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Archive for September, 2009

Photo Contest Winner September 15th!

Wednesday, September 16th, 2009

CONGRATULATIONS to Rene from Frankfort, Kentucky! You’re this week’s photo contest winner and have won the Brand New SunStream Beach Survival Kit!

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“We had more people show up at this year’s True Family Reunion at the fabulous DiamondHead Beach Resort than any other reunion. Everyone had a great time and we honored our Mother who spent her last vacation at the DiamondHead four years ago.”

Thank you to everyone who submitted their Southwest Florida vacation photos and participated in our weekly photo contest. If your photo wasn’t selected this week, don’t fret! All contest entries are still eligible to win. Good luck!

Enter a photo from your Southwest Florida vacation and tell us why it was special for your chance to be featured on the SunStream blog and WIN an exclusive beach survival kit. There’s a new winner every week!

The Magic of Lovers Key State Park

Wednesday, September 16th, 2009

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You don’t have to believe the stories of rogues, rascals, pirates, captive damsels and hidden treasure chests to enjoy the magic of southwest Florida’s Lover’s Key. Squeezed between the popular island vacation destination of Fort Myers Beach and the quiet upscale beach community of Bonita Beach, it’s a nature preserve in an unlikely place, with a colorful and embellished history.

If you’re not paying attention, you’ll drive right by Lover’s Key State Park without noticing the sign that marks its entrance. But an increasing number of folks are discovering the park and stopping by for a closer look, especially since the park was featured in a Travel Channel special on Florida’s Best Beaches. (more…)

Photo Contest Winner September 8th!

Friday, September 11th, 2009

CONGRATULATIONS to Nora from Miami, Florida! You’re this week’s photo contest winner and have won the Brand New SunStream Beach Survival Kit!

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“We have been going to Park Shore for about 10 years now and we love it every time. This year we have been fortunate enough to have gone twice and we hope to go once more before the summer is over. Thanks Park Shore for all the memories we have been able to create throughout the years.”

Thank you to everyone who submitted their Southwest Florida vacation photos and participated in our weekly photo contest. If your photo wasn’t selected this week, don’t fret! All contest entries are still eligible to win. Good luck!

Enter a photo from your Southwest Florida vacation and tell us why it was special for your chance to be featured on the SunStream blog and WIN an exclusive beach survival kit. There’s a new winner every week!

Esterra Spa & Salon to Open at DiamondHead Beach Resort

Friday, September 11th, 2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

For information, contact:
Carolyn Masten
SunStream Hotels & Resorts
(239) 765-4111 (office)
@SunStreampr (Twitter)
CarolynM@SunStream.com
www.SunStream.com

ESTERRA SPA & SALON TO OPEN AT DIAMONDHEAD BEACH RESORT

FORT MYERS BEACH, FLDiamondHead Beach Resort, the only full-service, all-suite resort on Fort Myers Beach and a proud member of the Florida Green Lodging Program, is proud to welcome the November 2009 opening of the Esterra Spa & Salon. Come and indulge in an atmosphere of complete serenity and relaxation where body, mind and spirit will be fully restored and refreshed. Esterra Spa & Salon, recently voted “the best spa on Fort Myers Beach” is committed to delivering the finest services, products and knowledge available and an amazing staff in a beachfront location at DiamondHead Beach Resort. (more…)

GullWing Beach Resort’s Spa-tacular Girls Getaway

Monday, September 7th, 2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

For information, contact:
Carolyn Masten
SunStream Hotels & Resorts
(239) 765-4111 (office)
@SunStreampr (Twitter)
CarolynM@SunStream.com
www.SunStream.com

GULLWING BEACH RESORT’S SPA-TACULAR GIRLS GETAWAY

FORT MYERS BEACH, FLGullWing Beach Resort is offering an immensely popular “Girls Getaway Package” designed for women’s retreats only.  All gal-pals are invited to relax and rejuvenate at this luxury condominium suite resort located on Florida’s Fort Myers Beach.

The Spa-tacular Girls Getaway Package includes: 3 day/ 2 night accommodations in a fully- appointed two-bedroom, two-bathroom suite (upgrades to a three-bedroom suite are available) overlooking Fort Myers Beach, Estero Island or Estero Bay from a private screened balcony; a bottle of red and a bottle of white wine upon arrival; four 60-minute Swedish Massages and four Pampering Spa Manicures from the Esterra Spa & Salon. (more…)