Naples
December 2011, before Christmas. We started with two days on Miami Beach, then drove here in the rental car. Stayed at the Hilton — very nice and close to the beach. We went to the beach often and were marveled at the infrastructure, all those wooden elevated walkways. Most of the trip was shopping. Jungle Erv's airboat tour was amazing: we did the whole tour and got to the sea.
- Lodging
Hilton Naples
Visited: Dec 18, 2011
Arrival notes: Rental car from Miami Beach
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Very nice, close to the beach. Rental car for the whole stay.
- Recreational
Vanderbilt Beach
Visited: Dec 18, 2011
How I got there: Car — Rental car from the Hilton
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We went often. The wooden elevated walkways over the dunes were impressive — so much infrastructure.
- Attraction
Waterside Shops
Visited: Dec 19, 2011
How I got there: Walk — Next to the Hilton
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Most of the trip was shopping.
- Attraction
Fifth Avenue South
Visited: Dec 19, 2011
How I got there: Car — Rental car
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More shopping in downtown Naples.
- Attraction
Jungle Erv's Airboat Tours
Visited: Dec 20, 2011
How I got there: Car — Rental car to Everglades City
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Amazing. We did the whole tour and got out to the sea.
Route summary: Hilton Naples → Vanderbilt Beach → Waterside Shops → Fifth Avenue South → Jungle Erv's Airboat Tours