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The Luxurious Art of Slow Travel
Rail Journeys The Eastern & Oriental Express traveling through Malaysia | Photos courtesy of Belmond.com There's such a sense of...
Karen Bartlett
Mar 263 min read


Book Review by Anna Karras Adventures in the Louvre: How to Fall in Love with the World’s Greatest Museum
The Mona Lisa. The Venus de Milo. The Winged Victory of Samothrace. These three works of art are the most famous and iconic pieces in the...
Anna Karras
Mar 243 min read


St. Patrick's Day Parade
Photos Courtesy of Fifth Avenue South The St. Patrick’s Day Parade is set for March 15 at 11 a.m. and runs for just over two hours! In...
Guest Writer
Feb 251 min read


Book Reviewed by Anna Karras - The Silent Resistance: A Novel
Most people are unfamiliar with Norway’s role in World War II. Germany invaded on April 9, 1940 and occupied it until they officially...
Anna Karras
Feb 242 min read


Wilmington
The Other Southern Sister When built Battleship NC was called the greatest sea weapon in the world. | From Battleship NC Facebook When...
Karen Bartlett
Nov 23, 20244 min read


Unwrap the Magic on Fifth Avenue South
The holiday season has arrived once again, and Fifth Avenue South is already sparkling with festive cheer. As the beloved song goes,...
Guest Writer
Nov 23, 20243 min read


47th Annual “Christmas on Third” festival
A month-long calendar of events for all ages Holiday festivities have already begun on Third Street. Third Street South, Naples’ historic...
Guest Writer
Nov 23, 20241 min read


Book review by Anna Karras
Death at the Sign of the Rook: A Jackson Brodie Book Private detective Jackson Brodie is aging, and he can’t deny it. In fact, he bought...
Anna Karras
Oct 29, 20242 min read


Toulouse
La Ville Rose Pont-Saint-Pierre | Photo by David Harmantas Imagine a medieval city painted by nature in a palette that changes from pink...
Karen Bartlett
Oct 29, 20244 min read


Mystery and History Top Friends of the Library’s Author Spotlight
Events benefiting Collier County Public Libraries Wealth, jewels, and lavish mansions on Miami’s Biscayne Bay, coupled with adultery,...
Guest Writer
Oct 28, 20243 min read


Forest bathing is ‘wellness in the woods’
Courtesy of Unity of Naples There may be nothing more relaxing than sitting still in the forest and listening to the wind rustle the...
Robin F. DeMattia
Oct 28, 20242 min read


Elite Jets earns top UF honor for Gator-led businesses
University of Florida’s Gator 100 taps Naples company led by Class of 1987 alum Stephen Myers, a neurobiology graduate turned pilot, tech...
Priority Marketing
Jul 29, 20242 min read


All Things Grimm
Time travel into the Hessen countryside Löwenburg Castle in the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Bergpark, Wilhelmshöhe complete with an...
Karen Bartlett
Mar 28, 20244 min read


Exploring the Depths of Dark Spots
Wischy | shutterstock Hyperpigmentation, or dark spots, is a common skin condition that affects many people. These dark spots can occur...
Guest Writer
Mar 28, 20243 min read


The intersection of spas and men
Monkey Business Images In recent years, there has been a growing interest and demand for men to visit medical spas. Traditionally, these...
Guest Writer
Mar 28, 20242 min read


The right med spa for you
Standret | shutterstock A medical spa, also known as a medical spa or med spa, is a hybrid facility that combines the services of a day...
Guest Writer
Mar 28, 20242 min read


Book Review by Anna Karras - The Berry Pickers: A Novel
Six-year-old Joe and four-year-old Ruthie are the kind of brother and sister that get along. But even at this young age, they knew they...
Anna Karras
Feb 27, 20242 min read


The Country Club of Naples
“Where members become friends” Situated on 160 acres in the heart of Naples, The Country Club of Naples (CCN) continues its legacy as one...
Laurie Mellor
Feb 27, 20243 min read


Barge Rosa
Six Days and 700 Years In Gascony Barge Rosa | Photos by Karen T. Bartlett In an age when a 20-deck, 5000-passenger city at sea can slice...
Karen Bartlett
Feb 27, 20243 min read


Friendlier, quieter nighttime skies
How a voluntary airport curfew has made a difference in one year It’s only taken a year for the Naples Airport Authority’s voluntary...
Chris Rozansky
Feb 27, 20243 min read
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