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'Volunteaming' to sustain our environment.
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 communit
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A garden encircling the globe.
The Paradise Coast recently welcomed a new world-class attraction to its diverse nature adventures: Naples Botanical Garden It's situated at the perfect latitude to showcase the diverse subtropical plant communities between the 26th latitude nor
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A Guide to the Paradise Coast
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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A New Frontier: The Florida Everglades
"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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A Taste of Romance
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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A tranquil escape infused with luxury.
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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Adventure Bound
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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Any Dish You Wish
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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Area History
Collier County, Florida's inhabited history spans thousands of years. The Calusa Indian civilization once flourished in the region. Before the turn of the century, pioneer settlers braved the eastern scrub lands to build cattle ranches and others fished, farmed and hunted the wilds of the Ten Thousa
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Babysitter in Paradise
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.
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Beach-Bound
All Florida beaches are the same, right? No, not in Naples, Marco Island or the Everglades, where the beaches have won many prestigious awards, including being named to TripAdvisor.com's 2011 Travelers' Choice Awards for the Top 25 Beaches in the U.S. TripAdvisor's announcement described
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Best Bird Watching
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 Game to Paradise
Just steps from stunning Gulf of Mexico waters, you'll find one of America's most relaxed, upscale resort areas, bathed in tropical ambience, year-round great weather, and offering some of the state's best and newest courses by the game's top designers.
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Bring Your Meetings Home
March 2011
Dear Local Business:
Do you understand the power you have to help our local economy now and in the next two years? Do you know the value of Tourism and Meetings in our destination?
We have outlined in the link below exactly how you can help the local economy now. We've given yo
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Catch and Release
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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Celebrate Our Treasures
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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Collier County: On the Frontier
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
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Collier County History
The first humans reached Southwest Florida at least 10,000 years ago, when the climate was colder and drier. Living in small, widely scattered bands, these first Floridians or Paleoindians, survived by hunting and fishing and by gathering wild plant foods.
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Country-Hugged, City-Kissed
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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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 Napl
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Destination Wedding Tips
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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How to add a Digital Guide to your Web site:
Quick and easy instruction to help you link digital guides for Naples, Marco Island & The Everglades to your own web site at no charge! Guides for visitors, meeting professionals, arts & culture lovers, and German visitors are available.
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Dinner and a movie for groups at Silverspot.
Naples' new upscale movie theater, Silverspot at Mercato, takes dinner and a movie to a whole new level, and they're happy to accommodate groups. Offerings include 11 theaters with seating for 100 people each, catering services (including beer an
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Don't just take our word for it.
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 on a perfect dinn
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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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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 Backgrounder
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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Everglades City History
Everglades City, known in those days as Everglade, served as the County seat of Collier County. County offices were moved to Naples in 1961 after the devastating effects of Hurricane Donna, which struck in 1960, took their toll on the town.
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Everglades Top Water Snook
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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Everything's coming up orchids
At the Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club, your group can experience the beauty of 5,000 orchids on display throughout the resort. Blooming sprigs will enhance your group's cater
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Experience Everglades
This vast, federally protected wilderness is one of the last truly wild natural areas left in Florida and its ecosystem is unlike any other on earth.
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Extreme Adventures
Ready for the extreme? The Paradise Coast has the eco-warrior covered.
Really Wild: Fall through spring is the best time to follow the well-marked Wilderness Waterway for nine days and 99 miles through the Ten Thousand Islands portion of Everglades National Park
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Family memories start here.
Give them a vacation they'll someday tell their kids about. It's easy to do with the incredible family adventures found on the Paradise Coast. You'll also save on some of the area's best attractions, eco-tours, restaurants and more with the
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Family-Friendly Nature Adventures
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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Fishing - The Local Knowledge
With such a vast system of estuaries, bays, creeks, flats, near shore and off shore 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 Gulf
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Fishing the Seagrass Flats
Do not operate your boat in areas that are too shallow for your equipment.
Never cut through seagrass beds with a propeller. Watch your prop wash for mud or plant life, which may indicate that you have strayed int
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Fishing the Ten Thousand Islands
The pinnacle of this fishing paradise, the best the State has to offer, is south of Chokoloskee Island in the Ten Thousand Islands section of Everglades National Park.
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Florida's Last Paradise For Birds and Those Who Watch Them
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Florida's Last Paradise for Birds
and Those Who Watch Them
Naples, Fla.(September 18, 2007) - The Naples, Marco Island and the Gulf Coast Everglades region in Southwest Florida is blessed with an abundance
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Follow your head and your heart.
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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Fun Beyond the Fairway
It's easy to get distracted by all the great golf on the Paradise Coast. But if you manage to tear yourself away from the green, you can enjoy the perks of staying in one of Florida's best destinations, surrounded with unique opportunities for both relaxation and adventure.
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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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Get Fresh
Sandwiched between the bounty of the sea and the land, the Paradise Coast and its restaurants have the edge on buying and cooking local.
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Get here. Get around. Get green. Get on the water.
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 number of
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Get the VIP treatment.
Mark May 1 on your calendar for the start of VIP treatment on the Paradise Coast. Your VIP (Values In Paradise) Card entitles you to substantial discounts on everything from spa visits to sightseeing cruises to fine dining and designer shopping. Pick up your free card at one of five convenient
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Get the VIP treatment.
Mark May 1 on your calendar for the start of VIP treatment on the Paradise Coast. Your VIP (Values In Paradise) Card entitles you to substantial discounts on everything from spa visits to sightseeing cruises to fine dining and designer shopping. Pick up your free card at one of five convenient
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Get Your Fishing License
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 professional f
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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 retreats that break par.
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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Golf the Paradise Coast
Find top-rated golf courses, clubs, resorts and schools and take advantage of great packages for end-of-summer savings on Florida's Paradise Coast of Naples, Marco Island and the Everglades.
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Great meetings start with great ideas.
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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Hidden Treasures Await Discovery in Naples
Do you love luxury, but only at bargain prices? Lust after Carrie's shoe closet on Sex in the City, but can only budget for department store sale racks? Well, cheer up and plan a trip to the Naples Treasure Trail.
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Ideas for love you'll just love.
On the Paradise Coast, romance doesn't stop with a table for two. We have spas for two, a romantic comedy for two, and a private island for two. Make your own plans to experience the Paradise Coast, ranked as a #1 Top Romantic Escape by Coastal Living magazine.
Housed in the
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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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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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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
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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Let the magic begin.
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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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 Backgrounder
Just a short drive from Naples, Marco Island offers visitors a quiet getaway with beautiful beaches, fine dining, shopping and interesting history.
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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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Marriage License Information
The bride and groom must appear in person to sign the application. 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 res
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Recipe: Match Made in Naples
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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Menu Maestros
For chefs who exemplify the Paradise Coast cuisine scene, look no farther than Naples' Ridgway Bar & Grill and Marco Beach Ocean Resort's restaurant, Sale e Pepe.
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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 Backgrounder
Naples offers visitors beautiful beaches, pristine state and national parks, world-class arts and culture, fine dining and shopping.
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Naples History
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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Native Angle
Fishing aficionados are rediscovering through kayak fishing that paddling your own vessel brings simplicity, quiet, and connectedness to the sport and to the past. The Paradise Coast is the perfect place to paddle and fish.
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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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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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Nature vs. Nurture
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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New courses to play. New ways to save.
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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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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Off-site venues with serious wow factor.
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 delig
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On the Hunt: Shelling in Paradise
This summer, bring back more than a tan from your beach vacation on the Paradise Coast. Join a shelling excursion, and your souvenirs can include starfish and fighting conch shells.The southwest part of the state benefits from the offshore currents piling up sand dollars and other seashe
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Our Hotels like Being Green
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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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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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 for Newlyweds
Choosing the Paradise Coast for your honeymoon means being surrounded by unique things to do at every corner. From eco-adventures to waterside relaxation, the area offers many great ways to enjoy your first days of marital bliss.
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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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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.Day 1: NaplesStart your visit in Naples, with trips to a must-see family attraction:
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Itinerary: Paradise Coast History and Heritage
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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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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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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Refreshed!
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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Romance on the Paradise Coast
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, planning a wedding, sharing a special anniversary or simply enjoying some time toge
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Savings as inspiring as the scenery.
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-adventures
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School Daze 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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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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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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Spectacular Shelling
We're willing to share the secret that the beaches of the Paradise Coast region of Naples, Marco Island and the Everglades are filled with keepsake shells.
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Stealing Beauty
The Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park became nationally famous following the release of Susan Orlean-s book The Orchid Thief. The book examines the life of orchid "poacher" John Laroche, who was arrested in 1994 for taking in
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Summer Time and the Living's Easy
Summer on the Paradise Coast means wide-open stretches of pristine backcountry waterways and endless expanses of glassy Gulf waters. Best of all, the summer season is the value season in Naples, Marco Island and the Everglades. So pack your lucky fishing hat and build up those paddling muscles for summer fun on the water.
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Tee Tips
The lush, green and relatively flat terrain of most courses can lull golfers into a false sense of security.
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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 beautif
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The Art of Shopping
Avid shopper Su Byron recently quizzed Kristy Kiernan, Gulfshore Life magazine's "Power Shoppe" columnist, about the top (and top-secret) places for retail therapy on the Paradise Coast.
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The Everglades
The Everglades, a unique ecosystem known as the "River of Grass," is home to hundreds of species of birds, fish, Florida panthers, bobcats and alligators.
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The Golden Chefs
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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The lure of the snook season.
Snook season starts September 1st, 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 enjoy nonstop exc
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The Paradise Coast Embraces Corporate Social Responsibility
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 they are happy to have you join them by adding a
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Think big: offerings for big groups on the Paradise Coast.
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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Tomboys and Uptown Girls
Gather your darling buds of May for a luxury rendezvous in Naples, Marco Island and The Everglades that will leave you feeling all sweetness and light on the massage table and then challenged athletically on the green.
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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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Treat the Parents
Forget roses and neckties - this year's go-to gift for Mother's and Father's Days is a golf getaway. Reserve a tee time; then see where a weekend in Naples, Marco Island and the Everglades can take you. We've come up with a few suggestions to get you started.
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Treat your Valentine to paradise.
The Paradise Coast is the perfect place for a Valentine's Day getaway. Naples, Florida was selected by Coastal Living magazine as the world's Number One Top Romantic Escape in the January/February 2007 edition. Breathtaking sunsets, beautiful beaches, fabulous dining and a variety of
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Two Putts to Paradise
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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Unique Places To Say I Do
From waterside to city side, casual to sophisticated, the Paradise CoastSM is filled with exciting ways to celebrate your big day. Here's a look at just a few.
Historic Memories
For a day as special as your wedding, why not be surrounded in an atmosphere filled
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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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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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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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Warm beaches. Hot events.
When it comes to wintertime fun on the Paradise Coast, warm beaches are just the beginning. From Football Fan packages and specials to a variety of exciting festivals, everything from the great outdoors to amazing arts and culture are yours to e
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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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Where Perfect Weddings Come Together
Whether you're pulling out all the stops at a five-star resort or keeping it casual with a barefoot wedding on the beach, the Paradise Coast has many sublime settings to hold your ceremony, reception or both. Plus attractions and enticing perks to charm and entertain your guests.
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Where the Wild Things Live
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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Where to Fish
Finding a good place to fish in Collier County isn't really an issue. In fact, there are perhaps too many great spots to choose from. Whether you're interested in wide-open waters, quiet mangrove nooks, sand bars, pier fishing or freshwater angling, you can't really go wrong here. So, ha
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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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Wild and Waterside
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