The Inn on Fifth is an elegant, well-appointed, inn located in the heart of 'Old Naples,' Florida offering a 'Romance on Fifth' vacation package that includes three days / two nights' accommodations, a couple's massage in the hotel's Asian-inspired spa, champagne and chocolate in your room, complimentary breakfast each morning and dinner for two in a nearby Italian restaurant, making for an ideal mini-break for any couple that wants to get closer for the next 48 hours.

Mediterranean influenced architecture (typical in historic Naples) defines this European style inn with 87 warm and comfortable guest rooms featuring deluxe bedding and exquisite fine furnishings. Guest bathrooms were recently upgraded with Travertini tile imported from Italy. There's a tranquil pool and courtyard with a Jacuzzi and waterfall for two located on the 2nd floor rooftop. For the active couple, hotels guests have privileges to the Cambier Tennis Courts right across the street with 12 Hydro-Grid Har-Tru courts (after golf, tennis is the most popular sport in Naples) as well as a state of the art Nautilus fitness center.

The hotel's owner, Philip McCabe, a Boston-native and second generation Irish-American, custom-designed an authentic Irish pub, McCabe's Irish Pub & Grill, off the main lobby, which is reminiscent of some of Ireland's oldest surviving pubs with live Irish bands playing on weekend nights. For a more upscale experience, Truluck's Seafood, Steak and Crab House is also under the hotel's same roof.

The Inn on Fifth is a landmark on Naples's Fifth Avenue, the resort town's premier destination for fine dining, shopping in boutiques (think Lily Pulitzer meets Coach), browsing art galleries and light strolls. At the far Western end of the posh avenue lies a wide panorama of the Gulf of Mexico, where lovebirds can view the orange-kissed Florida sunset nightly. (Bring your blanket and bottle of Veuve...) While Naples nightlife may be a bit subdued for any seasoned urbanite, for those seeking a quiet, stress-free couple of days, in a luxurious and privileged local, it more than serves its purpose. The quaint, traditional Inn on Fifth offers privacy and comfort attractive to those with a taste for the finer things in life.

Famous for its 1,600 holes of golf and pristine white sand beaches, Naples has been a desirable destination for years. The Inn On Fifth is a classic, charming and relaxing inn perfect for a romantic weekend escape.

*The 'Romance on Fifth' vacation package starts at $578 for double occupancy and doesn't include taxes or gratuites. Prices, of course, vary depending on season and room availability.

The Inn on Fifth
699 5th Avenue South
Naples, Florida, 34102
239- 403-8777
www.innonfifth.com

The Vines of Mendoza Private Vineyard Estates

Have you ever thought about owning your own brand of wine?  Michael Evans has and believe me he’s not alone.  Michael, an American entrepreneur and former political consultant, is founder and president of The Vines of Mendoza, situated in the heart of Argentina’s wine region.  Michael was so moved by the beauty there during a vacation in 2004, that he decided to move to South America and pursue his dream.  He soon met his partner Pablo Gimenez Riili, a Mendoza native and third generation wine maker and together they raised enough money (along with family, friends and other investors) to purchase over 900 acres of land at the base of the Andes in the heart of the Uco Valley, where the company was officially founded in 2005.  They then hired renowned viticulturist and sommelier Santiago Achával, who has been recognized as one of the world’s leaders in winemaking.

The Omphoy Hotel - Palm Beach Redefined

The Omphoy Ocean Resort in Palm Beach, Florida has redefined the classic and exclusive resort destination on Florida’s Gold Coast.  Opened in July 2009, the hotel is the creation of owner & designer Leslie Schlesinger (who along with her husband owns the Brazilian Court also in Palm Beach) and is a complete departure from Palm Beach as we know it. 

Nestled in the Brazilian jungle, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean in the mountains along the southern Coast of São Sebastião, about 125 east of Sao Paulo, is the creation of Edson Pavão, businessman and entrepreneur.  Ilha de Toque Toque Boutique Hotel requires little introduction and escapes every descriptive cliché about a beautiful, tropical paradise.  The 10 room “pousada” is so seamlessly and smartly constructed in the natural landscape (literally – the walls are made of eco-bricks), that the line between earth and shelter blurs. 

 

 

Estancia Villa Maria
Equestrian & Golf Estates – Resort

Located only a 45-minute drive from Buenos Aires, Estancia Villa Maria lets guests explore a beautiful and exclusive Argentine country estate – with a level of luxury and service that parallels a five-star resort.

Art lovers will feel right at home in , located in Mendoza, the capital of Argentina’s wine region.  An urban oasis in the heart of Mendoza’s city center, the property is eloquently described as “a unique boutique complex” with “just 11 exclusive units, emphasizing Architecture, Art, Design & Lighting.”  Its boutique character rivals some of Buenos Aires’ trendier hotels but is dramatically different in its surrounding landscape.

Buenos Aires is a huge city with thirteen million people living in the greater metro area.  While it is low on the list of the top 20 largest cities by metropolitan area, most people don’t know that it’s the second largest city in South America (after Sao Paulo).  In many big cities with urban sprawl of this kind people often create enclaves to escape the hustle and bustle of the centro (downtown).  Palermo (like the Sicilian capital) is one of these that stands out for its’ vibrant originality and in your face style quotient.