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THE RITZ-CARLTON, NAPLES LAUNCHES NEW ENVIRONMENTALLY AWARE OFFERINGS TO ENHANCE THE BELOVED RITZ KIDS EXPERIENCE
The Celebrated Family-Friendly Resort expands its award-winning Ritz Kids program NAPLES, Fla., Aug. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ritz-Carlton, Naples
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[{"type":"text","content":"The Celebrated Family-Friendly Resort expands its award-winning Ritz Kids program \nNAPLES, Fla., Aug. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ritz-Carlton, Naples announces a new Ritz Kids experience designed to spark curiosity and foster environmental awareness. The recently remastered resort unveiled an expanded Ritz Kids program, featuring a state-of-the-art Ritz Kids Room, resident Naturalist, and destination-specific educational programs, created in partnership with the Conservancy of Southwest Florida.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \nDesigned for ages 5 to 12, the reimagined Ritz Kids program connects children to nature through immersive programming with seven daily themes such as Sea Creatures, Wildlife, and Shoreline. Working alongside regional experts from the Conservancy of Southwest Florida, the resort has crafted an experience that combines fun and education to provide a broad introduction to coastal Florida's unique ecosystem with curated experiences like animal encounters, multi-sensory activities, and crafts that leave children with a new appreciation for the environment and their impact on it.\n\"We are excited to expand our offerings for our youngest guests with a reimagined Ritz Kids space and world-class programming,\" said Mark Ferland, Area General Manager for The Ritz-Carlton Resorts of Naples. \"Our partnership with the Conservancy of Southwest Florida will help an entire generation discover a deeper connection to nature and foster more meaningful travel experiences.\" \nA delight for the senses, the new Ritz Kids Room features interactive walls that introduce children to ecotourism, as well as a demonstration stage, craft areas, self-discovery stations, vivariums, terrariums, and aquariums. Soaring high above the room, projectors create an ever-changing seascape to inspire learning and wonder. Building on the program's four themes of water, land, environmental responsibility, and culture, the new facility was designed exclusively for The Ritz-Carlton, Naples, and constructed by Creative Arts Limited, Inc., a comprehensive design, build, and installation firm that transforms ideas into inspiring spaces such the Marco Island Historical Museum and the Tampa Bay History Center.\n\"The unique programming offered by Ritz Kids will help introduce and educate young people on the Southwest Florida ecosystem,\" explained Paul Sief...