Elite Traveler Winter 2023/24

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The Ritz-Carlton, Naples: An icon reborn

The poolside has received a stylish touch-up

tides and this locale’s vintage charm. A full-service bar is highlighted by a dramatic light installation and is ready to prepare anything from aperitifs to nightcaps. The addition of three new culinary experiences means The Ritz-Carlton, Naples now o ff ers eight di ff erent dining options. The new resort lobby and bar is set to once again be a favored meeting spot for the Naples community. A selection of light re fi ned delicacies like oysters, caviar, crispy tuna and wagyu tru ffl e sliders, pair elegantly with the new master sommelier-curated champagne tasting menu. Providing a new lunch and dinner alternative, vegetable-forward restaurant Sofra brings shareable dishes from the Eastern Mediterranean to the ground fl oor of the new Vanderbilt Tower. Seasonal plates, based on a foundation of local produce and daily catch, are served just steps away from the pool. The resort’s co ff ee shop, Moka, has also debuted, o ff ering drinks from hand-picked beans, specially selected in partnership with a third-generation roasting family. The poolside experience has also received a stylish touch-up. Ten fully enclosed, air-conditioned bungalows provide elevated luxury, each with its own private bath, television, entertainment system and bar. While ten new cabanas exude the classic luxury Florida experience that will keep guests coming back for more. For more information, contact +1 239 598 3300, ritzcarlton.com

Following a multi-year renovation, the beloved Ritz-Carlton, Naples has reopened its doors — transformed with a stunning new look . Serving its esteemed clientele for almost 40 years, The Ritz-Carlton, Naples is a stalwart of Florida’s luxury hotel scene. This redesign only further establishes its position. Seasoned visitors will immediately notice the biggest addition, the new Vanderbilt Tower that brings 70 Club Level guest rooms, alongside a Ritz-Carlton Club Lounge, new resort lobby and three dining options. The refresh also covers the extensive redesign of all 474 guest rooms and suites in addition to revitalizing the outdoor spaces with new pools, bungalows and cabanas. The new interiors, designed by architect Cooper Carry in collaboration with Parker Torres Design, pay homage to the resort’s heritage. “It is an honor to bring this incredible transformation to life at our iconic resort,” said area general manager, Mark Ferland. “The stunning redesign coupled with new experiences invites guests to celebrate their memories and create new traditions.” Designed exclusively for Club Level guests, the new 14- fl oor Vanderbilt Tower features 70 highly appointed and spacious new guest rooms, served by a dedicated check-in. There is also a new expansive 4,000-sq-ft Ritz-Carlton Club Lounge that exceeds the demands of today’s luxury traveler. Floor-to-ceiling windows bathe the lounge in coastal sun, while interior stylings give a nod to the change of the

The gorgeous lobby bar

Gumbo Limbo, the oceanside restaurant

Photo Christopher Cypert