The Ritz-Carlton Naples provides sweet regalia this holiday season

The award-winning pastry team at The Ritz-Carlton constructed a life-sized gingerbread house.

A breathtaking masterpiece in confectionary holiday delight, the cottage-style house will brighten your holiday and perhaps inspire your budding chef or engineer to create their own gingerbread house.

SWFL residents can also explore more holiday traditions, including:

• The annual Teddy Bear Tea, with a visit from Saint Nick and Mrs. Claus.

• Opportunities to create lasting memories by making a glass ornament with a Dale Chihuly-trained glass artist.

• Scheduling time to relax for a day in the spa.

• Making reservations for Christmas Eve dinner.

– Patricia C. Mills, C2 Communications