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RIKKE & MICHAEL'S INSIDE GUIDE TO NAPLES... A Quick Orientation... All of our homes are in close proximity to many restaurants, shops, beaches, and more! They are about 20 miles from SW Florida International Airport, a modern and efficient airport with relatively short lines, making it our choice! Alternatively, Ft Lauderdale is 1 hr 45 mins, Miami is 2 hrs, and Tampa 2 hrs 40 mins. Ask us about our negotiated special rates with Enterprise’s Exotic Car Collection. Please check our website FAQs for further practical information and, if you have any specific questions not covered there or in this guide, please call us at 1.239.785.4719 Our 3 all-time favorite places to eat... Inca's Kitchen For Peruvian cuisine you'll be dreaming about long after your stay, Inca's Kitchen is a must-visit. We recommend stopping in for predinner drinks at Paradise Wine Bar before digging in to incredible ceviche and finishing the night off with dulce de leche. Roy's Restaurant Experience a touch of Hawaiian cuisine and attitude at Roy's Restaurant, right in the heart of Downtown. Find a steal of a meal on the Prix Fixe menu and inventive cocktails during Happy Hour in the open air bar — and make sure you leave room for chocolate lava cake. 3 for the culture vulture Art Festivals... World-known art festivals bring masterpieces to this gulf city during every season. From the Downtown Naples Festival of the Arts to the Naples Fall Art Festival, there's always something here for the aesthete. Fort Myers... Immerse yourself in history and natural beauty at Edison & Ford Winter Estates, where you'll find 20 acres of fragrant gardens, a museum and a research laboratory. Tours are customized to suit the interests of every visitor. Downtown Mansions... Take a sneak peak into the life of luxury by strolling down upscale 5th Avenue and 3rd Avenue South. Or set your sights on the multi-m illion dollar homes in Port Royal which is the very definition of luxury waterfront living! Barbatella Feast on inspired Italian cuisine in a stunning courtyard at Barbatella, an upscale eatery in the 3rd Avenue South district. It's the perfect spot if you like your pasta, pizza and paninis with a side of downtown flair and live music. Be sure to take a look at their impressive wine list. 3 for the explorer Airboat Rides... Don't miss the chance to explore the Everglades in an iconic vessel propelled by aircraft engines! Captain Doug's Everglade Airboat Rides are the best way to explore the Floridian wilderness and a must-do during your stay. Deep Sea Fishing... Grab the group and cast a line on a halfday or full-day charter of your choice — there are several but we usually go with Captain Mike. Bring home your catch of the day for the freshest seafood dinner you've ever tasted! Sanibel & Captiva Islands... These sister islands have it all — 15 miles of beaches, 25 miles of bike paths, 50 kinds of fish, 230 species of birds, 250 species of shells and — get this — 0 traffic lights! Hit the beach and see how many shells you can collect.