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Southwest Florida
Forces of Nature
By LISA SIMUNDSON
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Drafting a checklist for your next meeting? Don’t forget the fresh air and v itamin D. Both are in ample supply along the sunny southwest coast of Florida, a lush slice of the subtropics stretching from Charlotte Harbor down to the Everglades, where swamp trekking, wildlife watching, paddling secluded waterways and cycling through leafy forests are like a sigh of relief after a day spent in seminars.
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“Meetings and conferences can be a little stressful, so we’re very fortunate to have a sure-fire stress reducer if you’re looking for something to do when the meetings are done,” says Lorah Steiner, tourism director of the Charlotte Harbor Visitor and Convention Bureau, whose region of protected wildlife preserves, scenic fishing villages and miles of unspoiled waterways is among the state’s most pristine.
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News Trends
Southwest Florida - Hikes, Bikes and Other Likes
By LISA SIMUNDSON
It’s moving day in Southwest Florida. The following activities can definitely add the get-up-and-go to any meeting itinerary.
PHOTO SAFARI
Attendees will earn their “swamp legs” while honing their photography skills on an eco photo expedition through the western Everglades with nature photographer Rick Cruz (www.rickcruzexpeditions.com), a 20-year veteran of nature photography who specializes in Everglades landscapes.
THE GARDEN PATH
The newly completed Naples Botanical Garden (www.naplesgarden.org) features a number of different garden styles, including Asian, Brazilian and the Preserve, a large area of natural land with native Florida plants, animals and birds. Planners can arrange hiking treks, birding tours, geocaching and fitness outings.
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Meetings Makers
By LISA SIMUNDSON
FLORIDA
- With a few convention centers and a slew of hotels and resorts dedicated to meetings, Southwest Florida balances its wild side with state-of-the-art facilities for gatherings of any size.
In the Naples/Marco Island area, there is literally a size to fit all, from 225,000 square feet of event space at the Marco Island Marriott Beach Resort to 4,000 square feet at the Mediterranean-flavored Bellasera Hotel, or the intimate meeting rooms of Naples Bay Resort.
You can meet beachside, with a huge spa and golf course at hand, at the Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club, boasting 34,000 square feet of function space, or stay in the heart of downtown Naples’ shopping and dining scene at the lovely Inn on Fifth, which is expanding to include 32 new club-level suites while increasing its meeting space to nearly 9,000 square feet.
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