Summertime is fun time along Florida's southwest coast

July 2006
CONTACTS:
Jackie MacKay, (407) 814-0014 or (407) 496-1770
Lee Rose, (239) 338-3500

LEE COUNTY, FL -- When it comes to planning that perfect family vacation or romantic long weekend for a client, one of the most popular destinations in the country continues to be The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel. Aside from miles of picturesque beaches and quaint island hideaways, this inviting seaside destination has everything one would expect from a tropical resort retreat.

Here are just of a few of the special summer packages now available for travel agents to book:

Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa
The Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa features 454 guestrooms and suites, championship golf, an Asian-inspired spa, salon and fitness center, secluded beach island, three pools, six restaurants and lounges, and Camp Hyatt for children.

"Summer Splash Promotion"
Valid June 1-Sept. 30, 2006
$159 Sunday through Thursday, $169 Friday and Saturday
A coupon book, including hundreds of dollars in savings, is given to guests who book this promotion:

Raptor Bay Golf Club, 20 percent off green fees
Stillwater Spa & Salon, 20 percent off services and purchases
All water excursions, 20 percent off any water activity
Camp Coconut, two for the price of one for up to two children ages 3 to 12, morning or afternoon session
Tennis, 25 percent off fees
Kayaks, second kayak free with full price rental
Tanglewood Restaurant, 15 percent off breakfast buffet
Kofe Nut, free refills with daily coffee purchase and two dipped ice cream cones for the price of one
All restaurants, with purchase of meal, two-for-one glass of house wine with dinner for adults; children receive free soft drinks. Two desserts for the price of one.

For more information, visit www.coconutpoint.hyatt.com. Located at 5001 Coconut Rd., Bonita Springs, FL 34134, just 12 miles from Southwest Florida International Airport. Phone: (239) 444-1234. Fax: (239) 390 4344.

Sundial Beach & Golf Resort
Sanibel Island's most complete resort, Sundial Beach & Golf Resort is the centerpiece of this unique barrier island off the southwest coast of Florida. Sanibel is two-thirds nature preserve, providing visitors with an experience of Florida the way it used to be.

"All Inclusive Package" (Family Friendly)
4 days/3 nights

A variety of accommodation types
A welcome bottle of champagne (one per stay)
All meals at the resort, including gratuities -- Windows on the Water, Noopie's, Beaches, Crocodiles and the deli in The Shoppe (per person, per day)
All non-alcoholic drinks (per person, per day)
Use of Sundial's non-motorized water sports (per person, per day)
Use of bicycles and helmets (per person, per day)
Use of tennis equipment (court, racquets and balls) (per person, per day)
Explorers Kids' Club program, including crafts (per child, per day where applicable)

"Family Fun Package"
4 days/ 3 nights

A variety of accommodation types
Family daily breakfast at Windows on the Water (one per person)
Family dinner at Windows on the Water (one per person, per stay)
Family dinner at Noopie's Japanese Seafood and Steakhouse, beverages not included (one per person, per stay)
Pizza night: 2 pizzas and 2 liter bottle of soda (one per stay)
One day at the Explorers Kids' Club, one per child ages 3 to 11, or for children ages 11 to 16 choose from either one kayak rental or one bicycle rental (one per child, per stay)
Disposable camera that features Sundial tagline on every picture (one per stay)

"Sanibel Couples Romance Package"
3 days/2 nights

A variety of accommodation types
Champagne and chocolate-covered strawberries delivered to room (one per stay)
Assorted cordials delivered to room on second night (one per stay)
Daily breakfast at Windows on the Water (one per person)
Dinner at Windows on the Water (one per person, per stay)
Sunset cruise (one per person, per stay)
One round of golf at The Dunes, including cart (adults only, one per person, per stay)
Unlimited tennis
Daily bicycle use (one per person)
One cocktail at Beaches or at the Pool Bar (one per adult, per stay)

All three Sundial Beach & Golf Resort packages include: parking, daily housekeeping, daily local newspaper, fitness center, chaise lounge, towels and umbrellas at pool and beach. The resort is located at 1451 Middle Gulf Dr., Sanibel Island, Florida 33957. For reservations, call (888) 467-4754 or fax (239) 472-8892 or visit www.sundialresort.com.

The Hilton Garden Inn Fort Myers
Guests enjoy a taste of Florida hospitality and exceptional service at the Hilton Garden Inn Fort Myers hotel. Within walking distance of the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, the Fort Myers area offers varied shopping, including Bell Tower Shops, Tanger Factory Outlets and the Edison Mall.

"Summer Sensation"
Valid Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, May 1 through Sept. 24, 2006
Starting at $120 per night

Guests enjoy paradise at a slower pace. Upgrade a standard guestroom to a king-bedded mini suite for the weekend (upon availability) and include the property's famous prime rib dinner buffet on Friday. Saturday features a shuttle to and from any one of Fort Myers' popular destinations (Edison & Ford Winter Estates, Bell Towers Shopping Plaza, Edison Mall, etc.) And with a late 3 p.m. check-out on Sunday, guests can sleep in, linger longer or relax by the pool. Two night stay required (Fri/Sat or Sat/Sun), based upon availability.

For reservations, call (239) 790-3500 or visit www.fortmyers.gardeninn.com and click on the "Hotel Specials" tab.

Holiday Inn Sanibel Island Beach Resort
Looking for a Sanibel Island resort right on the beach? The Holiday Inn Sanibel Island is a small, gulf front hotel in Florida, offering fantastic service and private beach access in a serene, tropical setting.

"Nature and Sealife Packages"
Valid Sunday thru Thursday, May 1 through Dec. 21, 2006
$317 for two nights, including tax. $133 per extra night. Each room only, plus tax.
Add $12 per child for Nature & Sealife Cruise

Standard room with two double beds, two queen beds, or one king bed, including one Nature & Sealife Cruise for two at Tarpon Bay in which guests enjoy cruising the tranquil waters of Tarpon Bay aboard a 26-passenger, handicapped-accessible, covered pontoon boat. They'll observe the amazing bird rookeries, home to pelicans, egrets, herons, ibis and cormorants. Dolphins and manatees are often spotted. The tour also includes a 30-minute touch-tank exploration.

Call (800) 443-0909 and ask for Nature Packages or visit www.sanibelbeachresort.com. Located at 1231 Middle Gulf Drive, Sanibel Island, Florida 33957.

GullWing Beach Resort
GullWing Beach Resort on Fort Myers Beach offers an ideal mix of vacation packages perfect for girlfriend getaways. Whether agents' clients decide to splurge with ultimate pampering, enjoy some delectable wine tasting and even more delectable gossip, or curl up with the greatest tearjerker movies of all time, they're assured of an unforgettable time with their girlfriends. Best of all, their escapades will take place against the resort's incredible backdrop of sugar white sand and relaxing blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico.

"Ooh La La"
Valid year-round, subject to availability.
Starting at $5,399, including tax, based on four women in a three-bedroom beachfront suite for three nights.

Clients stay in a luxurious beachfront suite overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, where they can step off the beach into their personal limousine and enjoy champagne along the way as they head to the Chocolate Salon at Norman Love Confections, named one of the Top 10 artisan chocolate companies in the country by USA Today. There, they'll prepare their own edible works of art as chocolatiers personally teach them how in a Chocolate Class held just for their group. Next, girlfriends enjoy a two-hour stop at the ultra-trendy Bell Tower Shops, perfect for any shopaholic. They'll be greeted back at the resort by their own personal in-room chef, who'll "whip up" a little something in the kitchen while they savor an assortment of wines from around the world.

"Women Who Wine"
Valid year-round, subject to availability.

Starting at $884, including tax, based on four women in a two-bedroom island-view suite for two nights; packages for three-bedroom bay-view suites, which can accommodate six women, start at $1,036 for two nights, including tax.

Clients on this girlfriend getaway catch up on all the vintage gossip with their closest friends. They'll enjoy a lively mix of six wine selections, a generously-appointed welcome basket and The Winerd ® wine-tasting game.

"Chick Flicks"
Valid year-round, subject to availability.

Starting at $657, including tax, based on four women in a two-bedroom island-view suite for two nights; packages for three-bedroom bay-view suites, which can accommodate six women, start at $769 for two nights, including tax.

The third in the resort's Girlfriend Getaway series, this package is designed as the ultimate pajama party and includes an unlimited supply of rental movies, theatre-styled buttered popcorn, candy, soft drinks, and a big box of tissues for everyone to share. Clients will laugh, cry and reminisce as they let their hair down and have a great time.

GullWing Beach Resort is located on the widest stretch of pristine white sand on Fort Myers Beach and promises to wrap clients in beachfront luxury, with stylish two- and three-bedroom condominium suites, each impeccably appointed and offering spectacular views from every room. To book one of the three packages, visit www.sunstream.com or call (888) 627-5151.

Travel agents who want more information about the many vacation package opportunities for their clients on The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel can visit www.FortMyersSanibel.com.

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EDITOR'S NOTE: The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel include: Sanibel & Captiva islands, Fort Myers Beach, Fort Myers, Bonita Springs & Estero, Cape Coral, Pine Island, Boca Grande & Outer islands, North Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres. Images are available upon request.