Planning a Naples girls trip is the perfect excuse to spend a few days with your favorite people while enjoying the fun, relaxing laid-back atmosphere of Southwest Florida.

Naples has many of the ingredients that make a group getaway enjoyable: beautiful beaches, excellent shopping, restaurants, outdoor experiences, wellness activities, and plenty of places to sit back and catch up with friends.

The city is especially appealing for groups that want a vacation with options. You can plan a packed weekend full of activities, or you can schedule only a few things and leave the rest of your time open.

That flexibility makes Naples a particularly good destination for girlfriend getaways, birthday trips, bachelorette parties, and relaxing weekends with friends.

Spend a Day at the Beach

A beach day should be near the top of almost any Naples girls trip itinerary. Naples is known for its Gulf Coast beaches, so set aside at least part of a day to relax by the water, swim, read, take photos, hunt for shells, and enjoy time together.

Vanderbilt Beach is a popular choice. Your group can make the beach the main event or spend a few hours there before heading into town for lunch and shopping. Some local hotels, like the Inn at Pelican Bay, offer free transportation to and from the beach for guests.

Shop and Dine Along Fifth Avenue South

Fifth Avenue South is one of the easiest places to include in a Naples girls trip because it combines shopping, restaurants, cafés, galleries, and other attractions in a walkable downtown setting.

An afternoon here can be as relaxed or as social as you want. Start with coffee or breakfast, browse boutiques and galleries, stop for lunch, and continue exploring before getting ready for dinner. You don't need to plan every stop, which makes the area especially convenient for groups with different interests.

Visit Naples Botanical Garden

If your group enjoys nature, photography, or peaceful outdoor experiences, add Naples Botanical Garden to your itinerary. The Garden encompasses 170 acres and features tropical and subtropical plants, themed gardens, natural habitats, and walking areas.

Take a Boat Tour

Getting out on the water is another memorable way to experience Naples. A boat tour can add some adventure to an otherwise relaxing weekend, whether your group is interested in sightseeing, wildlife, shelling, sailing, or watching the sunset.

For a celebration, consider making a boat outing one of the main events of the trip. A private or small-group experience can turn an ordinary afternoon into a memorable part of the weekend.

Naples Bachelorette Party

A Naples bachelorette party can be a great option for a bride who wants a girls' trip. Instead of building the entire weekend around nightlife, you can create a more balanced experience with beach time, pool time, a spa treatment, shopping, a boat outing, cocktails, and a special dinner.



The Inn at Pelican Bay offers several amenities that can make a bachelorette party stay easier. Guests have access to complimentary breakfast, beach transportation, beach chairs, umbrellas, and towels, bicycles, an outdoor heated pool, a hot tub, a fire pit, a fitness center, Wi-Fi, parking, and concierge services.

It's important not to over plan. Group trips can become stressful when everyone must rush from one reservation to another. Instead, choose one or two major activities each day and leave plenty of room for meals, conversation, beach time, and spontaneous plans.

One of the first decisions to make is where you want to stay. The Inn at Pelican Bay is an award-winning boutique hotel located in North Naples, near Vanderbilt Beach and Mercato, making it a great option for groups that want access to both beach and shopping. The knowledgeable concierge staff can also help you plan and book reservations during your stay. To get the best rates on your stay at the Inn, book direct online or by calling (800) 597-8770.