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Its no surprise to those of us lucky enough to live and spend time in Naples but it is nice to see it confirmed by Wallethubs team. WalletHub’s analysts compared 227 cities across six key dimensions: 1) Affordability, 2) Weather, 3) Safety, 4) Economy, 5) Education & Health and 6) Quality of Life.

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“Health Buzz: This Is Where the Healthiest Eaters in the U.S. Live”

At least according to US News article on a recently published Gallup-Sharecare Well-Being Index report carried out on a phone poll between Jan 2015 and Dec 2016.

As with all polls I suppose its open to discussion however as a Naples regular I have to say that the food is pretty good.

The local stores such as Publix, Fresh Market, Oakes farm Market, Wynns Market etc etc all make for easy accessibility to high quality fresh produce, seafood and meats.

Likewise the local restaurants offering local produce and seafood on their menu’s is extensive. Hence I would be in agreement that eating healthy is not difficult and doesn’t require you to travel far out of your way to maintain a healthy diet.

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Here’s some photos to give you a feel for Naples, We will add more as we get better images.

Naples/Marco Island, Fla. Area is the Happiest, Healthiest City in the U.S. for the 2nd Year in a Row

Naples, Fla.(March 7, 2017) – For the second year in a row, Naples and the nearby communities of Marco Island and Immokalee tops the ranking at the number one spot in the Gallup-Healthways State of American Well-Being 2016 Community Rankings, released on March 7, 2017. The report measures how residents of 189 U.S. cities feel about their physical health, social ties, financial security, community and sense of purpose. Communities are uniquely positioned to promote well-being improvement by transforming policies and environment so that people move naturally, eat wisely, connect, and have the right outlook—all of which can lead to living longer, better.

Naples has also been named the #1 Best Destination for Luxury Travelers (2015) in the U.S. by readers at USA TODAY’s 10Best travel section and America’s Best All-Around Beach by the Travel Channel (2005). Marco Island ranked as the #1 Island in the U.S. and #4 Island in the World in 2014’s TripAdvisor Traveler’s Choice Awards.

Link to Full article on www.paradisecoast.com

Perched on the Gulf of Mexico in southwest Florida, Naples is well known for its high-end shopping, world-class culture and sophisticated dining. But Naples is also an affordable family destination that appeals to nature lovers and beach aficionados. Fifth Avenue South and Third Street South are the focal points for Naples shopping in the historic downtown area, with numerous art galleries, chic clothing boutiques and home decor shops. When it comes time for lunch or drinks and dinner, enjoy your meal with a water view, whether you choose a swank Naples beachfront resort or a funky bayside bar.

Naples is the ideal place to wind down and escape from the hustle and bustle of life. So why not take some personal time and enjoy a vacation in paradise?