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Photo Gallery: A Holiday Gondola Ride Through Naples

by Samuel Lippke | The Lippke View | 12.18.09 |

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The Naples canals in Long Beach are glowing during this time of year. Houses along the Italian-inspired waterways are decorated in holiday theme. Gondola rides offer a peaceful viewing experience for young and old. Large groups are also welcome.

Grab a bottle of wine, a blanket and some friends to enjoy a night under the stars and between beautiful lights.

Harly Savage & Cee Maranphal enjoy a gondola ride through Naples

The boat parade on Saturday, December 19th, goes through the Naples canals. Open to the public to view.

Belmont Shore, from out at sea

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Nikol
So so pretty! I have an amazing bf who once took me on these, amazing date :) & great pictures Samuel!

Keith A.
Long Beach has many adventures in its own back yard. Thank YOU for reporting one of the best of the season. (My firefox browser can't see the pictures?, but we were there this last Sunday, just after the rains, and saw some awesome lighted decorations and had great tour guide gondilar that reminded us about the under the bridge's tradition as if they were misteltoe.) The paddle tapping the water is very relaxing. Once in a lifetime experience was well worth it. Dress warm in the winter time.

Ryan ZumMallen, Editor
Apparently some readers are having trouble viewing the photos so we'll be updating this post shortly. Hold on tight and the photos will be viewable in all of their glory soon!

CHARLIE
Yes, Ryan, I too had trouble getting the pictures to come up, but now OK. What I want to know is: How did Nikol's "amazing bf date" come out? :)

Donna
How about a contact number or information on location, times and cost?

Harly
Gondola Getaway - 562-433-9595; approx. $115+tip for party of four. Grab some blankets, a bottle of wine, and get ready for an enjoyable Holiday endeavor ...

The Lippke View

Samuel Lippke is a photographer residing in Belmont Shore, shooting high-end events, fashion and international photojournalism. Samuel is constantly looking to shape and change peoples lives with each photo he takes.

Samuel has photographed for Volcom clothing company, HOWE, Lani, Lee Lacocca & The City of Long Beach. His images have appeared in the Press-Telegram & Grunion Gazette. He is published in wedding magazines & featured online. His international travels have been featured in books and in a documentary film (recent photo trips include Indonesia, Tokyo, Paris, London, Mexico City, Costa Rica, Philippines, South Africa and Cuba). Samuel is a WPJA member (Wedding PhotoJournalist Association) & is represented by ZUMA press.