The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples

The hotel is a Mediterranean-style sanctuary that offers 295 well appointed guest rooms, including 37 suites and a Presidential Suite, as well as five exceptional dining establishments and 14 unique spacious meeting rooms, the Tiburón Golf Club, and a large picturesque pool area with poolside service. Guests can surround themselves with the rolling green vistas of North America's premier golf destination. The hotel features two Greg Norman-designed courses that will satisfy even the most discerning player's expectations. In addition to a lobby area with 24-hour reception and check-out services, hotel safe and lift access to the upper floors, further facilities available to guests at this air-conditioned club resort include a café, bar, games room and Internet access in public areas. Furthermore, guests can take advantage of room and laundry services, a bike hire service and car park (fees apply to all). For an extra charge, younger guests will be entertained at the kids' club and can let off a bit of steam at the children's playground.

The luxurious room amenities include Frette linens, goose down comforters and pillows or non-allergenic foam pillows. A 37-inch LCD flat-screen television with on-demand video and viewing guide also features. Furthermore, rooms come with marble baths, lightweight waffle bathrobes and a lighted make-up mirror, as well as a hairdryer, iron and ironing board. Other standard features of accommodation units include a spacious writing desk, high-speed wireless Internet access and an outlet for laptop recharging, as well as a CD player and AM/FM clock radios, two-line telephones with voicemail and a balcony/terrace. A coffee and tea refreshment box, in-room safe, in-room heating and air conditioning controls are also included, as are ice makers on every guest room floor. 24-hour in-room dining and a twice-daily housekeeping service with evening turndown service are provided. All rooms are non-smoking.

Lemonia - An American Bistro offering a winning combination of international flavours and contemporary American cuisine, with the finest fresh seafood, premium cuts of meat and seasonal ingredients. Lemonia is dedicated to serving savory fare in a refined yet comfortable setting with warm hospitality and indoor or alfresco seating, overlooking the tranquil Tiburón Golf Club. The Poolside Grill - Guests can delight in a refreshing blend of international cuisine and all-American favourites, as well as the traditional Ritz-Carlton Hamburger, without missing a minute of Florida sunshine (lunch only). The Bella Vista Lounge is ideal for a relaxing afternoon with a glass of champagne, cocktails and light fare selections while overlooking the 18th hole of the Tiburón Golf Course. Alternatively, guests can unwind at dusk while lounging in the cozy Adirondack chairs aside the welcoming fire pit. Global features innovative bar foods from around the world, inspired by the cuisine of Italy, Asia, France, Germany, Spain and the Americas. Region-specific beverage pairings and coordinating dessert recommendations will be offered on the Global menu as well, to make the international dining experience even more flavourful.

Guests can enjoy the day at the heated outdoor swimming pool with sun loungers, sundeck and poolside restaurant. Alternatively, they can play a little tennis on the four lighted Har-Tru tennis courts (barrier-free accessibility, fees apply) or a game of pool/snooker. Furthermore, there is a massage and fitness center with personal training and massage treatments (fees apply). Meanwhile, fans of the fairway can enjoy a game of golf at the on-site course and entertainment programmes are provided for adults. Eye Wonders is also available for children aged 5 to 12 (fees apply).

Family plan: 2 children and 2 adults (up to 18 years) may share a double room with the existing bedding. The overnight valet parking charge is $22 plus tax.

Directions from Southwest Florida International Airport in Fort Myers to the hotel: Exit airport - turn left on Ben Hill Griffin/Treeline Road to Alico Road. Turn right on Alico Road and proceed to I-75 South. Take I-75 South to Exit 111 (Immokalee Road/Naples Park). Turn right onto Immokalee Road and proceed 1.5 miles to Airport Pulling Road. Turn left onto Airport Pulling Road and proceed 1 mile to hotel, Naples entrance on the left. Follow roundabout to the right. At next roundabout, follow road around and up the tree-lined front drive. Welcome to the hotel!