THE NAPLES FLORIDA TRAVEL GUIDE | What to Do in This Luxurious Florida Beach Town

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  • Опубликовано: 9 июн 2024
  • Let us be your Naples Florida travel guides as we show you the best things to do in this luxurious Florida beach town. In this 2023 travel guide, we’ll take you to the best beaches, bars, and restaurants that Naples and North Naples have to offer. We'll also show you why Naples is a nature lovers dream, as we'll take you to some amazing parks, gardens, and even an exotic bird sanctuary.
    Thank you so much for our AirBNB hosts for providing us with a free stay in Naples while filming this video. At the 13:40 mark of this video, give you a tour of the beachy, newly updated AirBNB. If you'd like to book this AirBNB (or one of the other neighboring units) for your own Naples vacation, you can access the listings via the links below.
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    Timeline:
    00:00 - #1 Intro
    00:39 - #2 Morning at the Beach
    02:52 - #3 Lunch at the Pub
    05:30 - #4 A Grand Garden
    08:57 - #5 Sunset at the Pier
    10:33 - #6 A Tin City Treat
    12:17 - #7 A Delicous Dinner and Drinks (on a budget)
    13:40 - #8 East Naples AirBNB Tour
    16:31 - #9 A Marvelous Market
    18:09 - #10 A Stellar (Bird) Sanctuary
    23:24 - #11 A Swamp Sanctuary
    26:34 - #12 Hiking with Gators
    29:16 - #13 A Marvelous Mexican Dinner
    30:06 - #14 Beers Before Bed
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    Lowdermilk Beach Park - www.naplesgov.com/parksrec/pa...
    Old Naples Pub - www.oldnaplespub.com
    Naples Botanical Garden - www.naplesgarden.org
    Naples Pier - www.naplesgov.com/parksrec/pa...
    Mon"Key" Buntz - monkeybreadfactory.com
    Harold's Place - www.naplesharoldsplace.com
    Seed to Table - seedtotablemarket.com
    The Bird Gardens of Naples - thebirdgardensofnaples.org
    Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary - corkscrew.audubon.org
    Crew Rookery Bird Trail - crewtrust.org/bird-rookery-sw...
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    Ankrolab Brewing Company - ankrolab.com
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Комментарии • 177

  • @Explorcation
    @Explorcation  Год назад +7

    Thanks for exploring Naples with us! If you haven't been, what would you be most excited to do in the Naples area? Would you consider paying the $25 admission fee to see the Botanical Garden?
    If you have visited, or are familiar with the Naples area and have any additional recommendations of places to visit and things to do, be sure to leave them in the comments!
    Thanks so much for watching. Make sure you are subscribed with the notifications turned on so you won't miss the Marco Island episode next week!

    • @annayeboah2008
      @annayeboah2008 Год назад +1

      Great video! I would absolutely pay the $25. That is one of the most beautiful gardens and unique experiences that I've seen!

    • @Explorcation
      @Explorcation  Год назад

      @@annayeboah2008 thank you so much for watching and commenting, visiting the gardens really is a gorgeous and peaceful experience :)

    • @stevewalther2293
      @stevewalther2293 10 месяцев назад +1

      You should have filmed your drive from St. Pete all the way to Naples...to show how absolutely stunning and beautiful Florida is...green grass and trees for hundreds of miles...😃

    • @Explorcation
      @Explorcation  10 месяцев назад +1

      @@stevewalther2293 lol if only everyone had as much time on their hands as you do, Steve!

  • @agostinoc9927
    @agostinoc9927 Год назад +13

    You guys blew it out of the water with this video ,finally an unbiased video not from a real estate agent, keep up the great work we’ll keep watching
    Will be visiting next months of videos like this are appreciated

    • @Explorcation
      @Explorcation  Год назад +1

      Thank you! We definitely bring a different style and point of view from most of the realtor channels, and we're glad that you appreciate it!

  • @jaypenha5352
    @jaypenha5352 2 месяца назад +2

    This is bar none, THE best tour video I have ever seen of Florida. In a couple weeks, I am taking my family to visit Naples. We got an air bnb in North Port, but I am definitely willing to drive down south for an hour to visit this city. My wife and kids are absolutely going to love the bird gardens sanctuary. That just might be the highlight of our trip when we go. 😎😌

    • @Explorcation
      @Explorcation  2 месяца назад

      Thank you so much for this kind and encouraging comment, Jay! We're so happy to hear about your family's upcoming trip to Florida, and we really hope our videos help you to make the most of your time here. We're sure your kids will LOVE the bird sanctuary. Just make sure you sign up if you haven't already.

  • @lorrainemorales9649
    @lorrainemorales9649 24 дня назад +1

    I just found your channel and you both do such an incredible job, so much attention to detail, just fantastic,

    • @Explorcation
      @Explorcation  22 дня назад

      Thank you so much for watching and for your feedback. We are so glad you found our channel too :)

  • @MissaLifeStyle
    @MissaLifeStyle Год назад +7

    Wow! Florida has so much to offer that we didn’t even know about. Thanks for sharing all of your adventures. Naples looks gorgeous. ❤

    • @Explorcation
      @Explorcation  Год назад

      We are discovering new things each and ever day! Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to comment.

  • @sebastianlombana6144
    @sebastianlombana6144 5 месяцев назад +3

    This video was awesome!!! You guys seriously knows how to have an amazing time!!! 👏🏻

    • @Explorcation
      @Explorcation  5 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks, Sebastian! We do our best!

  • @gmpny3945
    @gmpny3945 Год назад +5

    Thank you for sharing this wonderful video of Naples. You two aced it again! I especially liked the Botanical Gardens, Bird preserve and Nature walk. The price of admission may seem steep but connecting with nature and all its animals is priceless. Thank you again for all you do.

    • @Explorcation
      @Explorcation  Год назад

      Thank you so much for your continued support! We were so happy when we found so many great nature options when researching Naples. As much as we love beaches and drinks/dining, it's great to switch it up and get out on some trails! We hope we'll have a lot more nature and animals in our channel going forward!

  • @anthonyvalenti9093
    @anthonyvalenti9093 Год назад +2

    Great video! Yes, life is better with money.

    • @Explorcation
      @Explorcation  Год назад

      Yup, we could definitely be happy retired in Naples with a few million dollars 😄

  • @jimcwik7529
    @jimcwik7529 Год назад +2

    One of my favorite videos you have done! Can’t wait to check out Naples

    • @Explorcation
      @Explorcation  Год назад

      Thanks, Jim. We know you've seen A LOT of them so that means a lot!

  • @michaelstein7995
    @michaelstein7995 Год назад +3

    seed to table is a must

    • @Explorcation
      @Explorcation  Год назад

      No argument here, Michael! Thanks for watching.

  • @captainandrewcrabtree6535
    @captainandrewcrabtree6535 Год назад +5

    Nice video! My grandparents had a condo in Naples, and I was lucky enough to spend some time there back in the day! 🤙🦀🌴

    • @Explorcation
      @Explorcation  Год назад

      Thanks, Drew. We would have loved to experience it back in the day. It's always so interesting to see how these Beach towns change over time.

  • @MichelleBarhamblog
    @MichelleBarhamblog Год назад +2

    Yes our beaches here in Naples, Florida is awesome

    • @Explorcation
      @Explorcation  Год назад +1

      No doubt about that, Michelle! Thanks for watching!

  • @NinaTheRealtorNaplesMarco
    @NinaTheRealtorNaplesMarco Год назад +2

    Excellent video tour of the place I've called "Home" since 1999❣ I came here on vacation and stayed. 😎 LOVE it.

    • @Explorcation
      @Explorcation  Год назад

      Thank you, Nina! We can totally understand why you never left!

  • @WandernfuerGeniesser
    @WandernfuerGeniesser Год назад +2

    Thank you for your beautiful footage from Florida dear friends.
    Greetings from Austria and have a nice day 😎😀👍

  • @cayrab1
    @cayrab1 Год назад +1

    Yay another beautiful fl video! Great job as usual!

    • @Explorcation
      @Explorcation  Год назад +1

      Thank you so much for the support!

  • @kararaehsler3581
    @kararaehsler3581 Год назад +3

    How do you two stay so slim and trim eating all those amazing looking meals??

    • @Explorcation
      @Explorcation  Год назад +2

      Believe it or not, we generally eat quite healthy when not filming videos 😂. We walk pretty much everywhere which also helps, and we also go to our local rock climbing gym a few times a week. Thanks for watching!

  • @altheiasarenas5427
    @altheiasarenas5427 Год назад +2

    Another great video and so informative! Hopeful to visit Naples & Marco Island soon.

    • @Explorcation
      @Explorcation  Год назад

      Thanks so much for the kind comment. We're glad you found the video to be helpful, and we hope you have an awesome time in Naples & Marco Island!

  • @barbarahackett5415
    @barbarahackett5415 Год назад +1

    Loved Seed to Table. We would never have known about it if we had not watched this video. We enjoy your videos.

    • @Explorcation
      @Explorcation  Год назад

      That place is unreal. We're so happy that our video helped you to discover it, Barbara!

  • @TheAverageTourist
    @TheAverageTourist Год назад +1

    A beach day would be a perfect day for me these days - we still have so much snow. That pecan pie looked delicious, your dinner also looked great and not too expensive! I think I would have enjoyed that bird sanctuary and that bird singing and dancing lol. And the swamp sanctuary is something I've never seen or done before - so that would be on my list for sure!

    • @Explorcation
      @Explorcation  Год назад

      Oh man shouldn't all that stuff be gone by now?! The bird sanctuary was such a highlight... those birds had so much personality! And of course any time Skylar can get be around gators he's happy 😬

  • @LucasWorldTravel
    @LucasWorldTravel Год назад +1

    I love the pickle appetizer idea. So unique and those vines are incredible! As always, love your beach and sunset footage. It's so beautiful. It doesn't even seem real.

    • @Explorcation
      @Explorcation  Год назад

      Yeah, the pickle pub was pretty unique. We absolutely oved all of those vines! I had to talk Skylar out of seeing how many pickles he could eat, although it probably would have been a pretty entertaining segment of the video 😂. And yes, we are certainly spoiled with our sunsets here. They haven't gotten old and probably never will.

  • @js070965
    @js070965 Год назад +2

    Thank you for your nice video trip. We should visit Naples FL next year (we just come back from Mount Dora area), and we surely use your advice. Sorry for my english. May The Force Be With You !!!

    • @Explorcation
      @Explorcation  Год назад

      We're so happy to hear you enjoyed this video, and your English is great! We hope you are able to visit Naples soon, and that you enjoy it as much as we did! Thanks for watching!

  • @fallenangelsrockband
    @fallenangelsrockband 2 месяца назад +1

    Hi, just spent 3 days in Naples and managed to get to Naples pier, Old Naples Pub, Harold's Place and Monkey Bunz. All great! And really good value. Thanks, we would never have found these places.

    • @Explorcation
      @Explorcation  2 месяца назад +1

      That's so awesome to hear that our video helped you to make the most of your time in Naples! Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to comment!

  • @toddjones1403
    @toddjones1403 Год назад +2

    Skyler enjoys life.

  • @trongnghia2023
    @trongnghia2023 7 месяцев назад +1

    Wonderful and relaxed destination ❤

    • @Explorcation
      @Explorcation  7 месяцев назад

      It really is. We had such a great time there!

  • @scottandersonp.eng.5600
    @scottandersonp.eng.5600 Год назад +1

    This is an awesome video, guys. Actually we used your videos to "guide" us on our recent trip to the gulf coast last month, we found them extremely helpful. We were in Naples as well, it would have been really fun to have bumped into you! However we didn't have much time there but after seeing this we need to return! Thanks again, keep the videos coming

    • @Explorcation
      @Explorcation  Год назад

      Thanks so much, Scott! We're really glad that you've found our videos to be helpful. We always enjoy bumping into our viewers, and perhaps it will happen on one of you next gulf coast vacations!

  • @EW-cq6yv
    @EW-cq6yv Год назад +1

    Your videos are always so amazing and makes me want to move to FL before I second guess myself. Thanks for sharing!

    • @Explorcation
      @Explorcation  Год назад +1

      Thanks so much for watching and for the kind comment! We second guessed ourselves several times before we finally pulled the trigger and moved to Florida. We have not regretted it once!

  • @obesia1873
    @obesia1873 5 месяцев назад +1

    Richard could win Rupaul's drag race with these dance moves and glam looks

    • @Explorcation
      @Explorcation  5 месяцев назад

      Ahhh I really needed this comment today 😂 One of the best we've seen on our channel in a long time! But yeah, Richard would surely be the odds-on favorite!

  • @missdizziest
    @missdizziest Год назад +2

    This was a fandabby dosy video, we've missed them! I wasn't interested in Naples....until you visited the BIRD SANCTUARY, omg, you'd never get me out of there 😂. And then the nature parks....wow, just stunning, and we'd definitely have our binos and camera. I am surprised you still hunt out gators....thought they would have been ten a penny in Florida 😊.

    • @Explorcation
      @Explorcation  Год назад +2

      Yeah we were definitely the last ones to leave that bird sanctuary! It was the best place ever. Skylar is now convinced that we need to have a pet cockatoo and emu someday 😂

  • @BeingBedingfield
    @BeingBedingfield Год назад +1

    Wait, did Skylar just order a salad 😅
    $25 for the botanical gardens is quite steep 😬 but the live music seemed like a nice vibe, and the gardens look really beautiful 😍
    Just love your Airbnb! It’s so bright and clean.
    Seed to Table looks like our kind of place 🤗 how cool that the meat you buy can be cooked on site…that’s so amazing!
    The bird experience seems awesome 🥹🥰
    Love that long boardwalk through the sanctuary.
    Oh no…that gator is way too close 😖
    Yay for delicious looking Mexican food 🤤
    You guys sure packed a lot into 2 days 🙌

    • @Explorcation
      @Explorcation  Год назад

      If you pour enough of two of Skylar's favorite things (bacon and blue cheese), he will eat it 🤣. The gator was definitely a little to close for my comfort, but thankfully he seemed quite sleepy! It was a busy two days for sure, and we still had another one after it. I still don't think we've caught up on sleep!

  • @fredrikgranberg6542
    @fredrikgranberg6542 Год назад +2

    Thanks for sharing this great video! We are visiting Florida in a week and start in Naples. We have been waiting for you to make a video on Naples, perfect timing ;) Your videos have really helped us planning our vacation. We will also stay in Sarasota and Venice on the west coast :)

    • @Explorcation
      @Explorcation  Год назад +1

      Wow what great timing! We're glad our videos have been able to help you in your Florida vacation planning, and we hope you have a wonderful time in Naples!

  • @joeyleclair8049
    @joeyleclair8049 9 месяцев назад +1

    Love these videos ❤

    • @Explorcation
      @Explorcation  9 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to comment, Joey!

  • @ThereandBeck
    @ThereandBeck Год назад +2

    Thank you for sharing your travels with us! We are so excited to check out all that Naples has to offer. Loving your new hat!! and I would eat the pickles with you, but not sure Larry will. He doesn't even like when I have him open the jar lol Everything looked beautiful and so informative. cant wait to see the next one!

    • @Explorcation
      @Explorcation  Год назад

      LOL a pickle pub is probably not a great place for Larry then! But we're sure you'll still manage to have yourselves a great time when you do visit Naples!

  • @ramunegaizutis1286
    @ramunegaizutis1286 Год назад +2

    Loved this video so much! You did a great job! We haven't been back to the Naples/Marco island since before the pandemic. Miss it so much! The price of admission to the botanical gardens is a little steep but maybe worth if you can spend all day there. Looking forward to you Marco Island video already!! ❤

    • @Explorcation
      @Explorcation  Год назад +2

      Thanks, Ramune! We can't believe it's taken us almost 10 years of living in Florida to finally explore Naples. We agree on the gardens. If we would have had the entire day there (and could have really enjoyed the musicians) it would have no doubt been worth the cost of admission. We had originally planned on including Marco Island in this video, but when we finished Naples and it was already 31 minutes long, we decided we better just do Marco as its own video!

  • @Stephanie-oy5wc
    @Stephanie-oy5wc Год назад +1

    Thanks for sharing

  • @reginathornton7433
    @reginathornton7433 Год назад +2

    Always wanted to vacation in Naples. But was pressured to go to Cancun instead. What a Beautiful place. On my List to vacation!

    • @Explorcation
      @Explorcation  Год назад +1

      Naples sure is a night and day difference from Cancun, Regina! It really is a beautiful place. We loved all the beautiful architecture and landscaping in downtown Naples, but also all of the outdoor adventure activities up in North Naples. We feel like anyone could find something for them in Naples.

    • @reginathornton7433
      @reginathornton7433 Год назад +1

      @@ExplorcationDefinitely going to visit Naples. Beautiful. Heard someone say 25+ years ago that he moved from New York to Naples after doing lots of research & he LOVES it.

  • @gladysgriffin7347
    @gladysgriffin7347 6 месяцев назад +1

    Excellent guide

    • @Explorcation
      @Explorcation  5 месяцев назад

      Thank you! We enjoyed Naples so much.

  • @adventurefieldsupportaccou2170
    @adventurefieldsupportaccou2170 Год назад +1

    Very nice place and great view👍✅nice video friend🌟have a nice day💫

    • @Explorcation
      @Explorcation  Год назад

      It really is a very nice place. Thank you so much for the support! Have a great day.

  • @philt1658
    @philt1658 Год назад +3

    On our last visit to Marie Selby Gardens in Sarasota we decided to purchase an annual membership for $100 rather than pay the one time $50 entrance fee for two. The membership is good for almost all the botanical gardens in Florida, including Bok Tower in Lake Wales. It is also good at gardens, house tours, and museums all over the USA. We use it extensively in New England and upstate New York during the summer. It is definitely worth it.

    • @Explorcation
      @Explorcation  Год назад

      Wow that sounds like an amazing deal. Thanks so much for sharing this information. It sounds like we'll most likely be purchasing one of these passes in the future. Thanks so much for taking the time to share!

  • @ultanwoods
    @ultanwoods Год назад +1

    Great video guys

    • @Explorcation
      @Explorcation  Год назад

      Thanks so much! We had a great time making it!

  • @kyleharris2437
    @kyleharris2437 3 месяца назад +1

    The botanical gardens are awesome! I visited it probably 6 years ago, and the admission wasn't as bad as it is now. $25/person is pretty steep, but it's definitely super cool.

    • @Explorcation
      @Explorcation  2 месяца назад

      We agree Kyle. Normally we would not pay $25 to visit a botanical gardens, but for this one, it's probably worth it!

  • @reneetruby1565
    @reneetruby1565 11 месяцев назад

    I live in Naples Florida and my dad works at the botanical gardens so we always got to go for free it is definitely worth it!

    • @Explorcation
      @Explorcation  11 месяцев назад

      Oh wow that's great that you can go to the gardens for free. We would go all the time!

  • @stevewalther2293
    @stevewalther2293 10 месяцев назад +1

    Wow...more beaches bars and restaurants....

    • @Explorcation
      @Explorcation  10 месяцев назад +1

      + bird rescue, botanical garden, and parks.

    • @stevewalther2293
      @stevewalther2293 10 месяцев назад +1

      @@Explorcation my grandparents would love that...

    • @Explorcation
      @Explorcation  10 месяцев назад

      Us and your grandparents should hang out 😂

  • @unbreakableadam
    @unbreakableadam Год назад +1

    Awesome video! I love your channel! Although it does make me a little jealous sometimes haha. I also loved hearing the reggae during the video

    • @Explorcation
      @Explorcation  Год назад

      Thanks so much, Adam! We love reggae and always try to slip a reggae song or two into our videos. It is the best beach music, after all!

  • @kimenfield195
    @kimenfield195 Год назад +2

    Great video! It was fun to see somewhere familiar too! We stayed in Naples about 6 years ago and I remember going to the Monkey Bread place! You are a lot braver than I am, that gator was a little too close for my comfort! :)

    • @Explorcation
      @Explorcation  Год назад +1

      We could hardly believe it when we discovered there was a business that specialized in monkey bread. We both immediately knew that it was going to be in the video 😆We're glad you enjoyed the video and that it was able to bring back some good memories!

  • @GoldCoastExplorer
    @GoldCoastExplorer 4 месяца назад +1

    Great Work ❤

  • @tylerdauber1175
    @tylerdauber1175 4 месяца назад +1

    How dare you, those 4 legged birds are doing their best lol

  • @mohamedghoul3158
    @mohamedghoul3158 4 месяца назад +1

    Very good

    • @Explorcation
      @Explorcation  4 месяца назад

      Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to comment!

  • @moniquea7318
    @moniquea7318 Год назад +2

    on 5th ave, there’s some amazing happy hour deals at almost all of the restaurants on the strip, some of them have special menus and some are just 50% off the whole menu.

    • @Explorcation
      @Explorcation  Год назад

      Thank you for sharing, we love a good happy hour!

  • @BobCarlson
    @BobCarlson Год назад +1

    I had to look way back in my photos. I last visited Corkscrew Swamp in 2012. I can’t even tell you how many times I’ve been to Tin City in the 80’s and 90’s. The rest of your tour is new to me. Just and hour and a half away we are already making plans to see these sites in April.

    • @Explorcation
      @Explorcation  Год назад +1

      Well after 10 years, I'd say you are definitely due for a return trip to Corkscrew! We had never seen anything quite like the Corkscrew Swamp or Tin City. Both were great experiences. We hope you guys have an awesome time when you visit in April!

  • @genehinders9639
    @genehinders9639 7 месяцев назад +1

    Wow, what a great are to explore! I think Terri would get a kick out of that bird sanctuary as she used to have a cockatoo years ago. I think the Botanical Gardens fee looked like it was worth the price. I'm not so sure about being that close to the gators at the other park though! You've got me bookmarking more places on my google maps page for sure!

    • @Explorcation
      @Explorcation  7 месяцев назад

      Oh yeah we think she would love it. There were so many cockatoos, and they all had so much personality. We agree that the Botanical Gardens was worth it. Especially if you go early and make a day of it. It can keep you entertained for hours.

  • @ikreate4u
    @ikreate4u Год назад +1

    I loved this tour of Naples! Thank you for sharing your experience. I would live to know what precautions are taken for the gator viewing. Being so close and exposed is very scary for me but I would love to be able to see the rest of the birds and creatures.

    • @Explorcation
      @Explorcation  Год назад +1

      We're so glad you enjoyed it! Regarding the gator precautions, the Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary has a raised boardwalk trail, providing more safety and separation from any gators when compared to the Bird Rookery Trail. The trail at the Bird Rookery is known to frequently have gators crossing the actual trail.

    • @zacpardee4833
      @zacpardee4833 9 месяцев назад +1

      Agreed! Awesome video! I’ll have to share this with everyone coming to our wedding this winter in Naples ☺️ These are some of my favourite places - although you caught everywhere with little to no crowds! Amazing. I know you live in Florida, but I agree that gator was a little too close for comfort if you weren’t carrying concealed. Fortunately you made it away safely but do be careful ❤️☺️

  • @agostinoc9927
    @agostinoc9927 Год назад +1

    Closing in on 20K

    • @Explorcation
      @Explorcation  Год назад

      We are! Definitely an exciting milestone. Hopefully the next 20k comes much more quickly!

  • @user-iy6bu7kb8v
    @user-iy6bu7kb8v 3 месяца назад +1

    I would pay 25 to see the gardens for sure

    • @Explorcation
      @Explorcation  3 месяца назад

      We wouldn't pay $25 to see most gardens, but we would for the ones in Naples. They really area amazing.

  • @ikreate4u
    @ikreate4u Год назад +1

    I just spent $26 to get into Marie Selby Botanical Gardens during their Tiffany exhibit. Beautiful but I enjoyed The Sunken Gardens in St Pete more as far as the varieties.

    • @Explorcation
      @Explorcation  Год назад

      Thanks for sharing your experience. We have yet to visit the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens but have been wanting to forever! We love the Sunken Gardens in St. Pete. Have you been to the free gardens in Largo yet?

  • @chrisheffner3024
    @chrisheffner3024 8 месяцев назад +1

    We've been to Marco many times and will be returning soon. Always loved The Sand Bar bar/restaurant. No one ever mentions it,.....any current feedback? Also, what about Goodland? Thanks You!

    • @Explorcation
      @Explorcation  8 месяцев назад +1

      We'd heard good things about the Sandbar and it was on our list of potential spots to visit, but we just ran out of time/appetite. Regarding Goodland, we 100% plan on making a trip there someday to do some paddling and check out the live music scene, both of which we hear are great in Goodland.

  • @randalllevy5307
    @randalllevy5307 4 месяца назад +1

    $25 is definitely worth it to me. I love botanical gardens

    • @Explorcation
      @Explorcation  4 месяца назад +1

      Thanks for watching and weighing in on the Botanical Gardens, they sure are a pretty and relaxing place to explore.

    • @randalllevy5307
      @randalllevy5307 4 месяца назад +1

      @@Explorcation you're very welcome. Wherever I travel, botanical gardens are always a place i like to see.

    • @Explorcation
      @Explorcation  4 месяца назад +1

      @@randalllevy5307 have you looked into any memberships? We weren't aware that many offer reciprocal benefits. It can be an option to save a bit of money when traveling.

    • @randalllevy5307
      @randalllevy5307 4 месяца назад +1

      @@Explorcation i didn't know that either. Thanks for the info. I'm gonna have to look into that now.

    • @Explorcation
      @Explorcation  3 месяца назад +1

      @@randalllevy5307 YW!

  • @ScullyPopASMR
    @ScullyPopASMR Год назад +1

    Upper Echelon Travel Channel.

    • @Explorcation
      @Explorcation  Год назад

      Thanks Scully! We hope to keep making it better!

  • @ikreate4u
    @ikreate4u Год назад +2

    I have a question. Is Naples free from red tide and dead fish now? When I check the beach reports it shows it’s still active but you video shows the beach is clear.
    I live in Sarasota and our beaches, particularly Lido, has been like a smelly putrid open cemetery of dead fish that they have not cleaned. People are now lounging in the dunes and the smell is traveling almost to the street.

    • @Explorcation
      @Explorcation  Год назад +1

      Red tide is no joke and can definitely ruin your day on the beach. We do monitor it quite frequently. We've attached a link to our go-to resource for red tide. We'd suggest scrolling down to the "Beach Conditions Reporting System". coastalscience.noaa.gov/science-areas/stressor-impacts-mitigation/hab-forecasts/gulf-of-mexico/

  • @drunkenpolack4385
    @drunkenpolack4385 11 месяцев назад +1

    239 gang

  • @RoadBlockersG
    @RoadBlockersG 3 месяца назад

    Hey at 27:10 minutes. Where exactly is this or what is the name of this location ?
    Thank you very much ❤

    • @Explorcation
      @Explorcation  3 месяца назад

      Crew Bird Rookery Swamp Trails in Naples.

  • @joselassalle9292
    @joselassalle9292 Год назад +2

    21:20 that's not an emu but a ñandú (Rhea americana), a South American ostrich relative.

    • @Explorcation
      @Explorcation  Год назад

      Thanks so much for pointing this out, Jose. Someone else did as well. Until then, we had never even new that a ñandú (Rhea americana) existed.

  • @PrimeTimeTravelers
    @PrimeTimeTravelers Год назад +1

    Oh yeah we have to get to Naples! That pickle bar was interesting, the food looked good. BLT is a must do for Dan all the time. It's his go to at sandwich spots. This was a very nice vlog to watch, your editing is always so good. How long does it take you to edit one vlog like this? BTW, Harold's Place looked really good and those menu prices were nice!! 🤑

    • @Explorcation
      @Explorcation  Год назад +1

      The pickle pub was definitely one of those weird things we just stumbled upon, but ended up loving! Harold's Place was planned out in advance, and definitely did not disappoint!
      Thanks for the encouraging comments on the editing. As you probably would expect, our videos take a LONG time to edit. anywhere from 1.5 to 2 hours for one minute of video time on average lately... so this video video probably took Skylar somewhere between 45 and 60 hours to edit. It's definitely a full time job (and then some).

    • @PrimeTimeTravelers
      @PrimeTimeTravelers Год назад +1

      @@Explorcation Well the editing time is worth it! They are excellent! Great work!!

    • @Explorcation
      @Explorcation  Год назад

      @@PrimeTimeTravelers thank you so much, we really appreciate the feedback and support.

  • @stevepodraza6363
    @stevepodraza6363 Год назад +1

    Do you have a Marco island vid?👍🏻😃

    • @Explorcation
      @Explorcation  Год назад +2

      We are working on it right now and it will be up on our channel at 10 AM EST next Saturday. Thanks for watching, Steve.

  • @franklysocial
    @franklysocial 11 месяцев назад +1

    Shoulda gone to lazy springs

    • @Explorcation
      @Explorcation  11 месяцев назад

      Thanks for the recommendation. We'll definitely research this place for next time we're in the area!

  • @romanm9718
    @romanm9718 Год назад +1

    Love Naples but the red tide is bad there now.

    • @Explorcation
      @Explorcation  Год назад +1

      So sorry to hear that. We lucked out when we visited, as there did not seem to be any present at all. We hope it goes away soon!

  • @CMJDT
    @CMJDT Год назад +1

    When we were last in Naples probably around 2018, I think the botanical gardens were neat but if they're $25 now, I am not sure it would be worth it unless you're a botanist or extremely avid gardener or something. But the live music would probably be worth going. They didn't have music when we were there. There are many many plants and types of gardens to walk through. So at least it isn't a total ripoff.

    • @Explorcation
      @Explorcation  Год назад +1

      Yeah we agree. If you are only able to spend a couple hours there like we did (and if there is no music), then probably would skip it. But if you have a beautiful day, can spend several hours there, and go when they have the live music, then it's probably worth the $25. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!

    • @CMJDT
      @CMJDT Год назад +1

      @@Explorcation I wasn't sure how to suggest this but we're about to be in the St. Petersburg area in 5 days. We have been scrambling to learn about red tide and how to avoid it and/or still enjoy the beaches despite it. Maybe you could address ways to track it (like through Mote), how to deal with it, health effects, etc in a short video? I know we can't be the only travelers who haven't experienced it first hand before and would be walking in blind without seeing any mention of it. I know you might be reluctant to address it but people should know.

    • @Explorcation
      @Explorcation  Год назад +1

      @@CMJDT oh I am so sorry we weren't able to get back to you sooner. We really hope you were able to enjoy your time around St. Pete and that red tide didn't affect your trip too much.
      Thank you for you suggestion. Experiencing red tide this time of year is not common, so it did kind of took us by surprise. With everything we had going on in our lives we weren't able to put together a video to address it but we sure will keep that in mind for the future.
      If you happen to still be in the area, this is one of the resources we use to track red tide and plan: coastalscience.noaa.gov/science-areas/habs/hab-forecasts/gulf-of-mexico/

  • @MultiTroy63
    @MultiTroy63 Год назад +1

    Where would you pick too live Naples are Sarasota?

    • @Explorcation
      @Explorcation  Год назад

      We lived in Sarasota for 6 years and really enjoyed it. We've never live din Naples, but definitely could see ourselves living there. If we had to chose though, I think we would go with Sarasota mainly due to it's close proximity to St. Pete and Tampa. Plus we LOVE Siesta Key, Longboat Key, and Anna Maria Island which are very close to Sarasota.

  • @Natalie-531
    @Natalie-531 Год назад +1

    Where did you stay on Anna Maria island?

    • @Explorcation
      @Explorcation  Год назад

      Hi Natalie. We always just do day trips when we visit Anna Maria since we live less than an hour away.

    • @brooke5941
      @brooke5941 Год назад +1

      @@Explorcation you are very lucky! My parents are snow birds in palm harbor so I go there but I always want to stay In Florida longer!

    • @Explorcation
      @Explorcation  Год назад

      @@brooke5941 that is nice to have a place to stay when you visit, even though it is probably hard to leave. Thanks so much for watching!

  • @mariapavon3177
    @mariapavon3177 11 месяцев назад +1

    How much was your stay in Naples.

    • @Explorcation
      @Explorcation  11 месяцев назад

      Hello, Maria. Prices for the AirBNB that we stayed in can be found via the following link: www.airbnb.com/rooms/706607867857833347?guests=1&adults=1&s=67&unique_share_id=61bae51c-3da3-4c20-b9df-cd4b2954188a

  • @fredrikgranberg6542
    @fredrikgranberg6542 Год назад +1

    We arrived in Naples today and wanted to have lunch att Harolds place. But unfortunately they have shut down business permanently 😮

    • @Explorcation
      @Explorcation  Год назад

      That's terrible news. We were there less than a month ago and there are reviews of the place from just a few days ago. Is the hotel still open? Did you get any info on why it closed?

    • @fredrikgranberg6542
      @fredrikgranberg6542 Год назад

      @@Explorcation Hi, no it was just a note on the entrance Door. They refer to their other restaurant in Fort Mayers area. We ended up at Pinchers in Tin City instead. Great place with 2 for 1 happy hour 😀

    • @fredrikgranberg6542
      @fredrikgranberg6542 Год назад

      @Explorcation Hi, sorry but we discovered that they actually have not closed down. Google maps routed us to the wrong adress where it unfortunately was a restaurant that went out of business. We saw the Harold's sign from the car 😀

    • @Explorcation
      @Explorcation  Год назад

      @@fredrikgranberg6542 OK great thank you for confirming!

  • @heaven4hockeycards
    @heaven4hockeycards 2 месяца назад +1

    Let's say: Naples is not budget friendly. it's a luxurious city. Better stay, rent a room at Sarasota and go there for a full day. For me, not enough to offer to crack the budget there. You need to be there for the sunset, that's it. ;-) I prefer Sarasota or the nicest St-Petersburg ;-)

    • @Explorcation
      @Explorcation  2 месяца назад +1

      Yeah you sure aren't joking about the lodging prices in Naples. We actually stayed clear up in Fort Myers when we visited Goodland and Everglades city, as the price of a hotel there was less than half of Naples. It was worth the extra 40 minutes in the car.

  • @georgweyand88
    @georgweyand88 Год назад +1

    The emu was actually a rhea

    • @Explorcation
      @Explorcation  Год назад

      Wow we honestly had never even heard of a rhea until now and didn't even realize there were any other birds in the ostrich/emu family. But upon looking up some pictures of them, you are definitely right! Thanks so much fore the information, George!

    • @georgweyand88
      @georgweyand88 Год назад +1

      @@Explorcation Apart from that it was a great video on what to do in Naples. Thanks for sharing.

    • @Explorcation
      @Explorcation  Год назад

      @@georgweyand88 thank you so much, we do appreciate the feedback.

  • @marybutlin5605
    @marybutlin5605 10 месяцев назад +1

    No , i would not pay $25

    • @Explorcation
      @Explorcation  10 месяцев назад

      Thanks for weighing in, Mary!

  • @ahf5471
    @ahf5471 Год назад +2

    Naples is truly boring if you live there. I don’t recommend anyone who is under 60 move there or you will wish you were in the other side of Florida.

    • @Explorcation
      @Explorcation  Год назад +2

      We could see younger, outdoorsy people enjoying the North Naples area. But from our experience the downtown Naples area definitely did seem to be geared towards an older, wealthier crowd.

    • @nickytommymancinelli8066
      @nickytommymancinelli8066 11 месяцев назад

      Beautiful paradise offsets boring u fool

    • @HoldenTheDuckKing_
      @HoldenTheDuckKing_ Месяц назад

      Im young and live in north naples its pretty good here for kids.

  • @Tazman333
    @Tazman333 Год назад +1

    during your viewing of the Airbnb you didn't say how much you paid.

    • @Explorcation
      @Explorcation  Год назад

      The price can really fluctuate based on day of week and time of season. We included a link to the Airbnb in our video description, if you'd like to check the pricing for a specific date. Thanks for watching.