When you travel to the Paradise Coast, you’ll find lots of things to do in Naples, FL. Naples has great beaches, world-class shopping, prestigious golf courses, posh resorts, restaurants of every type, and exciting night life. Naples also boasts plenty of outdoor adventures, including swamp buggy rides and airboat tours of the Everglades and wildlife sanctuaries.
If you’re into saltwater angling, you’ll find Naples fishing to be a rewarding experience. You can fish from the Naples pier, or if you’re so inclined, you can cast a line right from the beach and do some surf fishing. For the more adventurous angler, kayaking into the backwater and sneaking up on big reds or snook is entirely possible. If you’re really serious about catching big fish, check out Naples fishing charters. Naples fishing charters take guest anglers on several different types of fishing trips, including backwater fishing, nearshore fishing, and offshore fishing.
Another great thing about Naples is its unique location. When you’re visiting or vacationing in Naples, you’ll be near numerous islands that lie just off the coast of Florida. Some of the larger islands have bridges that connect to the mainland, so you might want to round up the family and spend a few hours on Sanibel or Captiva, both famous for their variety of beautiful seashells. You might also like to visit Marco Island.
There are also many, many tiny islands – hundreds, in fact – many of which are completely uninhabited. Ever heard of the 10,000 Islands of Florida? They stretch from the southern tip of Marco Island to Lostmans River, in the Everglades. This is a real wilderness area, with a myriad of sloughs, mangroves, oyster bars, and shallows that support a wide range of birds, wildlife, marine life, and fish. It’s a true “back to nature” adventure. Remember, though, that it’s easy to get lost here. You might want to hire a guide, just to be safe. Why not hire a knowledgeable guide for fishing or for wildlife viewing? In fact, many guides will be able to include both fishing and wildlife into your 10,000 Islands and Everglades adventure.
People love to golf when they’re on vacation, but you can count me out if it requires carrying my bag into the airport. I’ve done it before and I’ve decided it’s just not worth doing. Instead, I’d rather just rent some clubs from the course I’m playing at, or even better, borrow some from a friend or family member if possible. I know how difficult it is playing with someone else’s clubs, but the hassle to haul huge golf travel bags through the airport is not worth it by any means.
Many people may say, “But it’s expensive to rent clubs at the course…”, but I would argue that it’s not only more convenient, but a lot cheaper too. Just think of how much it costs now days to bring along an extra bag on an airplane. You might be paying thirty dollars or more one way for that extra bag and that’s if you have a small bag. If you’re bringing a heavy stand bag, you might find yourself with a much more expensive bag fee than that. I stopped bringing my clubs along with me before bag fees even existed so there’s about a zero percent chance that I’d bring them along now. You’ll also need a golf travel bag, which is just another expense you’ll need to tack on when bringing your own clubs.
You can argue that you won’t golf as well with someone else’s clubs and you’d be right, you’re not as likely to go out and shoot well. But vacation is meant to be fun and relaxing, and not about how well you can golf. I suggest hitting the golf course with relaxation in mind when on vacation. Leave the competitive play at your home course; it will be there when you return.
Trust me, it’s worth leaving your clubs at home next time.