Naples area resorts and attractions often pop up on “Best of…” and “Top Ten” lists. But when those lists are compiled, it’s amazing how many times our area is celebrated in national polls and rankings. 

Take a look at this recent compilation, from paradisecoast.com.  Future blog posts will fill you in on some additional Naples recognitions!

Area Awards:

• Everglades National Park voted 7th Best National Park by USA Todays 10 Best Readers' Choice, July 2014

• Marco Island, TripAdvisor’s Traveler’s Choice 2014 pick of #1 Island in the U.S. and #4 Top Island in the World. February 2014. 

• Florida's Paradise Coast -- Naples, Marco Island and the Everglades was voted 2014 Golf Destination of the Year by the International Association of Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO). November 2013

• Marco Island named Top #3 Island in the United States by TripAdvisor's Travelers' Choice 2013. 

• Naples named a Top 25 Beach in the U.S., according to TripAdvisor's Travelers’ Choice 2011.

• U.S. News & World Report honored Naples as one of the 11 Best Relaxing Getaways in the United States, one of the Top 15 Best US Luxury Destinations and one of the Nine Most Relaxing Beaches in the United States. Naples beachers were also listed as top beaches in America by the Travel Channel and Conde Nast Traveler. 

• Named a 2011 Top 25 Small Cities for Art by American Style Magazine.

• Yahoo! Travel rated Naples as one of their Top Ten Favorite Sandy Spots in the United States. 

• Naples was named The #1 Small Art Town in Americaby author John Villani in his book The 100 Best Art Towns in America.

Naples resorts and hotels are prize winners as well! Check out this summary and remember these the next time you have guests coming into town or are looking to plan a special event: 

The Ritz-Carlton, Naples

  • Recipient of the prestigious Forbes Five Star Award and the AAA Five Diamond Award for 22 consecutive years

• Ranked as the 24th best large resort in the U.S. and Canada in 2010 Travel Leisure'sWorld's Best Awards – the highest ranked resort in Florida

• Ranked #14 on the 2010 CondéNast Traveler's Reader's Choice Top 100 List for Mainland U.S.

• Made 2010 Condé Nast Traveler's list for Top Spas in North America

• Made 2011 Condé Nast Traveler's coveted Gold List of the Best Places to Stay in the World, chosen by its readers (Only 14 hotels in Florida made the Gold List.)

The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples (Also known as Tiburon)

• Ranked as one of the 10 Best Hotels in the U.S. by U.S. News & World Report

• Ranked as the 39th Best Large Resort in the U.S. and Canada in 2010 Travel Leisure's World's Best Awards.

• Ranked #18 on the 2010 Condé Nast Traveler's Reader's Choice Top 100 List for Mainland U.S. Resorts

• Ranked #1 on 2010 Condé Nast Traveler's list of Top 10 Florida Golf Resorts

• Made 2011 Condé Nast Traveler's coveted Gold List of the Best Places to Stay in the World, chosen by its readers. (Only 14 hotels in Florida made the Gold List.)

• Recipient of the AAA Five Diamond Award 2011

The Marco Island Marriott Beach Resort, Golf Club & Spa

• Ranked as the 70th Best Large Resort in the U.S. and Canada in 2010 Travel Leisure's World's Best Awards

• Honored as Marriott’s Golf Property of the Year

La Playa Beach and Golf Club

• Made 2014 Condé Nast Traveler's gold list and list of Top Spas in North America

• Ranked #8 on 2010 Condé Nast Traveler's list of Top 10 Florida Golf Resorts

Bellasera Hotel

 

• Named by TripAdvisor as among its Top Ten Hidden Gems in the U.S.