Naples any views?

We have been to the gulf coast many times but never to Naples.

Has anybody been, where did you stay (as there are no villas on here for Naples)?

Which ariport did you fly in to drive from?

All views/tips good or bad please!

Many thanks![msnwink]

[berni_richards]

Naples is beautiful we stayed for 3 nights in 2003/4 around the harbour is fantastic are you sure there are no villas near to naples I thought there were? We went there when touring florida so airports are not relevant I would say Tampa is nearer than orlando and Ft Myers might also be a good option.

Lots to do in and around naples, nice restaurants on the harbour too for romantic meals or family meals

Berni

[julieanne]

Julie - I've never stayed in Naples so can't help there I'm afraid.
Have visited for the day often though, the beach is lovely and there are some fantastic shops [msnwink]

[MarkJan]

We stayed in a hotel in Naples for 2 nights. Lovely place, well worth the visit. We travelled down from Orlando on a trip round to Miami.

[fiona]

We stayed in a villa in Naples 7 years ago, it's nice but we preferred Sanibel & Captiva. Shopping Mall is good though!

[Clare R]

As Gulf coast owner is Rotonda it is just a two hour trip to Naples. Was there in January it is fairly well recovered from Wilma. One main shopping street plus a further area with loads of art gallery shops and restaurants. Tin City is an interesting area with old shops, restaurant and where you can get a boat trip from. Venetian Bay is another shopping area.

Not the cheapest of places, just looking at the houses on Gordon Avenue is worth cruising.

Lovely beach and a very up-market place. Can't help you with accommodation as we just go home to Rotonda. Marco Island which is a bit further south has villas to let.

Naples has a sizeable airport which connects to some of the hubs. Wouldn't personally want to live in Naples, it is a bit 'end of the earth', nothing until Miami one way and Fort Myers/Tampa the other way but that is just a personal thought.

Clare - http://www.orlandovillas.com/Villas/1367.aspx

[heathercobbett]

I was just going to mention Rotunda which has nice well priced houses mostly backing onto water and golf courses and is within reach of lots of beaches and islands

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay there a couple of years ago

[mollymolly]

I agree with Heather. Rotonda West is ideal. You have peace & tranquility, close proximity to beautiful beaches and you are not too far away from Sarasota (great shopping & theatres etc) or Tampa (Busch Gardens).

I've been down as far as Naples and it is a beautiful area but a bit pricey.

Bernadette

Thanks for the posts so far, we have already been to Rotunda, Clearwater, St Pete's, Sarasota, Bradenton, Indian shores, Port Charlotte, Fort Myers, Venice Beach, Tampa, New Port Richey, Hudson and as far up as Crystal River, but only passed Naples on a drive from Miami once so I wouldn't mind a week there maybe??[msnwink]

[abbeyvillas]

Fabulous place Julie - we've been to Naples a few times & can highly recommend a visit. Very select and up-market, super shops to browse around and some fantastic very expensive houses backing on to the long white sandy beach. I'm sure you will love it!