• I spent two days in Naples, Florida, for the first time in October. • I was surprised by the city's extensive canals and waterfront mansions. • I didn't expect the local airport to be so luxurious, and I was amazed by the crystal-blue waters.

When the temperatures dropped below 50 degrees Fahrenheit this October in New York, I was jonesing for one last taste of summer.

So I headed to the southern part of Florida, where the sun beams down on white-sand beaches and crystal-blue waters.

During my five-day trip, I spent two nights in Naples, a city known for its luxury lifestyle. In just 48 hours, I was surprised six times.

I took a private plane from West Palm Beach to Naples. The coastal view from above amazed me, but the most surprising part was inland.

Hundreds of miles of canal

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