Naples Photos

Photos by CHIARA ASSI

  • Amaretti cookies
  • Amaretti cookies
  • Tiny bikinis, pina coladas and watersports: Fort Myers Beach is the perfect spot for a party animal.
  • Nassau, Bahamas; the Fascination spent 24 fun-filled hours docked next to Paradise Island and Atlantis resort.
  • The Carnival Fascination features 10 decks, several dining options, four swimming pools, and everything else you might need for a dream vacation.
  • The moon rising above us as we make it back to the dock.
  • Captain John Murray keeps everyone entertained on board of his sailboat, 'All In'
  • The Earth's shadow slowly creeps up on the Moon.
  • A little after 9 p.m. on Feb. 20th the lunar eclipse becomes visible.
  • Ham croquettes - deep fried and delicious - are a great way to start your Cuban lunch.
  • Tender meat, melted Swiss and tangy mustard: the most delicious Cuban sandwich in town is at Taco Mix.
  • Taco Mix still serves Mexican fare alongside a good selection of Cuban dishes, like this well stacked beef taco.
  • If spicy chocolate isn't your thing the World Market offers many other sweet options.
  • Mango... melon... espresso... so many vodkas so little time!
  • Where else can you find cool skateboards in Naples?
  • Cupcake underwear! How deliciously useless...
  • If you think that this is a lot of beads, wait until you see how many more they have at Bonita Bead.
  • Nothing says 'I love you' like Barry's Greatest Hits on vinyl...
  • A cold Peroni and some bread, the perfect way to wait for your pizza to be ready.
  • A simple chopped onion and sliced onion pizza, my idea of the perfect meal.
  • Just us, the sun and the birds
  • Boating down Estero River might sound easy enough, but it took MacGyver-like skills to make to survive our trip without a sea-tow.
  • Gifts in a jar make a perfectly adorable, and portable, present.
  • Gifts in a jar are cheap to make and look (and taste) great!
  • Love pets? Help kittens like Ernie find a new home.
  • Assembling a Christmas box is easy... and will make a child happy.
  • The Medianoche sandwich, a twist on the classic Cuban.
  • The Classic Cuban... unfortunately this particular one was cold and packed with mayo.
  • The portions at Em-On's are very generous.
  • Heidi was feeling confident no one would dunk her...
  • Doc's Beach House owner Boe got kissed by the party fairy.
  • Beach worker Jason was making sure that everyone got a nice sausage sandwich with onions and peppers.
  • Barb and Cindy ready to drink some beers!
  • Brian spent a lot of money trying to dunk Kevin.
  • Tommy getting ready to dunk Kevin in the dunk-tank.
  • Pat and Jeremy playing cornhole on Bonita Beach.
  • Another 'innocent' victim...
  • Beach manager Kevin Nobis is about to get dunked!
  • Jeremy was the first dunk-tank victim.
  • Mike has so many ex-girlfriends one arm is not enough anymore...
  • Lauren and Pat enjoying the Saturday afternoon in front of Doc's.
  • Old timers Debbie, Jeff and Jack drinking beers at the beach to celebrate Doc's anniversary.
  • Kevin, beach manager, and Peggy, one of Doc's most faithful employees.
  • Bonita Jetski and Parasail employees Jeremy, Pat, Kevin and Andrew have been around for (almost) as long as Doc's.
  • All the way from Germany Marcus and his friend toast to Doc's!
  • Cindy, owner of the Tiki Bar Cafe, and Boe Cibula, owner of Doc's Beach House.
  • Michelle and Sloane were ready to celebrate 20 years of cold beers on the beach.
  • If you wnat to buy good wine without going broke check out Total Wine in Fort Myers and Discount Groceries in Bonita.
  • White Merlot Terre Palladiane is light and refreshing, the perfect wine for a hot Florida night.