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Lloyd Sumpter wrote:

On Fri, 09 Apr 2004 03:07:12 +0000, NOYB wrote:


"Don White" wrote in message
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NOYB wrote in message
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Ever been to Naples, Florida, Don?


been to Orlando, Tampa , St. Pete's Beach..etc. Close enough?

No, no, and no. Naples is unique.


Unique?? Like, the only one in the world?
http://document.itwg.com/en_napoli.asp

Lloyd



Anyone who has been to Naples, Italy, would only laugh at the
pretentiousness of inhabitants of Naples, Florida.

I have a buddy who plays pro basketball in Naples, Italy...and doesn't
think
very highly of it. He has played/lived in several Italian and other
European cities, and Naples is near the bottom of the list of his
favorite
places over there. He does choose to come to Naples, Florida for his
vacations however.


If you can get past the traffic, Naples Italy is very nice. I went there
with the wife last year. We saw as much as we could in a week and had a
long
list of things we wanted to see. The gelato is absolutely wonderful! We
will go again; next time we will probably stay more that a week. The
agenda
includes a climb to the peak of Vesuvius. The view is wonderful.

If you are going to the area spend a day or two in Pompeii - it's worth
the
trip.

As far as Florida - I did enjoy my time working at the space center. I
stayed in the ho-jos in Titusville. There are some wonderful local
eateries.
I remember eating at one place and looking at salvage from the USA version
of the Concorde poking over a fence across the street. Wow! There are some
good air and space museums in the area. I did not get to all of them;
perhaps next time?

When I was looking for places to visit I don't remember seeing of much
around Naples to recommend it. More than likely it is just because I don't
know the area. I like good food (not fancy, just good) and historic
sites -
what do you recommend Dr. Tooth?

What kind of food? You almost can't go wrong with any of the places along
5th Avenue or 3rd Street South...but they're expensive. If you want a
specific type of food, I can make a more specific recommendation.


As for historic sites...
Naples has virtually none. It *was* a mosquito-laden town overgrown with
mangroves that relied on deliveries brought in via the 1/4 mile long Naples
pier in the Gulf. You will not find the historic sites found in places like
Williamsburg, Philadelphia, Savannah, etc. However, within a half hours
drive or boat ride you can visit the Edison and Ford mansions/museums in Ft.
Myers, the Koreshan State Historic site in Estero, the Calusa Indian island
made of shells (Mound Key in Estero), numerous Conservancy's and nature
centers, or travel the Tamiami Trail to Miami and stop at the old trading
post down in Chokoloskee.