Places to Love is an Emmy Award-winning PBS travel series hosted by veteran travel expert Samantha Brown.
In this episode featuring Naples and Marco Island, she explores Florida's Paradise Coast, showcasing both its famous beaches and lesser-known treasures, from wild Everglades adventures to thriving local food scenes.
Here are a few of the highlights:
- The Everglades & Big Cypress National Preserve
- Naples Beach
- Bar Tulia – House-made Italian cuisine and Craft cocktails
- Naples Zoo
- Grouper & Chips – Known for best grouper sandwich in Southwest Florida
- The Oyster Society (Marco Island)
- Dolphin Explorer Boat Tour
- Clyde Butcher's Gallery
Where to Retire in Naples
The only thing better than visiting this area? Retiring here, of course!
Here's the newest Naples 55+ community:

Valencia Sky, GL Homes' newest 55+ community, combines luxury living with coastal convenience just 6 miles from downtown Naples. This Valencia community features a state-of-the-art clubhouse with pools, pickleball and tennis courts, gym, restaurant/bar, sports lounge, and event hall. Located minutes from 5th Avenue South shopping and Naples Pier.
Help yourself to a free brochure:
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