10 Best Things to Do on Marco Island
What at first glance might appear a high-rise resort beach destination, Marco Island, just south of Naples, actually widely varies its offerings to vacationers. It stands out in two ways that expand its appeal...
Chelle Koster Walton, Naples Local Expert
About Chelle
Chelle Koster Walton – the Local Expert for Naples, Florida and the Caribbean – has been covering the destination for 30 years. Her top-selling Sarasota, Sanibel Island, and Naples guidebook (Countryman Press) is in its sixth edition. She was contributing editor for Caribbean Travel & Life for 12 years and has written guidebooks on the Bahamas.
A veteran travel writer, Chelle has published thousands of articles for Miami Herald, USA TODAY, Latitudes; has written/contributed to a dozen guidebooks, and produces travel shows for the local PBS station.
Special Interests
Chelle knows a lot about:
- Food and restaurants
- Caribbean/West Indian culture
- Birds and flora
Chelle's Special Recommendations for Naples
Chelle says, "Don't leave Naples without getting out and discovering the region's unique environment."
10Best Lists by Chelle Koster Walton
Best Places for Kidding Around in the Naples Area
Despite its relatively high cost of living and vacationing, Naples is as family welcoming as cities come in Florida. A number of attractions that are either designed especially for kids or are attractive to all...
Drinks on the Beach in Naples, Florida: The Quintessential...
Nothing makes a Florida vacation day like a cold drink at the bar clad in your swimsuit with the wafting scent of sea breezes, suntan lotion and pina coladas. It is pretty much the quintessential Naples resort...
The Music Is Live at These 10 Lively Naples Night Spots
Steel drum bands, smooth jazz, classic rock, country and 70s tribute bands: You can hear it all live in the bars. lounges and night clubs in and around Naples. Often times you need not even wait until dark, as...
Head to North Naples for a More Affordable and Youthful...
North Naples has become the new downtown when it comes to food, nightlife and the town’s young professional crowd. When the Mercato shopping and entertainment center opened on Tamiami Trail and Vanderbilt Beach...
Best Bars in Naples, Florida: From the Beach to the Streets
Nightlife is not the first thing that comes to mind when Naples pops up as a vacation option. Yet surprisingly enough it has quite the vibrant bar-hopping scene downtown on and around Fifth Avenue South and Third...