Naples

Naples is a travel guide and visitor resource for the city of Naples, Florida, located in Cape Coral, FL. The site covers the many attractions, beaches, restaurants, and outdoor activities that make Naples a popular destination for beach vacations, family trips, and romantic getaways. It serves visitors planning a trip to Naples and the surrounding Southwest Florida region, including Marco Island, with practical travel tips and recommendations.

The guide is written by Lori and Angelo, year-round Naples residents and travel writers who are members of the Society of American Travel Writers (SATW) and the International Food Wine and Travel Writers Association (IFTWTA). They are regular contributors to several national publications. Their Southwest Florida travel blog is dedicated to helping travelers plan vacations to Naples and Marco Island, with coverage extending into Charlotte, Lee, and Collier counties. The content includes recommendations on the best beaches, restaurants, places to stay, and fun things to do, blending well-known tourist attractions with lesser-known local spots. The writers note they are not realtors and do not work for the tourism board, sharing advice from their perspective as locals who live in Naples year-round. The site also features in-depth content on the Florida Everglades, describing it as a slow-moving river spanning 40 miles wide by 100 miles long, flowing from Lake Okeechobee to the mangrove estuaries of Florida Bay. It covers the ecosystem's history, its wildlife such as the endangered Florida panther, and how development has reduced the Everglades to half its original size. The contact page invites travelers, bloggers, PR reps, and brands to reach out for questions or media kit requests, noting a willingness to collaborate on projects about things to see and do in Naples.

The guide highlights that Naples sits on southwest Florida's Gulf Coast at the edge of the Everglades, with over 700 restaurants in the city alone. It notes the area's 280 average days of sunshine, its shopping districts with independently owned boutiques, and its beaches, which continue to draw visitors even after Hurricane Ian came ashore in 2022. The site explains the seasonal nature of the community, with winter months from December through March considered "season" when northern snowbirds arrive, and offers guidance on the best times to visit, such as April through the end of May or late September through November. It also provides practical travel information, including that Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) is the closest airport, 30-40 minutes away, while Naples has its own smaller airport (APF) for corporate and charter flights. The guide mentions a wide range of accommodations, from luxury beachfront resorts and boutique hotels to vacation rentals and family campgrounds, and notes that all Naples beaches offer public access with no bridges to cross or pay for.