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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The Magic of Lovers Key State Park

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…)

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Esterra Spa & Salon to Open at DiamondHead Beach Resort

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…)

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GullWing Beach Resort’s Spa-tacular Girls Getaway

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…)

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First Annual GEO PADDLE – Oct 25th

September 4th, 2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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

THE RESORT AT MARINAVILLAGE HOSTS FIRST ANNUAL GEO PADDLE

(CAPE CORAL, FL) – September 4, 2009 – The First Annual GEO PADDLE, the premier, professional and amateur on-the-water geocaching treasure hunt for Lee County, is a first-time festival slated for October 25, 2009 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at The Resort at MarinaVillage located at Tarpon Point Marina in Cape Coral, Florida. According to organizers, this event is slated to become a one-of-a-kind, signature event for the Calusa Blueway Paddling Festival, just as the Calusa Blueway Paddling Trail has been certified and recognized for its uniqueness, and as a “must do” for Lee County visitors and residents alike. (more…)

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GullWing Beach Resort’s Sweet Escape Couples Package

August 31st, 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 SWEET ESCAPE COUPLES PACKAGE

FORT MYERS BEACH, FLGullWing Beach Resort invites couples to enjoy a romantic getaway in a tropical paradise at the luxury condominium resort located on Southwest Florida’s Fort Myers Beach.

The Sweet Escape Package includes: 3 day/ 2 night accommodations in a fully-appointed one-bedroom condominium suite overlooking Estero Island or Estero Bay from a private screened balcony; a bottle of champagne upon arrival; two 60-minute Couples Signature Massage and Scrub Experience from the Esterra Spa & Salon, a GullWing beach bag and two beach towels.

From now through December 25, 2009, romance packages start at $589 for a one-bedroom Islandview suite and $669 for a two-bedroom Islandview suite. Each suite features a Jacuzzi tub, a fully appointed kitchen, washer/dryer, living and dining room, in-room coffee, cable television, free high-speed Internet and daily newspaper and numerous other amenities.

Southwest Florida’s sugar-white sand beaches are consistently ranked as among the world’s best. Recreational options also include a beachfront swimming pool, cabanas, whirlpool spa, picnic gazebo, barbecue area, elevated tennis courts, gift shop, and a fitness center. Other popular pursuits include boutique shopping at island stores, kayak and canoe trips through tranquil area waters, water sports, beach walks, and sightseeing to historical attractions.

Couples can marry or renew their wedding vows either on Fort Myers Beach or at the nearby Lover’s Key State Park at their turn-of-the-century wedding gazebo located in a stunning Gulf-front setting. The resort will refer wedding services to insure that every detail of the ceremony is geared to the couple’s personal preference – from the marriage license and photographs to flowers and limousine service.

GullWing Beach Resort, one in SunStream Hotels & Resorts collection of distinctive properties in Southwest Florida, is located at 6620 Estero Boulevard in Fort Myers Beach, Florida. For reservations and more information, call 800-625-4111 or 239-765-4300, or visit GullWingFL.com.

SunStream Hotels & Resorts vision has made it the largest and most successful independent, locally-owned and operated resort company in Southwest Florida. Headquartered in Fort Myers Beach, SunStream Hotels & Resorts has specialized in property development and hospitality management since 1986. SunStream’s distinctive collection of properties in Southwest Florida now includes the Bellasera Hotel, Park Shore Resort, Port of the Islands Resort & Marina, DiamondHead Beach Resort, GullWing Beach Resort, Pointe Estero Beach Resort and opening in November 2009, the Resort at MarinaVillage – a luxurious full-service condominium resort located at Tarpon Point Marina in Cape Coral with 19 stories of sweeping views of the Caloosahatchee River, San Carlos Bay and the Gulf of Mexico.

For more information on SunStream Hotels & Resorts or to book a reservation, please call 800-625-4111 or visit www.sunstream.com.

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