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'Tis the Season to Enjoy Paradise
In the air, there’s a feeling of Christmas. (Even with an average high of 80°!)
There’s no need to get bundled up on the Paradise Coast, where shopping for your holiday gifts is never a chore and often comes with bonus entertainment experiences.
On Thursday evenings between now and Christmas, you’ll enjoy the added treat of live musical performances and entertainment when you shop the popular downtown dining and shopping districts of Fifth Avenue South with special holiday editions throughout December of Evenings on Fifth and Third Street South’s Thursdays on Third celebrations.
If exquisite jewelry and fine clothing are on your shopping list, you won’t want to miss Third Street South’s Marissa Collections, featuring trunk shows throughout the month of December. It’s your chance to acquire the clothing and jewelry everyone will be talking about next year.
Your search for elite and exclusive retailers will reach a happy conclusion at Waterside Shops in Naples. The boutiques at this exquisite shopping center include Salvatore Ferragamo, Van Cleef & Arpels, St. John, Kate Spade and Juicy Couture, joining an already impressive collection of shops, including Hermès, Louis Vuitton, Tiffany & Co., Burberry and Gucci. Also delight in contemporary German fashion house Basler, which boasts an 1100-square-foot freestanding boutique – the first ever in the United States.
If you’re shopping for a bargain (and who isn’t?) you’ll find fantastic shopping at two outlet centers. Miromar Outlets has been voted southwest Florida’s “Best Factory Outlet Shopping Center” for 12 years in a row. The center features over 140 top designer and brand name outlets, covered walkways and dining. The Naples Outlet Center (formerly Prime Outlets) offers more than 40 name-brand outlet stores. The open-air center features exciting shopping with discounts up to 65 percent off everyday retail prices on famous fashion designer labels.
Walking in a Florida-style winter wonderland.
The holidays in southwest Florida aren’t quite the same as “up north” with frozen toes and fingers, winter sniffles and layer upon layer of insulated clothing. We have the same spirit, the same joy, the same enthusiasm…it’s just a bit more tropical with sunny skies and Gulf breezes.
Here are some holiday events that you’ll enjoy in the comfort of a warm Florida winter:
Naples’ oldest house is decked out in its holiday finest just for your visit to Christmas at Palm Cottage. Here you’ll discover a charming presentation of decorations throughout Palm Cottage and The Norris Gardens with many twinkling Christmas lights inside and outside of Naples oldest house (built in 1895). The house is open each day (Tuesday through Saturday 1 – 4 p.m. and Saturday from 1 – 8 p.m.) through December 31.
Everyone loves a parade, and the Paradise Coast is awash with boat parades, land parades and festivals throughout the month of December. These festive celebrations will keep you in the holiday spirit with bright lights, music and smiles that will stay in your memory all year. Check out our events calendar for specific dates and times.
And finally, what better way to conclude 2011 than by enjoying the annual free New Year’s Eve Fireworks at the Naples Pier. Not only is it a great place to drink a cup of kindness and sing Auld Lang Syne…but most importantly, you know that you’ll be kicking off 2012 in what we hope will be added to your list of favorite places – Florida’s Paradise Coast.
O’ come all ye (golfing) faithful.
Of course there’s another reason besides shopping and spectacular holiday events that might draw you to the Paradise Coast. Did somebody say, “let’s play 18?”
You’ll be amazed at the buckets of great golf deals that are available to you at Paradise Coast courses. No matter what your golf budget, you’ll find a package that is right for you and your family or favorite foursome. While your friends are shivering back home, you’ll be basking on the beautifully manicured fairways and greens that epitomize outstanding golf in southwest Florida.
And if you want to witness one of the most enjoyable golfing events you’ll ever experience, be sure you’re in the gallery at Tiburon Golf Club at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples. That’s when the club and golfing legend Greg “the Shark” Norman play host to the Franklin-Templeton Shootout, a special PGA Tour-sanctioned charity tournament. The event features 12 two-man teams consisting of top PGA Tour players. Of course it will be nationally televised on NBC and The Golf Channel, but wouldn’t you rather be there in person? Check out our events calendar for specific dates and times.
Tidings of Comfort and Joy
We leave you with glad tidings. Our Preferred Pass provides thousands of dollars worth of deals when you shop, relax and have fun on Florida’s Paradise Coast. Just follow the above link to see how easy it is to obtain your pass and review the scores of deals that will keep money in your pocket as you enjoy the holiday of your life in Paradise.
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