SunStream Travel Blog

Welcome! As employees of SunStream and residents of Southwest Florida, we thought this blog would be an excellent opportunity to share what we love about living here with our guests. Enjoy!

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SunStream Beach Team goes Parasailing!

July 15th, 2010

Hey Everyone!

Today the SunStream Beach Team hit Ft. Myers Beach and went Parasailing with Captain Patrick Ranalli of Ranalli Parasailing. We had such a great time meeting the other parasailers as well as filming our beautiful beaches that have remained untouched by the oil spill.

Interested in going to see for yourself? Check out Ranalli Parasailing at www.ranalliparasail.com or call to make your reservations today by calling 239-565-5700.

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Oil Spill Update – July 15th

July 15th, 2010

Our beaches are CLEAN! The latest reports show that there is a 1% chance that our Southwest Florida beaches will be effected by the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill! That’s great news and we hope to see you REAL soon!

Here’s the latest image that shows the location of the oil spill in relation to our beautiful beaches.

Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill

Check out the location of the oil spill in relation to our beaches!

SunStream’s Clean Beach Guarantee!

SunStream’s Clean Beach Guarantee promises that our Hotels & Resorts located in Southwest Florida will be oil and tar free during our guests stay. In the unlikely event that the beaches of Lee & Collier County are officially closed by Federal, State or Local authorities or if health conditions are compromised, SunStream has made a decision to take a proactive step in alleviating guest concern.

If the beaches become threatened during your stay and you wish to leave, you will be entitled to a prorated refund for the remaining nights of your stay or the ability to rebook within 2 years of your cancellation date with no penalties.

If the official closure takes place within 72 hours of your stay, SunStream will offer a full refund of room fees, taxes and resort fee if applicable, or you can rebook your stay anytime within 2 years of your cancellation date with no penalties.

At SunStream we are committed to creating memorable experiences and fulfilling even the unexpressed wishes of those we serve. We understand there are many options when making a decision as to where to take your next vacation and are thankful you have chosen to experience all that SunStream’s fine Hotels & Resorts have to offer.

Have questions regarding your upcoming reservation? Give us a call at 877-247-5250.

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Check out our NBC coverage!

July 12th, 2010

On Friday, Linh Bui from NBC-2 followed the SunStream Beach Team as we spoke to beachgoers to get the message across that our beaches are as clean and as beautiful as ever! Check out the story that ran on the 5:30 news!

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SunStream Beach Team and NBC-2 hit the beach

July 9th, 2010

The SunStream Beach Team hits the beaches of Ft. Myers once again to find out what people have to say about our beautiful beaches! Today we were joined by NBC-2 reporter, Linh Bui, who will be running a story on us tonight about how SunStream is remaining proactive by organizing an Oil Spill committee that meets weekly. The Committee includes members of the SunStream Executive team as well as representation from all departments within the company. Check out what today’s beachgoers had to say!

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SunStream Hotels & Resorts Thanks Travelers During National Travel & Tourism Week

May 17th, 2010

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

For information, contact:

Michelle Moran

SunStream Hotels & Resorts

239-765-4111(office)

@Sunstreampr (Twitter)

Michelle.Moran@sunstream.com

SunStream.com

SUNSTREAM HOTELS & RESORTS THANKS TRAVELERS DURING NATIONAL TRAVEL & TOURISM WEEK

FORT MYERS BEACH, FL – May 12, 2010 – SunStream Hotels & Resorts would like to recognize those travelers still keeping travel and tourism alive in Southwest Florida by offering a FREE night at 6 of their fine hotels & resorts.  National Travel & Tourism week is May 8-16, however SunStream is extending this offer for those that book by May 31st for travel through October 28, 2010.

If guests stay 2 consecutive nights at DiamondHead Beach Resort & Spa, The Resort at MarinaVillage, Bellasera Hotel or Park Shore Resort they will receive their 3rd night FREE.  At GullWing Beach Resort or Pointe Estero Beach Resort, guests will receive a 4th night FREE after staying 3 consecutive nights.

Travel and tourism is a $3.8 billion dollar industry for Lee & Collier Counties, providing over 84,000 jobs and generating $205.9 million in tax revenue locally. Travel is a broad and diverse industry employing a vast workforce, from airline and attraction employees to restaurant, hotel and taxi workers.

The U.S. Travel Association reports that travel and tourism is one of America’s largest industries. Direct spending by domestic and international travelers generated $704 billion in the nation’s economy last year. The industry also represents one of America’s largest employers, accounting for more than 10 million direct and indirect jobs. Though the travel workforce has declined as a result of the prolonged recession, the industry expects to add 90,000 new American jobs due to modest gains in travel expected in 2010. U.S. Travel projects 1.95 billion domestic person-trips will take place this year, up 2 percent from last year. International arrivals are expected to total 56.5 million in 2010, an increase of nearly 3 percent over 2009, according to U.S. Travel.

In an effort to help promote the value of teamwork between tourism and non-hospitality businesses, SunStream will be attending the Celebration of Business & Tourism Awards Luncheon & Trade Show on May 20th at the Harborside Event Center.  The trade show will take place from 10:30am – 2pm with the Chrysalis Awards luncheon from 11:45am – 1:30pm.  The Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau and The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce are presenting both events.  For more information or to purchase your tickets, visit: http://www.leevcb.com/content/upcoming-events

Headquartered in Fort Myers Beach, SunStream Hotels & Resorts has become a name synonymous with luxury hotels and condominium resorts throughout Southwest Florida, having specialized in property development and hospitality management since 1986. SunStream’s distinctive collection of properties in Southwest Florida now includes the DiamondHead Beach Resort & Spa, GullWing Beach Resort, Pointe Estero Beach Resort, Bellasera Hotel, Park Shore Resort, Port of the Islands Resort & Marina and Cape Coral’s first luxury resort, The Resort at MarinaVillage – a luxurious full-service condominium resort located at Tarpon Point Marina with 19 stories of sweeping views of the Caloosahatchee River, San Carlos Bay and the Gulf of Mexico.

For more information on how Florida residents can take advantage of this special offer, contact SunStream Hotels & Resorts by calling 800-625-4111 or visit www.sunstream.com/TravelTourism.

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