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NAPLES &
FORTMYERS
FLORIDA’SDARKHORSE
Florida ranks number one for golf travel
visitors to the United States year after
year, and it’s no surprise when you
consider the ease of access, the theme
parks and family-friendly activities, its
fantastic climate and its array of
wonderful courses. But Orlando and the
Atlantic coast tend to attract more than
their fair share of the limelight. Fancy
Florida with a difference? Then Naples
and Fort Myers are for you.
Head for the Sunshine State’s luscious
South West and you get a lot for your
money; the warm waters of the Gulf of
Mexico lap the shores, perfect for down
time on the beach, while you can explore
the amazing Everglades National Park,
located just to the South. The tropical feel
of Florida’s western shores is something
that its Atlantic cousins just can’t match,
and it makes for a wonderfully relaxing
golf destination.
Best access to the Naples and Fort Myers
area is via Tampa, from which you can
connect to a regional flight or make the
easy drive South on I-75. Founded in the
1880s, promoters had success in
comparing the bay to that of its Italian
namesake, and so Naples was titled. The
warm climate and beautiful waters drew
many comparisons to the Med, a fact
reflected in today’s Village on Venetian
Bay, an upscale shopping and leisure dis-
trict that’s a focal point for Naples visitors.
Of the countless Naples accommodation
choices, the Bellasera Hotel is among the
best-loved. As its name suggests, guests
can expect Italian styled architecture and a
restaurant menu packed with
Mediterranean flavours, not to mention
easy access from its central location to
the leading shopping and entertainment
areas. Having come all this way though, it
would be a shame to miss out on the
golfing feast around Naples.
Stay at the Bellasera and you have the
chance to experience treats like Twin
Eagles, where the two courses are led by
the majestic Talon Course, crafted by Jack
Nicklaus Senior and Junior. The champion-
ship collection is further boosted by Greg
Norman’s amazing legacy at Tiburon,
where two first class courses
offer an outstanding day’s golf.
GETTING
THERE
SPECIAL
OFFERS
Fly direct to Miami with Virgin Atlan-
tic and British Airways and collect
a vehicle for the drive across the
Florida Turnpike and Alligator Alley
to Naples, or fly with US Airways (via
Charlotte) into Fort Myers, within
minutes of all accommodation.
Once there enjoy the hi-life and
relaxed atmosphere of 5th Avenue,
Naples and the warm waters of the
gulf coast.
NAPLES
NAPLES BEACH HOTEL
STAY: Seven Nights, RoomOnly
PLAY: Four Rounds of Golf
(Naples Beach Golf Club)
FLY: Return to Miami with Virgin
Atlantic
From £1,115 per person
Valid May 1 - 31, 2014
FORT MYERS
WESTIN CAPE CORAL
STAY: Seven Nights, RoomOnly
PLAY: Four Rounds of Golf
(Including Pelican Preserve, Old
Corkscrew & Verandah)
FLY: Return to Miami with Virgin
Atlantic
From £949 per person
Valid April 27 - May 31, 2014
Pelican Preserve