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4 Exterior
(Courtesy The Ritz-Carlton, Naples)
The Ritz-Carlton, Naples, reopens on July 6 as it debuts its ‘Evolution of an Icon’ project, with new pools, bungalows and cabanas, in addition to redesigned rooms and suites, and a new resort lobby bar offering a Champagne tasting curated by Master Sommelier Elyse Lambert. Club Level guests (who get a dedicated concierge) can find the new Vanderbilt Tower—featuring more than 70 rooms—with an expansive The Ritz-Carlton Club Lounge and five complimentary food offerings daily. On the culinary front, three new dining options debut: the Mediterranean-inspired Sofra, the coffee-centric Moka and a third, to-be-announced concept. Locals also rejoice at the return of the beachfront restaurant Gumbo Limbo, where you’ll find us at the end of the day for the longheld ringing of the bell tradition at sunset.