Naples

Naples benefits from a prime position on the Gulf of Mexico and its crystalline, azure waters. The beaches are almost impossibly soft and pearlescent, and there’s creativity everywhere you look. You’ll be particularly wowed by the sand sculpture festivals on Fort Myers Beach.

You could spend all your time hanging out in a hammock or being pampered in Marco Island’s spas, but if you want some activity, there’s a wealth of water sports to try. You can also indulge in some retail therapy at the open-air mall on Tamiami Trail in Pelican Bay, with designer boutiques and valet parking.