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.
Chelle knows a lot about:
Chelle says, "Don't leave Naples without getting out and discovering the region's unique environment."
Most people begin their Naples explorations at the beach, and this list suggests two favorites: Delnor-Wiggins State Park and Naples Municipal Beach and Pier. The former takes you away from city life to experience...
Sometimes you just want to stay in a small hotel or resort that offers great amenities but does not feel bustled or crowded. The answer: a boutique hotel, of which Naples, Florida, boasts an intriguing and varied...
Much like the rest of the sports-crazed United States, Naples and its surrounding area have seen an influx of bars where not only is the game on, but every game is on. Every game, match, race, meet and other...
Dining waterside is the quintessential Naples restaurant experience. You need not look far to find your next meal overlooking the beach and Gulf of Mexico or Naples Bay, the Gordon River or inlets and waterways...
A good number of Naples restaurants are committed to accommodating an increasing number of guests who suffer from celiac disease and gluten intolerance or just plain want to eat healthier by cutting flour products...
In the past decades, the number of steakhouses in Naples, Florida, has shot up. Not only has the quantity improved, but the quality has soared over the top. The towns of Bonita Springs, Naples and Marco Island...
