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Aug 10th, 2003, 02:47 PM

theopapa

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Naples Ritz Carlton

We are planning a trip here in December. Is a car necessary, or are most things easily accessible by short cab ride or walking? Thank you in advance.

Aug 10th, 2003, 02:52 PM

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There's not much to walk to. It is a resort hotel and is meant to keep you there, frankly. It is about a 20 minute drive to the center of Naples where the "trendy" and "hot" restaurants are. But a taxi is a possibility. There aren't many of them in Naples, but you can get one from the Ritz.

Aug 10th, 2003, 05:12 PM

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Thanks Patrick. I guess we will be renting a car!

Aug 10th, 2003, 10:59 PM

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I can't think of anything within walking distance of the Ritz. If you plan on staying at the Ritz most of the time, use a cab on the few occasions you will venture out. If you plan on going out and about every day, rent a car.

Aug 12th, 2003, 12:32 PM

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There are a few places within walking distance Da Ru Ma Japanese steak house , Turtle Club seafood and steaks great sunset location for dinner or drinks .Sea Witch seafood /pasta .For cheap eats the Light House . Big dipper deli( breakfast deli and ice cream ) there also is the Naples trolly that will take you all over Naples. Just 2 miles from The RC in the Pavilion shopping center Bha! Bha! Persian Bistro , Angelos Italian & Pizza, China Pavillion Spectators sports Bar Pub food .the RC also has a shuttle that will take to to the other RC Golf and Spa About 4 miles from the RC on Vanderbilt Drive .

Aug 12th, 2003, 12:58 PM

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I took a cab from the Hotel Escalante (downtown Naples) to the Ritz Carlton. It was about a 25.00 cab ride not including the tip.

Aug 12th, 2003, 01:05 PM

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Yes, Ferragamo, taxis are outrageously expensive in Naples.
But car rentals are available for around $30 or even less per day.

Another walk-to place from the Ritz --- the very casual and small Buzz's Lighthouse on the Bay side for great Grouper Rueben Sandwiches. I just had one there Sunday!!

Aug 12th, 2003, 01:17 PM

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After your warning Patrick about "cocktails". I considered that an inexpensive way to enjoy good Champagne watching the beautiful sunset over the ocean at the Ritz outdoor bar. That is one thing in Naples not to miss.