A stateside honeymoon destination in Naples, Florida not to miss.
By: Jennifer Lazarus1. It’s literally on the beach
If you’re looking for a step-out-of-your-room-onto-the-sand kind of getaway, this is your place. Quiet, serene white beaches stretch for miles in both directions.
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You can sit and stare at the aqua-blue water, watch the birds fly peacefully overhead and witness all your wedding stress melt away. When you get too hot from the sun, stretch your legs and take a walk down the beach, letting the cool water run over your feet. After just a few days of this, you will reclaim your peace of mind.
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Don’t like the feel of sand on your feet? You can take advantage of a private cabana for two on the edge of the pristine pool. This luxury includes cushioned reclining chairs and ottomans, a ceiling fan for some relief from the heat, wireless Internet connection, cold towel service, sorbet service, four bottled waters, two reserved poolside lounges and a shaded dining table. Now that’s doing nothing the right way! For a little extra pampering, order up a massage, facial or pedicure poolside.
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2. Beachside Butler Service
Nothing says total luxury like raising a flag for a cold beverage or snack — without ever having to move a muscle. LaPlaya’s Beachside Butler Service is top notch.
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It takes mere seconds for a waiter or waitress to show up at your lounge chair, ready to serve you, once you raise that white flag. Whatever your food or drink of choice, the full-service beach menu has it all.
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3. The Golf Course
Said to be among the most breathtaking golf courses in the country and most certainly the Southeast, golfers rave about LaPlaya’s courses. The 18-hole course brings out the giddy in any golfer.
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Designed by internationally-recognized Robert Cupp, LaPlaya’s course offers beautiful views — with a challenge! If you or your guy are golfers, a day on the links can offer you the perfect antidote to your lazy days spent on the beach or poolside. Get your game on and then kick back on your balcony back at your room with a cocktail and the best view in Florida.
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4. Baleen and the Fire Pit
The resort’s main restaurant, Baleen, is superior. From the breakfast buffet full of delicious choices to the à la carte breakfast menu including a shrimp omelet that is simply divine, starting your day here will certainly make you feel spoiled.
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Dinner can be enjoyed outside on the gorgeous terrace overlooking the ocean at candlelit tables (with heat lamps overhead for chilly nights).
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This ambience makes for an incredibly romantic meal which is only rivaled by the food and service. The wait staff at this first-class restaurant caters to your every whim, anticipating all your needs. From the careful selection of the wine to accompany your dishes, to their best recommendations to suit your tastes, they are invested in your satisfaction and beyond. The food is cooked to perfection making every morsel more delicious than the next. The late-night fire pit is also very inviting after a long day. Sit, relax and warm up from the chilly Florida nights.
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5. It’s Stateside
Feeling like getting on a long plane ride to reach an exotic destination is more than you can handle following the stress of wedding planning? Beyond its obvious beauty, LaPlaya also holds the beauty of being stateside — just a short trip from most major US cities.
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If you’re looking to order up a cup of uncomplicated with your honeymoon, then LaPlaya is a sure thing. At this lovely resort, you get all the beauty of an exotic destination close to home.
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