Hotel happenings
Naples Beach Club, A Four Seasons Resort (opened 13 November 2025) - 13 November saw the opening of the first Four Seasons on Florida’s West Coast, one of the year’s most anticipated openings. Beyond its 1,000 feet of private Gulf shoreline, the property features 220 rooms and suites, transformative wellness programming and world-class dining, with a Tom Fazio-designed championship golf course arriving in 2026.
Olde Naples Hotel, Opal Collection (2026) - Opal’s boutique property reimagines the city’s original 1889 hotel with 109 rooms, a rooftop pool, Annie’s Bistro and heritage-inspired interiors. Steps from galleries and cafés and Naples Beach, when the property opens in 2026, it will offer a stylish retreat blending history and contemporary luxury.
JW Marriott Marco Island — Blue Zone-Inspired Wellness (2026) - Stretching across three miles of pristine beachfront, this iconic Balinese-inspired resort will emerge in 2026 as a must-visit wellness destination with Blue Zone-centric programming designed for whole-person health.
The Ritz-Carlton, Naples - 40th Anniversary (2025) - In 2025, the Gulf-front resort marks four decades of barefoot glamour with a year of anniversary festivities, from a dedicated menopause retreat in October to Naples Longest Table in December. Surrounded by native wetlands and migratory bird preserves, its sister property, The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón, complements the beach resort with championship golf, tropical pools and family-friendly offerings.
Arts and culture
Artis—Naples 2025–26 Season - Artis—Naples marks the nation’s 250th anniversary with a multidisciplinary season. Within its campus, the AAM-accredited Baker Museum celebrates its own 25th anniversary in 2026 with major exhibitions.
Key Marco Cat - Smithsonian Loan (Until April 2026) - Travellers have a once-in-a-generation chance to see the Key Marco Cat, one of North America’s most significant archaeological treasures, displayed at its original site on Marco Island.
For more information on Florida’s Paradise Coast, visit paradisecoast.com
