Vacation Homes In Naples, Florida: The Good Life

The beach community of Naples, Florida is awashShopping In Naples
in sophistication and charm, and has anThose occupying modern vacation homes in
atmosphere different from the more hecticNaples, Florida who want a taste of how the early
vacation paces so characteristic of the Orlandotownspeople lived have only to take a stroll down
area and the tourist beaches on Florida's easternalong the brick walkways and fountain-cooled
shores.plazas of Third Street South, where they can
Naples, situated in southwest Florida between thestop for a bite at one of the sidewalk cafes and
Everglades and Fort Myers, has from its foundingenjoy the shade of century-old banyan trees and
been one of Florida's more affluent towns.fragrance from the surrounding gardens. The
Vacation homes in Naples, Florida have alwaysupscale shopping on Third Street South is the
been in demand. In recent years, however, as theequal of any in the US and it is only a small part
Baby Boomers have reached retirement age, theof the Naples shopping scene.
Naples area has become one of theOne of the biggest attractions in Naples is the
fastest-growing in the entire state.1000- foot Naples Pier, where anyone with a rod
Golfing In Naplesand reel can try his or her luck--no fishing license
Golf course vacation homes in Naples Florida arerequired. Those with vacation homes in Naples,
very popular among those who come to the areaFlorida, can also take advantage of the area's
to enjoy Collier County's more than eighty golfmany deep-sea fishing charters.
courses, some designed by the likes of JackWaterfront vacation homes [ in Naples, Florida are
Nicklaus and Tom Fazio. Naples, in fact, proclaimslimited by the small amount of undeveloped land,
itself "The Golfing Capital of the World."so most of them are high-rise condominiums
One of the most spectacular groups of golfingoverlooking Pelican Bay. Some of the condos
vacation homes in Naples, Florida is at the Fiddler'shave private beaches and boat slips with easy
Creek four thousand acre nature park and gatedaccess to the waters of the Gulf.
community complete with a country club, spa, andPerhaps the best way to get an idea of the
54 holes of championship golf.character of Naples is to reflect on the fact that
Tennis lovers renting or buying vacation homes inamong its homeowners have been nearly two
Naples, Florida, will be delighted with the publichundred CEOs of Fortune 500 companies; Steven
courts--hard and soft--available in Cambier Park,Spielberg; Tom Cruise; Larry Bird; Judge Judy;
where coin-operated lights will let them enjoy anMike Ditka; and Jane Seymour. Anyone with a
evening match if they choose. Cambier Park ischance to stay in one of the vacation homes in
also the site of the annual Art in the ParkNaples, Florida, will not only get a taste of how
exhibition and sale of works by local artists heldthe rich and famous live; they might even bump
each April, and the park's band shell hosts many ainto a few of the rich and famous in the flesh!
summer open-air concert.