Hi Firemansam

I went about three years ago, so info is not very up to date, (you may have been since then), but as no one else has replied I thought this might help.

For kids activites, there is an animal park there, I can't remember it's name, but it is heavily advertised in all the hotels, that was good for a day out, although in July we needed mossie spray. It's not in the same league as anything in Orlando though. Are you going to Orlando as well? If so you may be unimpressed compared to Animal Kingdom etc

Don't know if you have access to a car? We drove down to Evergaldes City, did an airboat ride, saw gators, manatees, pelicans & various other wildlife in a natural setting. Kids loved this. There was also a small gator park there, where you can go and hold baby gators.

We drove to tin city ever other evening and ate there, in various restaurants that face the water, had a mosey round the rather specialised tourist shops there. Kids liked this because of old fashioned style sweet shops & quality souveniers.

We did a sunset boat cruise from the quay, which was wonderful it took about 2 hours. When you get out into the gulf we saw pods of dolphins & there were ospreys too. You get a comentary and they also point out all the billionaires homes that front the water as you go further into the gulf.

Naples Mall is OK, but this is only any good if you & your kids like shopping. It's pristine and a pleasant way to spend an afternoon,especially if it rains.

The 1st time we went years before, we did the 'Naples trolley tour'. It takes about two hours & familiarises you with Naples, you can get on & off at the various stops if you wish. Didn't bother the 2nd time as we felt we new the place. We also drove to Sanibel and Captiva the 1st time, the beaches are like paradise there, but too hot in July and August for young children.

We also spent a fair bit of time round our hotel pool, as it was July and hot, hot, hot.

Which hotel are you staying in ?

Doe

Many thanks for your reply doepsmc

My last visit to the area was about 4 years ago and we stayed near Captiva then!

We are not going to Orlando, so the animal park will probably be on the list as my daughters loves them.

Like the idea of the cruise, as it sounds relaxing. Which is the aim of this holiday! Well as relaxing as it can be with a 6 year in tow
Have been down to the Everglades a couple of times in the past but will no doubt go again as the swamp boats are good for a laugh Plus my In-laws are coming, so want to see the mother in laws face when she gets on one of the boats
The information on the trolley tour is useful, especially if you can get on and off at any time.

We are not staying in a Hotel, as we have booked a villa. I like to chill out when I am away, so find villas a good way of doing it. Enough stresses at work, so I try to limit them when I go away

for your help

Kev

Your welcome Kev

I hope you have a great holiday. If your not going to Orlando then I think the Animal Park will be a hit with daughter. Take mozzie spray, although if you forget they sell it in the gift shop. We visited it both times we have been to Naples.

First time we went we did a fortnight at Disney & a week in the Quality Inn Naples. Last time a week in The Registry Resort as it was known then followed by ten days in Orlando.

We love it there & when I replied to your post it made me want to book to go again .

There are various other boat trips from the quay at Tin City as well as the evening one we went on, so if you are there for a fortnight it might be worth investigating what else they do, although with a six year old you might find 2 hours is enough time on a boat. Im sure your MIL will enjoy the airboat ride.

Have a brilliant holiday.

Doe