The Lizard King
Published on May 14, 2013
At the Vanderbilt Beach Resort, you never know what interesting creatures you might run across! Look closely under shrubs and rocks, especially during the hot summer months, and you might spot a cute, small, prehistoric-looking lizard called the Common Basilisk. Read more about the amazing feats this lizard can do - including running on water!
Read More »In a Tropical State of Mind
Published on February 28, 2013
Looking for a tropical vacation? Look no further than the Vanderbilt Beach Resort in Naples! We are so far South that we are closer to Havana, Cuba and Nassau, Bahamas than we are to the state of Georgia. We have a decidedly tropical state of mind and we are ready to help you enjoy a tropical laid back vacation right here in the good ole USA. Come and join us.
Read More »Why We Love Sunsets
Published on January 11, 2013
Life can be hectic and stressful, but there is no better way to relax and de-stress than to simply sit and watch a sunset. This daily reminder of something bigger than ourselves has become a joyous ritual at the Vanderbilt Beach Resort. Join us and experience the peace and serenity of the perfect sunset.
Read More »After The Storms, Our Beaches Are Covered With Silver Linings!
Published on October 10, 2012
Although summer storms can sometimes turn deadly, they can also be a lot of fun and turn up wonderful shells. Read on to hear about the 'bounty of the sea" brought by these storms and to see pictures of our crustacean friends.
Read More »A Place Out of Time
Published on August 02, 2012
"A good holiday is one spent among people whose notions of time are vaguer than yours.” - J.B. Priestly. We agree wholeheartedly with this statement and work hard to ensure that our notion of time is vaguer than our guests. Click here to read more about our philosophy of the slow life!
Read More »Goodbye Radar!
Published on April 30, 2012
We reflection the Turtle Club's participation in a partnership with the Conservancy of Southwest Florida to assist them in the study of wild sea turtles. Although our sponsored turtle, Radar, has stopped transmitting a satellite signal, we have learned a lot from his time with us and will continue to support the program.
Read More »Saving Sea Turtles
Published on February 27, 2012
The Turtle Club is helping the Conservancy in its efforts to study and save sea turtles by funding scientific research to track sea turtles migration patterns. The Turtle Club sponsored a satellite tag that was placed on the back of a Kemp’s Ridley sea turtle now named Radar, and the satellite transponder will send a signal that is recorded each time Radar breaks through the water. Radar’s movements are then tracked by map, and researchers will get a clearer idea of the Kemp’s Ridley’s migration patterns.
Read More »Sunsets Spectacular and the Green Flash
Published on January 30, 2012
Naples is known for its great sunsets and the occasional "green flash." Is the "green flash" a myth or a real event? The only way to know for sure is to keep watching sunsets and there is no better place for your research than at the hotel, where dedicated sunsetologists have been researching this phenomenon for years.
Read More »Florida - An Orchid Lover's Paradise
Published on October 31, 2011
The Vanderbilt Beach Resort is the only beachfront hotels in Naples with its own tropical orchid garden. As you examine these exquisitely beautiful flowers, you will marvel at nature's work and your worries will melt away.
Read More »The Top Ten Reasons to Visit Naples in the Summer!
Published on August 25, 2011
Naples is a beautiful tropical paradise in summer and during a summer stay at the Resort you will be treated to warm balmy night breezes, abundant marine life, beautiful green foliage, uncrowded beaches, friendly people, great fishing and an island lifestyle that will make you feel like you are in the caribbean!
Read More »Olde Florida - An Endangered Species?
Published on June 23, 2011
How is Olde Florida different than New Florida? Check out this blog to find out and see why the Vanderbilt Beach Resort prides itself on being a true Olde Florida property.
Read More »Paddleboarding in Paradise!
Published on May 24, 2011
Catch the latest wave sweeping the nation at the Vanderbilt Beach Resort -- stand up paddleboarding. We now have two Surftech stand up paddleboards for rent at our beach cabana stand. Click below to read more about this new sport and check out a short video. This new sport is very easy and is a great way for the whole family to have fun on the water!
Read More »The Wearers of the Green
Published on April 07, 2011
The Vanderbilt Beach Resort celebrates another St. Patrick's Day.
Read More »Old and New Friends
Published on February 21, 2011
Meeting old and new friends is easy at our complimentary poolside cocktail parties. You never know who you are going to meet -- the guest next door could be a nuclear physicist or a musician or your future spouse! Just make sure that when you see the "green flash" it is not the cocktails playing tricks on you.
Read More »Sea Turtle Release
Published on January 19, 2011
The Turtle Club partners with the Conservancy of Southwest Florida to help save sea turtles. Check out our video of the sea turtle release in the ten thousand islands near Naples.
Read More »Sunmageddon
Published on January 19, 2011
Despite the massive snow storms up north, we have great weather. No "Snowmageddon" here. It's more like "Sunmageddon."
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