Florida
On a Paradise Coast summer golf getaway, you'll enjoy lower hotel rates and green fees, as well as plentiful tee times. You also can play on private courses that open up to the general public from May to October. The Rookery at Marco is one such course. Named a Marriott Golf Property of the Year, this acclaimed course was recently redesigned by Robert Cupp, Jr. and features 7,100 yards of generous fairways and oversized greens, all nestled in shallow wetlands that attract many species of birds. This blend of native topography and natural water hazards provides exciting challenges for golfers of all skill levels.
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Great Deals on Naples Area Attractions
You'll be amazed at how much you'll save on accommodations with Paradise Priced Perfectly. And with a Values In Paradise (VIP) card, you can reap extra savings on everything from thrilling eco-adv
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History and Heritage of Naples, Marco Island and the Everglades
For an excellent overview of the Paradise Coast's intriguing history, visit the Collier County Museum in Naples. The museum's exhibits show what the area was like more than 10,000 years ago, when Paleoindians as well as mastodons, camels, mammoths and huge herds of bison and deer roamed the area.
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Immokalee
This small town in eastern Collier County is the center of the area's agricultural industry.
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Itinerary: Naturally Naples, Marco Island & the Everglades
As Florida's final wilderness frontier - where Everglades wetland meets Gulf of Mexico and mangrove forest meets beach - the Naples, Marco Island and Everglades area gives you weeks worth of outdoor interfacing in the wildest of settings. Here's a sampling in four days.
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Just the Guys
While the women enjoy the day lounging on silky sands, perusing the boutiques and luxuriating in world-class spas, the men in the group can have a weekend of good old-fashioned male bonding on the Paradise Coast.
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Kayak Fishing in Southwest Florida
The word is out and more and more fishermen across the country are turning to kayaks. Whether it is viewed as an extension of the challenge aspect of sports fishing, the desire and need to be on the water, a way to be closer to nature or simply an extremely effective way to catch fish, kayak fishing is one of the fastest growing segments of this industry.
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Kayaking, Fishing and Hiking Near Naples
On the Paradise Coast of Naples, Marco Island and the Everglades, the locals will tell you that summer is when nature really comes alive. Spend your long summer days exploring this wild region, from Naples to Everglades City, by motor, sail, paddle and foot...
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Marco Island
Marco Island, Naples' quieter neighbor to the south, has gorgeous beaches, wonderful parks and boat and watersports rentals.
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Marco Island History
Marco Island was settled in 1870 when Captain W. D. "Bill" Collier of Tennessee (no relation to Barron Gift Collier, the founder of Collier County) arrived in his schooner. During this era the island was occupied with the clamming and fishing industries.
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Florida Marriage License Information
The bride and groom must appear in person to sign the application. The Marriage License is issued at the time of application. Once an application is made, amendments to the Marriage License can only be done by a court order. The license is effective immediately for out-of-state residents and Florida
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Memorable Family Adventures in Naples
Naples, Marco Island and the Everglades, long a secret of savvy family travelers, has a cool zoo, awesome beaches, fun family theme parks and resort programs that introduce kids to an entirely different world from back home. In fact, Paradise Coast experiences have "wait till I tell my friends" written all over 'em...
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Cultural Crossroads
Peek into the past and into the artistic future of Naples, Marco Island and the Everglades at area museums and cultural centers.At Palm Cottage, located just steps from the
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Naples
This city on the Gulf of Mexico in Southwest Florida is known for its natural beauty, eclectic shopping and vibrant arts scene.
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Naples and Marco Island Golf Meeting Venues
On the Paradise Coast, you'll discover meeting properties for every budget and golf courses for every skill level. And for those in your group who want to improve their game, there are ample opportunities to help each member shave strokes off each round. Here's a look at the area's exceptional meeting and golf offerings and some great group deals
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Naples and Marco Island Venues for Large Groups
While there isn't a central convention center in the area, there are plenty of places that can accommodate big groups on the Paradise Coast. Why have your group meet between four walls when they can enjoy tropical gardens, beachfront settings, art galleries, wildlife preserves and more? Here'
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Naples and Marco Island Wedding Testimonials
We feel we are so blessed to have won this wonderful wedding. It's almost as if the stars lined up because, while we are on our honeymoon, we will also be celebrating the fourth anniversary of the day we first met. I used to go to Naples when I was younger and always thought of it as such a b
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Transportation Options for Meetings and Groups
We get it. Transportation is a critical part of a successful meeting – not just in getting to your destination, but also getting around and more. When your destination is the Paradise Coast, your transportation needs are covered with:An expanding list of flights from a growing numb
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Naples, Marco Island, the Everglades or Immokalee?
You've chosen the Paradise Coast as your next vacation destination, but you need to choose a home base. Which most appeals to you? Naples, Marco Island, the Everglades or Immokalee? We'll help you decide and tell you what's new in each area.
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Naples-Area Chefs Share Trade Secrets
Iron chefs? Think again: The chefs of Florida's Paradise Coast are worth their weight in gold because of their kitchen savvy.
From Naples to Marco Island and the Everglades, cooks have quietly made a name for themselves in the realm of cuisine that ranges from swamp cookery to worldly American. Here, four of the area's "Golden Chefs" allow us to peek into their kitchens.
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Nature vs. Nurture
The practical romantic might insist that romance is made incrementally, by a dozen loving gestures over time. Not so for the hopeless romantic, who sees opportunities for romance in every excursion and encounter. Practical and Hopeless alike can settle the long-standing debate in Florida's Last Paradise. Here, nurturing comforts and natural beauty are often one and the same.
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Off-Site Meeting Venues in Naples
Gorgeous tropical gardens, team building with wine and beer tastings, dinner theater productions – everything to show your group an unforgettable time is here.Naples Botanical GardenNaples Botanical Garden features
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On the Hunt: Shelling on Florida's Paradise Coast
Bring back more than a tan from your beach vacation on Florida's Paradise Coast. Join a shelling excursion and your souvenirs can include starfish and fighting conch shells.The southwestern part of the state benefits from the offshore currents piling up sand dollars and other seashel
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Out on the Water
The pursuit of water recreation along the Paradise Coast can take you on an airboat ride through the Everglades, paddling among the Isles of Capri or parasailing off Vanderbilt Beach. You can even play marine biologist for a day by helping to count dolphins or collect plankton. Here are a few of the top ways to get in and on the water.
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Paradise Coast for Families
Whether it's alligators or kangaroos that make your kids smile, Naples, Marco Island and the Everglades is the perfect place for a family vacation.
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Pet-Friendly Naples and Marco Island Hotels
It's easy to bring your pet along on vacation in Naples, Marco Island & the Everglades. Here are some places that will help your pet enjoy your family getaway as much as you do, including pet-friendly hotels, pet boarding facilities and day care, dog parks and outdoor cafes that allow dogs on leash.
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Pet-Friendly Travel in Naples, Marco Island & the Everglades
It's easy to bring your pet along on vacation in Naples, Marco Island & the Everglades. Here are some places that will help your pet enjoy your family getaway as much as you do, including pet-friendly hotels, pet boarding facilities and day care, dog parks and outdoor cafes that allow dogs on leash.
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Pet-Friendly Travel in Naples, Marco Island & the Everglades
It's easy to bring your pet along on vacation in Naples, Marco Island & the Everglades. Here are some places that will help your pet enjoy your family getaway as much as you do, including pet-friendly hotels, pet boarding facilities and day care, dog parks and outdoor cafes that allow dogs on leash.
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Plan Your Wedding in Naples and Marco Island
Your wedding and honeymoon must be perfect. And that's what the Paradise Coast offers. Idyllic mornings serenaded by gentle waves washing the Gulf shores. Sunny days spent wandering through rainbow-colored gardens. Romantic evenings kissed by ocean breezes.
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Romantic Escapes in Naples and Marco Island
Southwest Florida's Paradise Coast of Naples, Marco Island and the Everglades is an idyllic location that serves as the perfect backdrop for a romantic getaway for two. Whether you're just getting to know each other, enjoying your honeymoon, planning a wedding, sharing a special anniversary
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Romantic Naples, Marco Island and Everglades Florida Vacations
Sneak off to unknown corners, to cities exuding culture and class and to Thoreau-like nature escapes on the Paradise Coast of Naples, Marco Island and the Everglades. Here, sunny beach vistas, the embrace of warm, soothing sea and unsurpassed shopping, dining, theater, arts and nightlife spell hot times for getaway couples...
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Shopping in Naples and Marco Island with Not-So-Desperate Housewives
On a recent shopping trip to Naples I met up with some other style mavens in town for their own retail therapy. They called themselves the "Four Desperate Housewives from New York," but they weren't searching for pool boys and illicit afternoons on what could only be described as a picture-postcard, Chamber of Commerce Saturday afternoon in Naples.
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Shrimp Recipe Uses Native Florida Ingredients
This pink shrimp ceviche combines a unique Gulf of Mexico delicacy with the native sweetness of key limes, local grown mangoes, mini sweet pineapples and lychee nuts. The flat bread provides some heat, texture and saltiness to balance the dish. Naples is the nexus that marries these flavors.
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Signature Eco-Treatments at Naples-Area Spas
Local spas are pampering guests while taking care of the Earth. Revitalize yourself guilt-free with new organic treatments, such as fruit-based facials, and environmentally friendly products, including chemical-free nail polishes.
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Snook Fishing in the Warm Waters Around Naples
Snook season starts September 1 each year, adding to the allure of the endless fishing possibilities in the area's vast system of estuaries, bays, creeks, flats, near shore and off shore waters. In this angler's paradise, you can e
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Spaaaah!
From sprawling resort spas to intimate boutique experiences, the Paradise Coast offers countless routes to total relaxation. A trip to the spa here will have you immersed in culture as well as the mineral bath.
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Testimonials from Meeting Planners
Meeting professionals who attended our Experience Paradise FAM trip weigh in on their experience."An excellent trip that lived up to Paradise! NGALA was over the top! Naples Bay Resort was a fantastic site for a smaller venue – what a treasure! Naples Grande delivered o
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The Best Vacation: Florida Everglades Near Naples and Marco Island
"Going west" usually means a rugged trek over bleached sands and through snow-capped mountains. But in the Everglades, you'll find that sawgrass plains and coastal prairies with desert plants lead to islands. From pinelands to mangrove channels and panthers to dolphins, to "go west" here is a journey of epic - and watery - proportions, as I discovered.
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Top Golf Schools in Naples
Naples offers three of the country's premiere teaching programs. All three programs offer a variety of schools, ranging from intensive three- or five-day programs to half-day or hour-long clinics.
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Top Shopping Spots in the Naples Area
Gulfshore Life editor Jennifer Freihofer picks her top shopping spots on the Pardise Coast, including boutiques in Tin City, stores at The Village on Venetian Bay, the Waterside Shops and downtown Naples.
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Top Wildlife-Viewing Spots in Naples, Marco Island and the Everglades
I see something different each time I venture into the Naples area wilderness, whether it's to the beach or deep into Everglades territory. Therein lies the beauty of the experience. The experience here is real. It's a journey of serendipity, where the punch line changes no matter how many times you travel the same path, watery trail, or back road.
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Two Putts to Paradise in Naples
With close to 90 courses bathed in year-round sunshine and spectacular natural beauty, the Paradise Coast is a premier golfing destination. Merely choosing which courses to play is a monumental undertaking - albeit one with a guaranteed win-win outcome.
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Take Your Naples Meeting Outdoors
You might think that our beautiful beaches, superb properties, exceptional service and great group offers would be reasons enough to bring your meetings to the Paradise Coast. But we've also come up with plenty of ideas on how you can take your next meeting outside the typical four boring walls.
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Unique Wedding Venues in Naples and Marco Island
From waterside to city side, casual to sophisticated, the Paradise Coast is filled with exciting ways to celebrate your big day. Here's a look at just a few.Historic MemoriesFor a day as special as your wedding, why not be surrounded in an atmosphere
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Vacation in Luxury in Naples and Marco Island
Lounging in luxury on the Paradise Coast is just what your mind and body have been yearning for. Perfect weather and pristine beaches create a soul-soothing setting for you to explore a variety of laid-back and lavish venues and
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Warm and Wonderful
Imagine yourself emerging from the enveloping warmth like a butterfly from a cocoon, the scent of lime and almonds mingling with musical interludes filled with Eastern promise.
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Water Activities in the Naples Area
The pursuit of water recreation along the Paradise Coast can take you on an airboat ride through the Everglades, paddling among the Isles of Capri or parasailing off Vanderbilt Beach. You can even play marine biologist for a day by helping to count dolphins or collect plankton. Here are a few of the top ways to get in and on the water.
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Wedding in Paradise
Hollie Harrah and Jeff Gorden of Chandler, Ariz., felt like they were meant to be together. They tied the knot on Sunday, June 8, 2008, at the romantic Inn on Fifth in Naples, Fla., after a weekend of activities shared with their families and friends, all courtesy of the Naples, Marco Island, Evergl
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Wild and Waterside
If you're like most semi-adventurous travelers, you're not one to shy away from a good hike or snorkeling trip, but navigating the Amazon with a compass or clapping rocks together to start a fire has never carried much appeal.
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