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Imagine a place where the sun almost always shines, where world class restaurants serve an enticing array of food to tempt your palate, and sensual spas pamper your body.

I just discovered Naples, Florida. And I can't wait to go back.

Here are a few of my favorites:

BEST DRINK: Cheesecake Martini at the Edgewater Beach Hotel. A blend of Stoli, vanilla, cranberry and pineapple juice.

BEST PLACE FOR A HEALTHY MEAL: H20 Café at the Ritz Carlton. Gorgeous Bento Boxes and there is even a bento box of desserts.

BEST HOT ROCKS MASSAGE: Ask for Gary at the Registry Hotel. Consider having it poolside.

BEST STORE FOR BROWSING: Wind in the Willows. Of course you will want to buy some of their colorful and unique things-so maybe I should call this category best store for buying.

BEST MANICURE: a Feast of Flowers from Cathy at the Ritz Carlton. I am writing this over a week later, and my nails still look great.

BEST DINNER BUFFET: Registry Hotel.

BEST SELECTION OF TEAS: h20 offers Emily Rose teas in a delicious assortment of unique flavors. Very soothing.

BEST LAMB CHOPS: The house specialty of Lamb Chops at the Edgewater Beach Hotel are some of the best I have ever had.

BEST PAMPERING FOR THE SOUL: Naples Museum of Art. The custom commissioned Dale Chihuly are the pride of Naples, and not to be missed.

YUMMIEST MASSAGE LOTION: Registry Hotel has a unique desert blend.

BEST FACIAL: Total Body Salon and Spa. Owner Joyce Pasquino made me wish I lived in Naples so I could be a regular. Mom and daughter make this place heaven on earth.

BEST REFLEXOLOGY TREATMENT: Poolside at the Escalante Hotel.

BEST SOUFFLÉ: Might be at Don Shula's Steakhouse restaurant but the waiter said it was too late to order one the night I was there.

BEST PLACE TO DINE ON THE BEACH: The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club. Go to HB's on the Gulfat sunset and see one of the most glorious skies in the world. No extra charge for the sunset.

BEST SELF PAMPERING: mini-massager for feet from the Sharper Image at Waterside Shops

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