Naples Best for Beaches and Arts
A panel of experts from such respected backgrounds as Conde Nast, USA Today and Fodor's have decided that Naples, on Florida's Gulf Coast, is America's best all-around beach for 2005 on behalf of the Travel Channel.
The panel found that Naples provides attractions for all the family - golf, shopping, arts, culture and fine dining as well as excellent shelling on the beaches and natural adventure in the nearby everglades. Jack Wert, tourism director for the Naples, Marco Island, Everglades convention and Cisitors Bureau said "We are honoured that Naples has been recognized by the Travel Channel and its panel of top travel experts, since there truly is something for every member of the family in our destination".
Naples has also been named as the number 1 Small Art Town in America by author Robert Villani in the fourth edition of The 100 Best Art Towns in America - March 2005. Villani cited the area's "amazing range of natural splendor," and "sophisticated and serious art galleries". Naples also has regular art fairs, community arts centres, theatres, and the Philharmonic Center which includes the Naples Museum of Art.
Posted on 12 March 2005
