New things are in the works along Florida’s Paradise Coast, from Naples to Marco Island to the Everglades, and family travelers can jump in on the action with these exciting new additions and experiences.
New Great Wolf Lodge
Naples officially welcomes the iconic Great Wolf Lodge in October 2024. Families can enjoy access to its 90,000-square-foot indoor waterpark, a 60,000-square-foot Great Wolf Adventure Park, and various restaurants and retail outlets. The 500-room property will sit on the eastern edge of Collier County next to Paradise Coast Sports Complex.
Johnsonville Night Lights at Naples Botanical Garden
Through Jan. 7, head to Naples Botanical Garden and stroll through thousands of illuminated lights. This annual event features live music, photo opportunities, a living bromeliad tree, and festive treats and drinks for purchase. The event is open 6–9 p.m. most evenings and 6–10 p.m. on select nights.
New Restaurants
Take the whole family out for a nice meal at the all-new Lake Park Diner. The brand’s third location opens in Naples’ Founders Square this year and promises sustainably sourced dishes like sandwiches, salads, bowls, appetizers and more. Or, opt for the newly renovated Snook Inn Restaurant, a famed spot on Marco Island with floor-to-ceiling windows for indoor diners to enjoy the view. Parents and adult children should be sure to stop by Rouge Speakeasy, a new Prohibition-era speakeasy on Naples’ 5th Avenue South. Here, guests are treated to vintage tables, crystal glassware, dim lighting and contemporary and haute cuisine, all complemented, of course, by rare wines and tasty cocktails.
Read This Next
#WhereverFamily
Insta FeedHotels
Sep 11, 2024Fun-a-Thon at Viva Fortuna Beach by Wyndham
Family travelers to Viva Fortuna Beach by Wyndham, in Freeport, Grand Bahama Island, have a lot to look forward to this fall thanks to the resort’s exciting lineup of activities that allow for unforgettable experiences without breaking the bank.
Sponsored Content
Share Miles with Family and Friends with United Airlines
As you look ahead to winter travel, United Airlines and its MileagePlus loyalty program introduced MileagePlus miles pooling, which allows members to contribute and combine miles into a joint account. Groups of up to five members can now share and redeem miles in one linked account. As the first and only major U.S. airline to offer this feature, United also allows any MileagePlus member, whether relatives or close friends, to be in a pool with other members.
Travel Tips
Sep 10, 2024How Kids Can Learn About Nature on a Fall Hike
A walk through the woods or along the paths of a park provides not only good exercise and family time, but also a good chance for kids to be more observant of the natural world. With a little help from you and maybe from the iNaturalist app, they can become amateur naturalists and develop observation skills that will enrich their travels wherever they go.
News
Sep 5, 2024Remembering Rainer Jenss
WhereverFamily expresses its condolences on the passing of Rainer Jenss, founder, Family Travel Association, part of the inspiration behind the launch of the WhereverFamily brand. Dedicating himself as an advocate for family travel as an essential part of every child’s education, Jenss created Family Travel Association to have a collective, unified industry voice to help change the way families travel.
Sponsored Content
Travel to Madrid with the Family and Find Activities to Keep Everyone Happy!
If life were a city, it’d be Madrid. Sometimes it can be quite the challenge to find a destination just right for the whole family. Different tastes and ages make agreeing on where to go seem impossible. Unless, of course, the destination you have in mind is Madrid. With all of its new immersive museums, musicals, soccer stadiums and monuments like Royal Palace, anyone who suggests coming to the capital is sure to get a unanimous yes!
Travel Tips
Sep 4, 2024The Ultimate Guide to Interacting with Sloths in Costa Rica
Planning family travel to Costa Rica? Are the kids excited to experience the wildlife? In collaboration with government agencies, Costa Rican Tourism Board created a 10-step guide to ensure a memorable and responsible experience for families traveling into the country’s forests. Within these forests are some of the most adorable residents: sloths.
ShareThis