Naples, Florida is a paradise destination with endless golf courses and fabulous high-end shopping along tree-lined avenues. With miles and miles of beautiful white-sand beaches and calm waters, it’s a luxury getaway any of us would dream of visiting.
Naples is located on Southwest Florida’s Gulf Coast at the edge of the Everglades and is notorious for its pier that is popular for fishing and dolphin spotting. Whether you’re hoping for a luxury getaway or a fun-filled family vacation, St. Louis-based private jet company Aero Charter wants you to travel and explore Naples stress-free.
Why Aero Charter Clients Love Naples
We at Aero Charter love taking passengers on our private planes down for weekend getaways as well as longer trips. Naples is the perfect destination for a relaxing or invigorating experience — whichever you prefer. A quick and easy flight with Aero Charter will have you avoiding layovers and long lines.
A trip to Naples from St. Louis allows clients to experience a multitude of restaurants where they can try many different cuisines. Staying at the beautiful resorts and hotels makes clients never want to leave. Plus, being able to play on some of the greatest golf courses or explore some of the most beautiful parks will have you booking your next trip before you’ve even made it home. All in all, there are many reasons why Naples should be your next destination.
What to Do in Naples
Do you constantly like to have activities to do and be on the move? Or, do you prefer to spend your time relaxing on the beach or wandering through store-lined avenues? We want to help you explore Naples to its fullest potential by knowing where to eat, where to sleep and what to do.
Best Places to Eat in Naples, Florida
Naples celebrates a wide variety of cuisine when it comes to your choice of restaurants. You can opt for a romantic fine dining experience or feel more at home at a craft brewery. Either way, you won’t go hungry here.
Naples is named after the coastal town in Italy (“Napoli” in Italian) and celebrates its Mediterranean roots through food. Mediterrano is a top-ranked restaurant and an Aero Charter favorite. Mediterrano features dishes from countries near the Mediterranean Sea including Spain, Greece, Italy, Morocco and other bordering countries. The seafood paella pairs nicely with a crisp Hamilton Creek Chardonnay from Napa Valley — luxury dining at its best.
If you’re looking for a different type of international cuisine, Lima Restaurant and Pisco Bar is a top-rated Peruvian restaurant. The Naples-based restaurant focuses on providing a unique fine-dining experience that expresses culinary creativity. Be transported to South America with a taste of the Macho fish dish — one of our favorites.


Another great place to dine that will offer you a good time is Rumba Cuban Cafe. Named after the Cuban dance, Rumba, their wide variety of mouth-watering sandwiches and traditional Cuban dishes are simply delicious. The Palmilla steak is a must-try and will get your taste buds dancing.
You know we love our craft beer in St. Louis, so Bone Hook Brewing Company is a great place to visit as one of Naples’ leading breweries. With a 10,000-square-foot brewpub, you’ll find a great selection of beer and pub food while being able to listen to local bands and feel the Southwest Florida breeze flowing in through the open garage doors.
Best Places to Stay
When deciding where to stay, Naples offers many luxurious and unique options. You’ll want to choose what’s best for you and your plans and preferences, but here are some of our favorite places.
If you enjoy swinging a club on a good golf course, the Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples is a great place to stay. The resort features two Greg-Norman-designed golf courses, and the views celebrate Naples’ tropical landscapes. There are multiple meeting rooms if you’re looking to mix business with pleasure.
Do you prefer to spend more time on the beach than on the golf course? You may want to consider staying at the Edgewater Beach Hotel. It’s family-friendly with a great location being close to Naples Beach and Naples Zoo. And two outdoor pools and two restaurants on the property with gorgeous views of the ocean are sure to meet the entire family’s wants.
If you can’t decide between golf or beach, La Playa Beach & Golf Resort, A Noble House Resort is our favorite destination to get the best of both worlds. The resort has many activities and amenities including a spa! You won’t have to go far from the resort to experience Naples.
The Inn on Fifth will be a great location to stay if you plan to spend your time strolling through the great shops on Fifth Avenue in Naples. It’s incredibly convenient to restaurants, stores and is only a short distance to the beach and Naples pier.


Best Activities
When you venture off the resort and explore Naples, you’ll want to make sure you know the best of what Naples, Florida has to offer.
If you’re planning to visit a National Park, we suggest you explore Clam Pass Park. Paradise Grill is a great place to grab a bite to eat in between enjoying the many acres of coastal habitat. The popular beach access point is open until sunset.
When you visit Naples, you should always plan a day on the beach, and our favorite is Naples Beach with its iconic pier. The white sand beach is also conveniently located on Third Street where you will find a lot of great restaurants and unique shops.
In Southwest Florida, you will find more golf courses than most places in the U.S. We highly suggest you book a tee time at the Old Corkscrew Golf Club. The golf course is designed by Jack Nicklaus and celebrates Southwest Florida’s local vegetation and creatures as a natural paradise.
Some of the best shopping in Naples, Florida can be found on Fifth Avenue South. The outdoor shopping center is full of unique boutiques as well as recognized brand names like Chico’s and White House Black Market. With a coastal and bright ambiance, you can’t help but be charmed.


How to Travel to Naples
Flying privately on any trip allows you efficiency and flexibility, but it’s also less stressful. You don’t want to deal with lines, layovers or baggage fees. If you’re traveling as a family, there’s always a lot of luggage, but even if you’re headed down to enjoy some of the most beautiful golf courses, your clubs take up room — not to mention how cumbersome it is to drag all that baggage around airports.
Fly to Naples from St. Louis conveniently with Aero Charter’s private jet charter services. We private travel catered to your needs. Our fleet offers the right plane for you whether you’re headed to Naples for a business trip, a family vacation or a weekend getaway. You can get a quote online or talk with any of our team members to book a flight with Aero Charter.
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Are you ready to explore Naples, Florida with Aero Charter? Book a trip with us today to travel stress-free.