Naples, FLA
 

Hello,
My sister and I are planning our first visit to Naples for a girl's weekend. Tips on where to stay and any idea how far the drive is to Cape Coral? Any good restaurant ideas? Thanks!!!

Have you done any research, like doing a search here?
We need to know what you're looking for -- a place on the beach or where the bars and restaurants are? Want to spend $500 a night (easy) or less?
What kind of restaurant are you looking for and again, how much do you want to pay. I don't know whether to recommend MacDonald's or the Ritz unless you tell us a whole lot more.

Hmmm - good point Patrick. I would say I would like a boutique-y, charming hotel in the $350 range. I don't care if it's on the beach or in the bar/restaurant area. For restaurants, we like nice places, but are also looking for local flavor. Fun and festive! Good food and good atmosphere are more important than price. Thanks!

I'm guessing you'd like "downtown" more that the northern beach areas. I'd suggest either BellaSera or The Inn on Fifth. There are dozens of fun, colorful, and popular restaurants on Fifth Avenue South, the main street.

...and to answer your other question, if you stay downtown, you are far away, both due to the route and the traffic, from Cape Coral. (Why do you want to go there? Other than to see someone you know who lives there, I can't think of even one reason to leave Naples to go there.) Have a nice trip!

bamakelly is so right. I suggest if you know someone in Cape Coral, treat them to lunch one day in Naples, and save the wasted gas money getting to that God forsaken place.