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HB's On The Gulf In Naples Unveils New Menu For The Summer

NAPLES, FL (June 2008) - HB's on the Gulf, winner of the "Best Seafood" award at the Taste of Collier, has unveiled the "Summer Fare" menu. The menu is an addition to the regular menu, and is offered earlier in the evening. The restaurant will also offer a complimentary bottle of wine with the purchase of two dinner entrées from its regular menu throughout the summer. Located at The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club, HB's on the Gulf is the city of Naples' only beachfront restaurant.

Featuring summer-sized entrée portions of 5-6 ounces, Summer Fare is offered from 5 - 6:30 pm every evening. Offerings include Parmesan Chicken and Field Greens, Pesto Tuna Caesar, Ginger Salmon, Baked Gulf Grouper, Blackened Pork Tenderloin, and Land and Sea Duo (New York Strip and a petite Mahi Mahi Fillet). Entrées range in price from $16 - $24 and can be paired with a glass of Leaping Horse Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot for only $3 more.

"HB's has had a very good year with wonderful comments on our new menu, our wine list, and our staff. We wanted to make beachfront dining more accessible, and the additional menu offers a great dining experience and great value" said Jim Anderson, Food & Beverage Director for the resort.

Named after the landmark resort's founder Henry Broadwell Watkins Sr., HB's On The Gulf serves fresh regional seafood, great steaks and American cuisine. Offering indoor dining with stunning views of the Gulf, as well as an outdoor patio overlooking the water, HB's is a zero transfat restaurant which serves an array of offerings, including a selection of natural and organic items. Lunch is served daily from 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., and dinner is served daily from 5 p.m.-10:30 p.m.

Consistently recognized as one of Southwest Florida's best places to view a sunset, HB's on the Gulf is an annual recipient of the prestigious "Award of Excellence" from Wine Spectator magazine. The award is given to restaurants in recognition of their commitment to a fine wine list, with a diverse selection of better producers along with a thematic match to the menu in both price and style. Wine lists need to be extensive, and usually offer at least 80 selections. HB's wine list features more than 140 selections from around the world, including 1997 vintage California Cabernets and a 4-year vertical of Australia's Penfolds Grange.

HB's on the Gulf is located at The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club, at 851 Gulf Shore Blvd. North in Naples. The restaurant serves the highest-quality products, which includes only line-caught fish, and animal products that are sourced from farms with the highest-quality standards that practice safe and humane treatment. For reservations or information, call 239-435-4347 or 800-237-7600

NOTE: High-resolution photos of the resort may be downloaded from http://naplesbeachhotel.com/resort/media/Photos/Photos/viewPhotos.tpl

P.R. Contact: Karen Lamonica at (407) 788-7070 ,ext. 236 or klamonica@chisano.com

The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club Captures The Prestigious "Pinnacle Award"

NAPLES, FL (May 2008) - The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club has received the prestigious "Pinnacle Award" from Successful Meetings magazine. The award will be presented to Jim Gunderson, general manager of the 318-room resort, which is Southwest Florida's only resort directly on the beach with on-site championship golf, a world-class spa, and an award-winning tennis center.

This marks the fifth consecutive year the resort has captured Successful Meetings' coveted "Pinnacle Award," considered one of the most prestigious awards in the meetings industry. Given only to those hotels and resorts that represent the highest standards of excellence, the award is determined by votes from corporate and association meeting planners. Selections were based on: overall service, meeting rooms and equipment, recreation facilities, quality of food and beverage, exhibit space, accessibility and social consciousness.

"Consistently receiving this honor recognizes that The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club is an outstanding choice for meetings, incentive groups and conventions," said Gunderson. "Not only does the resort have exceptional offerings and a great location, but we are consistently recognized for providing first-class service too."

Featuring 34,000 square feet of conference and event space, the resort completed a multi-million dollar remodeling of its guest rooms in early 2008. This followed a six-year, $40 million enhancement and expansion project that was completed in 2006.

The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club, owned and operated by the Watkins family for over 60 years, combines impressive meeting capabilities with exceptional recreational offerings in a world-class destination.

The resort, which occupies 125 acres with 1,000 feet of white sand beach on the Gulf of Mexico, features a wealth of recreational amenities. Amenities include: a challenging on-site 18-hole, par 72 PGA championship golf course; a world-class Spa and complete Fitness Center; a beachfront swimming pool; an award-winning Tennis Center with six Har-Tru courts; Beach Klub 4 Kids, a complimentary recreational program for children ages five to 12; and an Orchid House, home to over 3,000 tropical plants.

In addition, guests can take advantage of four great restaurants, including HB's on the Gulf, the city of Naples' only beachfront restaurant, featuring fresh regional seafood and beautiful views of the sunset, and Broadwell's, located on the ground floor of the resort's Clubhouse overlooking the golf course. The resort also features three bars, including the popular Sunset Beach Bar.

The resort is ideally located just blocks from the fashionable 5th Avenue and historic 3rd Street South shopping districts. Venetian Village, Waterside Shops, Bayfront and Tin City are also only minutes away.

The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club is located at 851 Gulf Shore Blvd. North. For more information, call (800) 237-7600 or (239) 261-2222

NOTE: High-resolution photos of the resort may be downloaded from http://naplesbeachhotel.com/resort/media/Photos/Photos/viewPhotos.tpl

P.R. Contact: Karen Lamonica at (407) 788-7070 ,ext. 236 or klamonica@chisano.com

Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club Announces Entertainment For "SummerJazz On The Gulf" Concert Series

NAPLES, FL (May 2008) - A Southwest Florida tradition continues, as The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club will again host its popular "SummerJazz on the Gulf" concerts. This will mark the 23rd consecutive year of the fun, free concert series, which combines the smooth sounds of Jazz with beautiful views of the Gulf, exquisite sunsets, refreshing breezes, and a relaxing atmosphere. Each concert is held on the resort's scenic Watkins Lawn overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. "SummerJazz on the Gulf" will take place one Saturday evening per month June-September, and each concert will be from 7 - 10 p.m. This year's concerts will be on Saturday, June 21; Saturday, July 19; Saturday, August 23; and Saturday, September 13, 2008.

According to Jim Anderson, food & beverage director for The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club and organizer of the annual concert series, the complete 2008 "SummerJazz on the Gulf" lineup is:

• The Mike MacArthur Group – Saturday, June 21, 2008
• Lounge Cat – Saturday, July 19, 2008
• Women's Blues Revue – Saturday, August 23, 2008
• Stacey Knights Group – Saturday, September 13, 2008

"This year we're featuring some wonderful groups that are new to SummerJazz, as well as bringing back the always-popular Women's Blues Revue," said Anderson. "This year's line-up will really please jazz lovers, as we have a nice diversity of groups that put on wonderful shows and truly entertain the audience."

Skilled as a soloist, a sideman performer with well-known national acts, and as leader of his namesake band, saxophonist Mike MacArthur performs a rich diversity of jazz, nu-jazz and funk tunes. He has toured with Maynard Ferguson's Big Bop Nouveau Band, and has worked with such artists as Jeff Kashiwa, Mary Wilson & The Supremes, and Roger Waters (of Pink Floyd). His inspiration ranges from the be-bop sounds of Charlie Parker to the modern sounds of Michael Brecker. The Mike MacArthur Group will headline this year's first SummerJazz concert on Saturday, June 21, 2008. For more information on the band, visit www.myspace.com/mikemacarthur.

The versatile six-piece group Lounge Cat will entertain at the July 19, 2008 SummerJazz concert. Known for its festive shows, the band plays a fun mixture of Swing, Jazz, Old School Blues, Ska, Motown, and even some Latin numbers. Its velvety, swinging style is sure to get the audience dancing. Described as "Rat Pack Nouveau," Lounge Cat has released three CDs, and has performed at many venues over the last eight years. For more information on the band, visit www.loungecat.net

Always a crowd favorite, Women's Blues Revue returns to "SummerJazz on the Gulf" for their tenth performance. Known in the Florida Jazz scene for many years, the band is made up of eight of Florida's best female blues, R&B, rock and jazz musicians. All of the women are working musicians who have regular gigs with other bands, but come together a few times a year for special shows like "SummerJazz on the Gulf." Headlining the group on lead vocals and guitar is Patty Sanphy. The band keeps the crowd energized with their play of jump blues, funky R & B, and classic soul songs. Women's Blues Revue will entertain on Saturday, August 23, 2008. For information on the band, visit www.womensbluesrevue.com .

The final SummerJazz concert in 2008 will be headlined by the Stacey Knights Group. Led by the very talented vocalist/songwriter/saxophonist/flutist Stacey Knights, the band performs a rich blend of tunes with Adult Contemporary and Pop/Jazz influences. The band's high-energy show can be described as both mesmerizing and exciting. The concert will be on Saturday, September 13, 2008, and additional information on the band is available at www.staceyknights.com.

In addition to the fine music at "SummerJazz on the Gulf," those attending can enjoy an assortment of food and beverage offerings, as The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club will serve a variety of grilled food items and cold beverages. Guests can also dine at H.B.'s on the Gulf, the city of Naples' only beachfront restaurant, which serves fresh Florida seafood and traditional American favorites. After dinner, patrons can enjoy a specialty drink at the Sunset Beach Bar, named Naples' "Best Beach Bar" by the Travel Channel.

There will be free parking, just north of the hotel at Lowdermilk Park with free trolley service running to and from the resort. Guests may bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating, however coolers are not permitted. Please call (239) 261-2222 for further information and directions.

In conjunction with each concert, The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club will offer a special "SummerJazz Rate" for concert goers who wish to stay at the resort on those evenings. The rate starts at $179 per room, per night, and includes complimentary greens fees on the resort's championship golf course, two reserved beach chairs, unlimited tennis, access to the resort's world-class Spa and complete Fitness Center (with use of the exercise room, whirlpool, sauna and steam room), valet parking, afternoon tea and cookies at 4 p.m. daily, and admission for children ages five to 12 in the morning activities of the Beach Klub 4 Kids supervised child activity program. While the greens fees are complimentary with the special rate, there is a cart fee. For reservations or additional information, call (800) 237-7600 or (239) 261-2222.

The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club, owned and operated by the Watkins family for over 60 years, is Naples' only beachfront resort offering on-site championship golf, a world-class spa, and an award-winning tennis center. The resort recently completed a multi-million dollar remodeling of its guest rooms, which followed a six-year, $40 million enhancement and expansion that was completed in 2006. Featuring 318 rooms and suites, the award-winning resort has such additional on-site amenities as a beachfront pool, an Orchid House, four restaurants, and three bars. The resort is located at 851 Gulf Shore Blvd. North in Naples.

NOTE: High-resolution photos of the resort may be downloaded from http://naplesbeachhotel.com/resort/media/Photos/Photos/viewPhotos.tpl

P.R. Contact: Karen Lamonica at (407) 788-7070 ,ext. 236 or klamonica@chisano.com

Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club Offering Special "Summer Value Rates"

NAPLES, FL (April 2008) - Interested in a getaway this summer, but can't decide where to go? This could be the answer. The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club, featuring an impressive setting on the pristine white-sand beaches of the Gulf of Mexico in Southwest Florida, and which just completed a multi-million dollar renovation of its guest rooms, is offering special "Summer Value Rates" that start at $159 per room, per night Sunday-Thursday, or from $179 per room, per night on Friday or Saturday. The special rates are available May 27-September 30, 2008, according to Jim Gunderson, general manager of the family-owned resort, which is Southwest Florida's only beachfront resort offering on-site championship golf, a world-class spa, and an award-winning tennis center.

In addition to accommodations in a newly-remodeled room, The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club's "Summer Value Rates" include complimentary greens fees on the resort's championship golf course, two reserved beach chairs, unlimited tennis, access to the resort's world-class Spa and complete Fitness Center (with use of the exercise room, whirlpool, sauna and steam room), valet parking, afternoon tea and cookies at 4 p.m. daily, and admission for children ages five to 12 in the morning activities of the Beach Klub 4 Kids supervised child activity program. While the greens fees are complimentary with the special rate, there is a cart fee.

Taking advantage of the rate will provide the opportunity to stay in one of the beautiful new rooms, which now feature new bedding and fabrics, flat-panel televisions and accents in calming tropical shades. It also will enable you to experience Naples' beach, named "America's Best All-Around Beach" by the Travel Channel.

You'll also enjoy golf on the 18-hole course that is consistently voted "Best Public Golf Course in Southwest Florida," as well as an award-winning Tennis Center with six Har-Tru courts; a beachfront pool; and the world-class Spa, which offers an array of massage services, body treatments, and skincare services. The resort also features the Fitness Center; Beach Klub 4 Kids; a salon; and an Orchid House, home to over 5,000 tropical plants.

Dining options include HB's on the Gulf, the city of Naples' only beachfront restaurant, featuring fresh regional seafood and beautiful sunset views, and Broadwell's, overlooking the golf course. Another "must do" is to experience the resort's popular Sunset Beach Bar, named "Best Place To Catch A Southwest Florida Sunset" by Gulfshore Life and "Naples' Best Beach Bar" by the Travel Channel.

The newly remodeled guest rooms and suites feature furnished balconies or patios overlooking the Gulf, the lush grounds, or scenic golf course. Standard amenities include a new flat-panel television, large closet, in-room refrigerator, two telephones with voicemail, modem access, iron and ironing board, hairdryer, in-room safe, cable television, in-room coffee, climate control, and security keycards. High-speed wireless Internet access is also available.

Conveniently located just blocks from Naples' renowned shopping districts of fashionable 5th Avenue and historic 3rd Street South, the resort is also within minutes of Venetian Village, Waterside Shops, Bayfront and Tin City.

Owned and operated by the Watkins family for over 60 years, the resort has a rich history in Southwest Florida. Providing a comfortable, friendly atmosphere with impeccable service and first-class amenities, the resort is an exceptional tropical getaway. For more information or reservations, call 1-800-237-7600 or 239-261-2222.

NOTE: High-resolution photos of the resort may be downloaded from http://naplesbeachhotel.com/resort/media/Photos/Photos/viewPhotos.tpl

P.R. Contact: Karen Lamonica at (407) 788-7070 ,ext. 236 or klamonica@chisano.com

Escape To The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club For A Remarkable Beachfront Wedding

NAPLES, FL (April 2008) - If you are dreaming of a beachfront wedding but are not quite sure where to have it, The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club in Southwest Florida should be on the top on your list. Whether your ideal wedding includes a breathtaking sunset over the Gulf as your backdrop, or gentle breezes as you view the sparkling crystal-clear Gulf waters during the day, this tropical paradise is the perfect site for your dream wedding.

With an unparalleled setting on the pristine white-sand beach named "America's Best All-Around Beach" by the Travel Channel, The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club features many romantic and picturesque settings that are ideal for your wedding and/or reception. This includes the lush Watkins Lawn, which provides a stunning view of the beach and impressive palms; the scenic Ocean Lawn that sits serenely at the water's edge; the Coconut Grove which boasts a lovely "picture perfect" beachfront location among pretty coconut palms; the Penthouse Beach, offering an intimate peaceful waterfront setting on the soft white sand; and the elegant River of Grass Ballroom.

But not only does The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club provide incredible sites for the ceremony and reception that will ensure a memorable wedding (with great photos!), it also features a wealth of on-site offerings that will please any couple and all of your guests.

This includes a world-class spa that provides an array of services to pamper, relax and refresh the bride and groom, wedding party and guests. Designed in classic Florida style, the spectacular full-service spa offers many relaxing massages, body treatments and wraps, skincare services, hydrotherapy treatments, a complete fitness center, a full-service salon, and a variety of fitness classes. So whether you want to experience an Aromatherapy Massage, Beach Stone Therapy, a Rehydrating Milk and Honey Body Wrap, a Rainforest Body Scrub, a Spa Pedicure, Bridal Hairstyling, Make-Up Application, or the signature Florida Fruit Fresh Facial, a visit to The Spa should definitely be part of your wedding experience.

Additional on-site offerings include a par-72 championship golf course that is consistently recognized as "Naples' Best Public Golf Course"; the award-winning Mary C. Watkins Tennis Center with 6 Har-Tru courts; a Gulf-front pool; the award-winning beachfront HB's on the Gulf restaurant, perfect for the rehearsal dinner; and the popular Sunset Beach Bar, consistently named "Best Place To View A Southwest Florida Sunset." Plus, the resort is just blocks from Naples' renowned shopping districts of 5th Avenue and 3rd Street South.

Guests bringing children to the wedding will appreciate the resort's professionally-supervised child activity program Beach Klub 4 Kids for those ages 5-12. While the adult guests are relaxing on the beach or at the poolside bar, or enjoying a round of golf or a tennis match, the children will have a great time participating in such activities as "Pirate Day" with a treasure hunt on the beach, "Mega Sports," and children's yoga. Even more appealing is that the morning activities in the Beach Klub 4 Kids program are complimentary to guests.

A popular location for weddings for years, the beachfront resort has become a very popular site for destination weddings, with couples coming from all over the U.S. and abroad to exchange their vows.

To make it easier for couples planning a destination wedding, the resort is now offering six wedding packages. Each package includes a reception, butlered hors d'oeuvres; your preference as to the number of courses or a buffet; a complimentary guest room for the bride and groom; a 20 percent discount on guest room rates for out-of-town guests; complimentary valet parking; complete room set-up; wine served with dinner; wedding cake; champagne toast; a dance floor and risers for the band; a DJ table; and rehearsal, ceremony and reception coordination on-site. Package prices start at $98 per person, and can be customized.

"We've arranged beachfront weddings for couples from many areas of the United States, as well as from England, Germany, Hong Kong and Japan," said Jim Anderson, Food & Beverage Director for the award-winning resort, who oversees the resort's wedding and banquet events. "Our complete wedding planning services make it very easy for couples to make all of the arrangements by e-mail, phone, and fax."

Judy Kilkenny, the resort's Director of Catering and Conference Services, added, "Whether a couple requests an intimate gathering with a few friends, or an elaborate wedding with hundreds of guests, we coordinate all of the details. We offer more than just event location and banquet services, we provide the planning for all services required, from décor and florist, to entertainment and photographer. Plus, we have the ability to coordinate virtually any type of reception, whether it is a casual luau, barbeque or clambake on one of the outdoor lawns, or an elaborate event in a ballroom."

A wedding at the renowned resort also will provide the opportunity to experience the many offerings in the Naples area. This includes on-shore and deep-sea fishing, shelling, boating, bird watching, airboat rides, wildlife viewing, Everglades National Park, and sightseeing cruises.

With its personalized service and picturesque beachfront location, The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club is an ideal choice for a truly memorable wedding. For information, call 1-800-237-7600 or 239-261-2222.

NOTE: High-resolution photos of the resort may be downloaded from http://naplesbeachhotel.com/resort/media/Photos/Photos/viewPhotos.tpl

P.R. Contact: Karen Lamonica at (407) 788-7070 ,ext. 236 or klamonica@chisano.com

HB's On The Gulf In Naples Unveils New Menus With Organic Options

NAPLES, FL (March 2008) - HB's on the Gulf, the award-winning beachfront restaurant at The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club, has unveiled new lunch and dinner menus that include many new offerings including several organic options, according to the resort's Food & Beverage Director Jim Anderson. Named after the landmark resort's founder Henry Broadwell Watkins Sr., HB's is the city of Naples' only beachfront restaurant.

With a focus on fresh regional seafood, great steaks and American cuisine, HB's on the Gulf offers indoor dining with stunning views of the Gulf, as well as an outdoor patio overlooking the water. HB's is a zero transfat restaurant, which serves an array of offerings, including a selection of natural and organic items. Lunch is served daily from 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., and dinner is served daily from 5 p.m.-10:30 p.m.

The new lunch menu features such starters as Organic Florida Field Greens, Tomato Bisque, Seafood Gumbo, Fried Calamari and Bay Scallops, Shrimp Pico de Gallo, Seared Yellowfin Tuna, Orange and Ginger Crab Salad, Jamaican Pineapple Boat Salad, Mediterranean Tuna Salad. Sandwich offerings include Spa Pocket, Grouper Sandwich, Pesto Grilled Mahi Mahi, and the Sirloin Burger. Lunch entrées include the fresh catch of the day, Chicken Francaise and Crab Cakes.

HB's new dinner menu offers such starters as Grilled Asparagus and Shitake Strudel, Spicy Jamaican Barbecued Shrimp, Spinach and Prosciutto Salad, Tai Caesar Salad, and Mediterranean Salad. Dinner entrées include Organic Penne Primavera; Shrimp Asiago; Shrimp, Scallop and Angel Hair Provencale; Grilled Atlantic Salmon; Baked Fresh Gulf Grouper, Grilled Swordfish; Habanero Roasted Pork; Pesto Grilled Lamb Chops; Grilled Filet and Vegetable Ragout; The Ultimate Burger; and Grilled New York Strip.

The new dessert menu includes such offerings as Key Lime Torte, Banana Mousse Cake, Lemon Marscarpone Cheese Cake, Chocolate Bavarian Terrine, and Vanilla Crème Brulée.

Consistently recognized as one of Southwest Florida's best places to view a sunset, HB's on the Gulf is an annual recipient of the prestigious "Award of Excellence" from Wine Spectator magazine. The award is given to restaurants in recognition of their commitment to a fine wine list, with a diverse selection of better producers along with a thematic match to the menu in both price and style. Wine lists need to be extensive, and usually offer at least 80 selections. HB's wine list features more than 140 selections from around the world, including 1997 vintage California Cabernets and a 4-year vertical of Australia's Penfolds Grange.

"HB's new menus feature some exiting new offerings in addition to the favorites that keep our diners coming back," said Anderson. "We will always offer our famous Seafood Gumbo, as well as our popular selection of seafood dishes, however, adding items like Shrimp Pico de Gallo and Seared Yellowfin Tuna give our diners some nice new options."

HB's on the Gulf is located at The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club, at 851 Gulf Shore Blvd. North in Naples. The restaurant serves the highest-quality products, which includes only line-caught fish, and animal products that are sourced from farms with the highest-quality standards that practice safe and humane treatment. For reservations or information, call 239-435-4347 or 800-237-7600

NOTE: High-resolution photos of the resort may be downloaded from http://naplesbeachhotel.com/resort/media/Photos/Photos/viewPhotos.tpl

P.R. Contact: Karen Lamonica at (407) 788-7070 ,ext. 236 or klamonica@chisano.com

The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club Offering "Golf By The Gulf Package"

NAPLES, FL (February 2008) - If you're looking for a vacation getaway that includes golf, but also has many other recreational options for the non-golfers in the family, you should check out the "Golf By The Gulf Package" now being offered by The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club. The landmark Southwest Florida resort features a beautiful on-site par 72 championship course, along with an impressive beachfront setting on the pristine white-sand beaches of the Gulf of Mexico. Add to this its world-class spa, award-winning tennis center, complimentary Beach Klub 4 Kids child activity program for kids 5-12, and location just blocks from Naples' renowned shopping districts, and you have a resort with something for everyone.

The "Golf By The Gulf" package includes: accommodations; full breakfast buffet daily for two; confirmed tee times upon reservation; greens fees and one round of cart usage per day (shared basis) including arrival and departure days; range balls and bag storage; afternoon tea and cookies at 4 p.m. daily; complimentary weekly golf clinic; Orchid House tour (Tuesday mornings at 10 a.m.); beach chairs daily for two; and complimentary access to The Spa and Fitness Center. With a two-night minimum, the price for the package through April 6, 2008 is from $500 per night for one golfer/one non-golfer, and from $570 per night for two golfers. From April 7-May 26, 2008, the package is from $370 per night for one golfer/one non-golfer, and from $430 per night for two golfers. From May 27-September 30, 2008, the package is from $235 per night for one golfer/one non-golfer, or from $285 per night for two golfers. From October 1-December 21, 2008, the package is from $370 per night for one golfer/one non-golfer, or from $430 per night for two golfers.

This will give the golfer in your family the opportunity to experience Naples' original championship golf course, as well as Naples' newly renourished beach, which was named "America's Best All-Around Beach" by the Travel Channel.

Measuring 6,448 yards from the blue tees, the resort's legendary 18-hole course is designed for both enjoyment and challenge. Featuring a pristine natural setting, well-manicured fairways and bunkers, and greens that roll true and fast, the course is consistently named "Best Public Golf Course in Southwest Florida."

Add to this a full-service pro shop, warm-up range, a short game area, an oversized putting green, locker rooms, steam room, saunas, whirlpools, and a PGA-accredited golf school, and you truly have golf in a Gulfshore paradise.

Taking advantage of the package will provide the chance to enjoy a newly remodeled guest room, which now feature new bedding and fabrics, flat-panel televisions, and accents in calming tropical shades. Standard offerings in rooms and suites include a private balcony or patio, with a view of the Gulf, lush grounds, or scenic golf course. Standard amenities include large closets, in-room refrigerator, two telephones with voicemail, modem access, iron and ironing board, hairdryer, in-room safe, cable television, in-room coffee, climate control, and security keycards. High-speed wireless Internet access is also available.

Guests also enjoy a large beachfront swimming pool; the award-winning Tennis Center with six Har-Tru tennis courts; the world-class Spa, which offers an array of massage services, body treatments, skincare services, hydrotherapy, and salon services; the complete Fitness Center; and an Orchid House, which is home to over 5,000 tropical plants.

Dining options include HB's on the Gulf, the city of Naples' only beachfront restaurant, featuring fresh regional seafood and beautiful views of the sunset, and Broadwell's, overlooking the resort's golf course.

Another "must do" at the resort is to experience its popular Sunset Beach Bar, consistently named "Best Place To Catch A Southwest Florida Sunset."

With its friendly atmosphere, the hotel is a comfortable tropical getaway for anyone seeking peaceful, pristine surroundings and impeccable service. For more information or reservations, call 1-800-237-7600 or 239-261-2222.

NOTE: High-resolution photos of the resort may be downloaded from http://naplesbeachhotel.com/resort/media/Photos/Photos/viewPhotos.tpl

P.R. Contact: Karen Lamonica at (407) 788-7070, ext. 236 or klamonica@chisano.com

The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club Completes Multi-Million Dollar Remodeling of Guest Rooms

… To celebrate the project's completion,
the resort is offering special "2008 Value Rates"

NAPLES, FL (January 2008) - The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club has completed a multi-million dollar remodeling of its 318 guest rooms and suites, according to Jim Gunderson, general manager of the resort, which is Southwest Florida's only resort directly on the beach to feature an on-site championship golf course, world-class spa, and award-winning tennis center.

Guest rooms and suites now feature new bedding and fabrics, flat-panel televisions, and accents in calming tropical shades.

Standard offerings in rooms and suites include a private balcony or patio, with a view of the Gulf, lush grounds, or scenic golf course. Standard amenities include large closets, in-room refrigerator, two telephones with voicemail, modem access, iron and ironing board, hairdryer, in-room safe, cable television, in-room coffee, climate control, and security keycards. High-speed wireless Internet access is also available.

The remodeling project was done by DeLaRosa Studio, under the direction of principal designer Marcie DeLaRosa. Based in Chicago, DeLaRosa Studio has been responsible for redesigning a number of resorts and hotels, which includes Little Palm Island Resort in the Florida Keys.

"We chose DeLaRosa Studio because of their exceptional work with other resorts, and because of their focus on creating intimate, timeless, and aesthetically pleasing spaces that really mesh with their surroundings," said Gunderson.

Gunderson continued, "The new rooms and suites really maintain our resort's unique charm, but provide a great fresh, new look that will really please our guests."

These latest improvements at the resort follow a six-year, $40 million enhancement and expansion, which was completed in 2006. That project included a $6 million remodeling of the lobby, so that it now provides a stunning view of the Gulf of Mexico.

A great way to experience the enhanced resort is by taking advantage of its special "2008 Value Rates." In addition to accommodations, the resort's "2008 Value Rates" include two reserved beach chairs, unlimited tennis, access to the resort's Spa & Fitness Center (with use of the exercise room, sauna, whirlpool and steam room), valet parking, afternoon tea and cookies at 4 p.m. daily, and admission for children ages five to 12 in the morning activities of the Beach Klub 4 Kids supervised child activity program. Through April 6, 2008, the "Winter Value Rates" are from $359 per room, per night. From April 7-May 26, 2008, the "Spring Value Rates" are from $259 per room, per night.

For reservations or additional information, call (800) 237-7600 or (239) 261-2222.

Owned and operated by the locally based Watkins family for more than 60 years, the resort features an enviable beachfront location in the heart of scenic Old Naples. Recreational offerings at the 125-acre resort include: 1,000 feet of pristine white-sand beach on the Gulf of Mexico; an on-site par 72 championship golf course; a world-class Spa; complete Fitness Center; a beachfront swimming pool; a Tennis Center with six Har-Tru courts; Beach Klub 4 Kids, a recreational program for children ages five to 12; and an Orchid House, home to over 5,000 tropical plants.

In addition, guests can take advantage of four great restaurants, including the beachfront HB's on the Gulf, and the Seminole Store that serves deli sandwiches, ice cream, gourmet coffees and a variety of freshly baked pizza, pastries and desserts in a café atmosphere. The resort also features four bars, including the popular Sunset Beach Bar, consistently named "Best Place To View A Southwest Florida Sunset" and named "Naples' Best Beach Bar" by the Travel Channel.

The resort is just blocks from Naples' renowned shopping districts of fashionable 5th Avenue and historic 3rd Street South. Venetian Village, Waterside Shops, Bayfront and Tin City are minutes away.

The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club is located at 851 Gulf Shore Blvd. North. For information, call (800) 237-7600 or (239) 261-2222.

P.R. Contact: Karen Lamonica at (407) 788-7070 ,ext. 236 or klamonica@chisano.com

The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club Offering "Family Fun Package" in 2008

NAPLES, FL (December 2007) - Having a difficult time planning this year's vacation because you need a place that offers something to please everyone in the family? Then you should consider the "Family Fun Package" being offered by The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club, Southwest Florida's only beachfront resort featuring on-site championship golf, a world-class spa, and an award-winning tennis center.

Situated on the pristine white sand beaches of the Gulf of Mexico, The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club is a family's dream. Not only does it feature 1,000 feet of Naples' soft white-sand beach (named "America's Best All-Around Beach" by the Travel Channel), but it also offers a par 72 championship golf course, an impressive tennis center with 6 Har-Tru courts, a world-class spa, four restaurants, three bars, and an ideal location just blocks from Naples' famous 5th Avenue and 3rd Street South shopping districts.

Add to this its daily Beach Klub 4 Kids program for children ages 5-12 – which offers everything from "Pirate Day" with treasure hunts on the beach to sand art crafts -- and you understand why this is a very popular destination for families. Named by the Travel Channel as "Naples' Best Family Resort," the resort is even a tradition for many families, who return year after year to enjoy the many offerings of this charming family-owned resort.

The resort's "Family Fun Package" includes: deluxe or superior room accommodations for two nights; full breakfast buffet daily for two adults and up to two children (ages 12 and under); reserved beach chairs daily for two; sand pail kit for each child; complimentary morning activities in Beach Klub 4 Kids daily (ages 5-12); one extra hour of boat rental with one hour purchase; one extra hour of tennis play with one hour purchase; afternoon tea and cookies at 4 p.m. daily; complimentary weekly golf clinic; a tour of the resort's Orchid House (on Tuesday mornings at 10 a.m.); nightly turndown service; and valet parking. The "Family Fun Package" is from $870 from December 22, 2007-April 6, 2008; from $670 from April 7-May 26, 2008; from $490 from May 27- September 30, 2008, or from $670 from October 1-December 21, 2008.

Taking advantage of the package will provide the chance to experience the renowned resort, which will complete the remodeling of its guest rooms and suites in December 2007, and which completed a six-year $40 million enhancement and expansion in 2006.

Families taking advantage of the package will have the opportunity to play golf on the course that is consistently voted "Best Public Golf Course in Southwest Florida." You'll also be able to enjoy a beachfront swimming pool; the Tennis Center; a complete Fitness Center; and the world-class Spa, which offers an array of massages, body treatments, skincare services, hydrotherapy, and salon services.

Dining options include HB's on the Gulf, the city of Naples' only beachfront restaurant, featuring fresh seafood and beautiful views of the sunset, and Broadwell's, overlooking the golf course. Another "must do" is to experience the resort's popular Sunset Beach Bar, consistently named "Best Place To Catch A Southwest Florida Sunset."

Guest rooms and suites feature an in-room refrigerator, large closet, two telephones with voicemail, modem access, iron and ironing board, hairdryer, in-room safe, cable television, in-room coffee, climate control, and a furnished balcony or patio with a view of the Gulf, golf course, or lush grounds. High-speed wireless Internet access is also available.

With its friendly atmosphere, the hotel is a comfortable tropical getaway for anyone seeking peaceful, pristine surroundings and impeccable service. For more information or reservations, call 1-800-237-7600 or 239-261-2222.

P.R. Contact: Karen Lamonica at (407) 788-7070 ,ext. 236 or klamonica@chisano.com

Enjoy A Fun "Girlfriends Getaway" in Naples with Spa, Beach, Tennis and Shopping

NAPLES, FL (December 2007) - Want to get away from the hustle and bustle of daily life, and just hang out with some of your close girlfriends? Then what better place to visit than chic Naples, Florida? Renowned for its pristine white-sand beaches, fantastic shopping districts, and impressive collection of restaurants, the Southwest Florida town is the perfect place to relax and have fun with your close female friends.

A great way to do this is by taking advantage of the "Girlfriends Getaway" package that is now available at The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club. The 125-acre resort is Naples' only beachfront resort offering an on-site world-class spa, complete tennis center and championship golf course. It also boasts an enviable location just blocks from Naples' famous shopping districts, fashionable 5th Avenue and historic 3rd Street South, and is within minutes of Venetian Village, Waterside Shops, Bayfront and Tin City.

In addition to accommodations, the "Girlfriends Getaway" package includes two reserved beach chairs, complimentary greens fees on the resort's championship golf course (cart fee is additional), unlimited tennis on the 6 Har-Tru courts, access to the resort's world-class Spa and complete Fitness Center (with use of the exercise room, whirlpool, sauna and steam room), valet parking, and afternoon tea and cookies at 4 p.m. daily. The package is available May 27-September 30, 2008. Based on double occupancy, rates are from $179 per room, per night. It is also possible to add a Therapeutic Massage at The Spa for each person at a rate of $100 per service.

"Taking advantage of the special package will provide guests with the chance to enjoy Naples' beautiful beach, named ‘America's Best All-Around Beach' by the Travel Channel," said Jim Gunderson, general manager of the family-owned resort.

It will also give the opportunity to experience the resort's world-class spa. Designed in classic Florida style, the spectacular full-service spa offers an array of massage services, body treatments, skincare services, hydrotherapy, and salon services. Featuring nine treatment rooms, The Spa has separate men's and women's relaxation areas and locker rooms, a fitness center, and salon.

Among The Spa's signature services are the Florida Fruit Fresh Facial, Beach Stone Therapy, Reiki Massage, Pleasure of the Senses skincare treatment, Aroma-Reflexology, Rehydrating Milk and Honey Body Wrap, Vichy Shower, and the Rainforest Body Scrub.

The resort, which recently completed a six-year $40 million enhancement, offers a wealth of additional amenities that include a beachfront swimming pool, and an Orchid House, which is home to 5,000 orchids that are positioned throughout the resort. Tours of The Orchid House are provided each Tuesday morning, and can be another fun activity with your friends.

Dining options at the resort include HB's on the Gulf, the city of Naples' only beachfront restaurant, featuring fresh regional seafood and beautiful sunset views, and Broadwell's, overlooking the resort's golf course.

Another "must do" at the resort is to experience the hotel's popular Sunset Beach Bar, named "Best Place To Catch A Southwest Florida Sunset" by Gulfshore Life magazine and "Naples' Best Beach Bar" by the Travel Channel.

Guest rooms and suites feature a furnished balcony or patio overlooking the Gulf, the lush grounds, or scenic golf course. Standard amenities include large closets, in-room refrigerator, two telephones with voicemail, modem access, in-room coffee, iron and ironing board, and hairdryer. High-speed wireless Internet access is also available.

Owned and operated by the Watkins family for over 60 years, the resort has a rich history in Southwest Florida. Providing a comfortable, friendly atmosphere with impeccable service and first-class amenities, the resort is an exceptional tropical getaway.

With its friendly atmosphere, the hotel is a comfortable tropical getaway for anyone seeking peaceful, pristine surroundings and impeccable service. For more information or reservations, call 1-800-237-7600 or 239-261-2222.

P.R. Contact: Karen Lamonica at (407) 788-7070 ,ext. 236 or klamonica@chisano.com

The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club Receives Two More Meetings Industry Awards

NAPLES, FL (July 2007) - The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club has received two more prestigious awards from the meetings industry, the "Pinnacle Award" from Successful Meetings magazine, and the "2007 Award of Excellence" from Corporate & Incentive Travel magazine. The awards will be presented to Jim Gunderson, general manager of the 318-room resort, which is Southwest Florida's only resort directly on the beach with on-site championship golf, a world-class spa, and an award-winning tennis center.

This marks the fourth consecutive year the resort has captured Successful Meetings' coveted "Pinnacle Award," considered one of the most prestigious awards in the meetings industry. Given only to those hotels and resorts that represent the highest standards of excellence, the award is determined by votes from corporate and association meeting planners. Selections were based on: overall service, meeting rooms and equipment, recreation facilities, quality of food and beverage, exhibit space, accessibility and social consciousness.

In announcing The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club's selection, Successful Meetings quoted meeting planners who identified the resort's "outstanding location," and a sales and meeting staff that "is pleasant and easy to deal with," "pays attention to every detail," and "is willing to go the extra mile" as among the many reasons for its selection. On a scale of 1 – 10, the resort's amenities were rated a 10, as were its services & facilities, and food & beverage.

Also recognized as one of the industry's most prestigious awards, the "Award of Excellence" is determined by subscribers of Corporate & Incentive Travel, who voted for those properties that best served their corporate meetings and/or incentive travel programs during the past year.

"Consistently receiving these honors recognizes that The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club is an outstanding choice for meetings, incentive groups and conventions," said Gunderson. "Not only does the resort have exceptional offerings and a great location, but we are consistently recognized for providing first-class service too."

Featuring 34,000 square feet of conference and event space, the resort completed a six-year, $40 million enhancement and expansion project in 2006.

The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club, owned and operated by the Watkins family for over 60 years, combines impressive meeting capabilities with exceptional recreational offerings in a world-class destination. The resort, which occupies 125 acres with 1,000 feet of white sand beach on the Gulf of Mexico, features a wealth of recreational amenities. Amenities include: a challenging on-site 18-hole, par 72 PGA championship golf course; a world-class Spa and complete Fitness Center; a beachfront swimming pool; an award-winning Tennis Center with six Har-Tru courts; Beach Klub 4 Kids, a complimentary recreational program for children ages five to 12; and an Orchid House, home to over 5,000 tropical plants.

In addition, guests can take advantage of four great restaurants, including HB's on the Gulf, Naples' only beachfront restaurant, featuring fresh regional seafood and beautiful views of the sunset, and Broadwell's, located on the ground floor of the resort's Clubhouse overlooking the golf course. The resort also features three bars, including the popular Sunset Beach Bar.

The resort is ideally located just blocks from the fashionable 5th Avenue and historic 3rd Street shopping districts. Venetian Village, Waterside Shops, Bayfront and Tin City are also only minutes away.

The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club is located at 851 Gulf Shore Blvd. North. For more information, call (800) 237-7600 or (239) 261-2222.

P.R. Contact: Karen Lamonica at (407) 788-7070 ,ext. 236 or klamonica@chisano.com