Powdery, white beaches, fabulous outdoor dining, abundant shopping, and refreshing spas -- sounds like the perfect recipe for a girls getaway, doesn’t it? Where do you find such a splendid place? In paradise, of course! Paradise Coast to be exact—which is located in Southwest Florida’s Collier County that encompasses Naples, Marco Island and the Everglades. It’s here that you can truly get your much-needed R&R and you can do that by starting with a well-deserved spa treatment.
In Paradise, you have your choice of an intimate spa experience at one of many choice day spas like Inn on Fifth Spa and Salon, located inside The Inn on Fifth. Indulge in pure serenity in their Feng Shui environment while waiting for your one-of-a-kind spa treatment, in which they are renowned for using handmade creams created with homeopathic ingredients. Treat yourself to their signature “Edimi Facial”, perfect after a day of shopping on Fifth Avenue South, one of Naples’ most popular strips known for their boutiques, art galleries and outdoor dining restaurants.
You could make your spa experience more like an event by spending a day at one of the upscale resorts like The Spa at Marco Island Marriott. They have a full service spa and fitness facility, where you can spend a little time breaking a sweat before indulging in their “Milk and Honey Soak” or “Sea and Flower Bath”. Afterwards, venture out to enjoy the rhythmic sounds of the Gulf, which are only footsteps away.
For ladies who love to golf or play tennis, I recommend The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club. Set up a tee time or raquet time in the morning, dine at one of their 4 onsite restaurants, and then hit the spa for some pampering. Their treatments are truly Floridian, with options like “Sun Kissed Complexion” and “Florida Fruit Fresh Facial”.
Looking for something a little more unique in your spa experience? Try Everglades Spa-Fari, located in, none other than, the Everglades Spa and Lodge. Here you’ll be able to choose from unique services like a cranial-sacral massage, “Everglades Mud Mask” or a “Ginseng and Pearl Hydrating Mask”. They have thoughtfully packaged treatments with excursions in the Everglades. What will they think of next?
Shopping here is more like a leisurely outing. 
With ocean birds serenading you along your outdoor retail outing, it’s no wonder why it’s one of the most relaxing shopping experiences ever! There’s no place like Fifth Avenue South, with wondrous aromas of fine dining splendidly mixed amongst the unique boutiques and upscale art galleries, I felt like I was in shopping heaven. Just blocks away, is Third Street South, which is known as Gallery Row. As it’s nickname implies, there are fabulous galleries you won’t want to miss. Whether you’re a loyal art patron or just someone who enjoys looking at beauty, it’s a good area for a stroll. For other shopping adventures, check out The Village on Venetian Bay, situated on waterfront property, the light scent of salt in the peaceful wind with make you want to take it all in… imagine wonderful scenery and the best of shopping – it’s a girls fairytale!
Another great girls outing during your getaway is local Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens. They have historical botanical gardens in addition to local critters like alligators and cranes, but the exotic ones too like lions, tigers and bears – oh my (sorry, I couldn’t resist). Besides when was the last time you went to the zoo?
If you’re in paradise, are you really going to pass up some time on the beach? Start out your morning with the lulling sounds of the beach, then stroll along the waterway and catch up on some girls chat or reminisce about past girls trips. 
Later, you can do what the locals do and search the beach for some of the best shelling anywhere. Find beautiful memorabilia that you can take with you as a token from your relaxing trip in paradise. (Remember the movie Beaches)
The Paradise Coast is a peaceful girlfriends getaway full of leisurely activities that will enrich your friendships, refill your soul, and put you at peace. Escape from the racing pace of your ‘regular’ life, and create memories of a vacation in paradise!
For more information, check out www.paradisecoast.com
