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Bellasera’s Romantic Rendezvous

Monday, September 7th, 2009

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Carolyn Masten
SunStream Hotels & Resorts
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BELLASERA HOTEL’S ROMANTIC RENDEZVOUS COUPLES PACKAGE

NAPLES, FL – Bellasera Hotel invites couples to enjoy a romantic getaway in a Four-Diamond hidden-gem-of-a-hotel located at the gateway to Fifth Avenue South. Guests bask in all the comforts of home and all the exotic elegance of an Italian villa. It’s only fitting for Naples, a genteel beach town acclaimed for its first-class shopping, dining, golf, arts and museums.

The “Romantic Rendezvous” package includes: 3-day/2-night accommodations in a fully-appointed one-bedroom condominium suite; a private screened balcony; a bottle of champagne upon arrival; two 60-minute Swedish Massages from the Esterra Spa; and a $25 food credit for the Zizi Restaurant & Lounge.

From now through December 25, 2009, romance packages start at $539 for a one-bedroom condominium suite. Each suite features a private balcony, 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 rendezvous amenities.

Naples’ pristine beaches – consistently ranked as among the world’s best – are located just moments away. Recreational options also include a heated swimming pool, whirlpool spa, complimentary bike rentals, fitness center and the Esterra Spa. Other popular pursuits include boutique shopping, museum browsing, kayak and canoe trips through the tranquil area waters, beach walks and sightseeing to local historical attractions.

Bellasera Hotel, one in SunStream Hotels & Resorts collection of distinctive properties in Southwest Florida, is located at 221 Ninth Street South in Naples, Florida. For reservations and more information, call 800-625-4111 or 239-649-7333, or visit BellaseraNaples.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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Bellasera Hotel: “Home Sweet Home” Italian-Style

Tuesday, June 30th, 2009

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Carolyn Masten
SunStream Hotels & Resorts
(239) 765-4111; CarolynM@SunStream.com

BELLASERA HOTEL:
“Home Sweet Home” Italian-Style

NAPLES, FL – At Bellasera Hotel, guests bask in all the comforts of home and all the exotic elegance of an Italian villa. It’s only fitting for Naples, Florida, a genteel beach town acclaimed for its first-class shopping, dining, golf, arts and water sports.

Bellasera transplants the spirit and style of Tuscany to Naples’ fashionable and lively Fifth Avenue South district. The hotel’s name means “beautiful evening” in Italian, but beauty stretches daylong, property-wide at Bellasera. The intimate Four-Diamond property romances couples the minute they enter the polished wood lobby with its sweeping staircase and rich Tuscan inspiration, immediately giving guests a sense of arrival to a place beyond precious.

Sunflower yellows and earthy rust-reds color its three-story buildings in shades of Tuscany. Expressive arches and balconies open onto a lush courtyard where stone fountains and rock cascades gurgle around the ornately tiled swimming pool and whirlpool. Umbrella-topped tables, webbed chaises, and private sultan cabanas surround the deck, where food and beverage service is available upon request.

Stately royal palm trees and vine-swathed pergolas shade Zizi restaurant’s al fresco tables. Meals served on the terrace poolside or inside the sleek ristorante are robust with pure and sunny Mediterranean flavors. Room service is also available. For happy hour and after dinner, couples cozy up in the convivial lounge. On Thursday evenings, live jazz and soft vocals soundtrack a bella sera.

Visitors rave about the AAA Four-Diamond resort’s better-than-home comfort, appointments and amenities they find in Bellasera’s 100 studio and one- to three-bedroom suites with screened porches and balconies which overlook the flowery courtyard – a picture-perfect wedding setting.

Whirlpool tubs in the studios feature plantation shutters that open onto the master bedroom so guests can watch TV from their bubble bath. The studios also come with an under-counter refrigerator and coffeemaker. Alluring Mediterranean style holds through the living areas: rich woods, plush furnishings and earth-toned tiling.

Cable TVs with DVDs, free high-speed Internet access, a washer-dryer, bathrobes, and a king-sized bed in the master suite ensure the final measure of convenience and pampering. Free wireless “hot spots” throughout the resort, a state-of-the-art fitness center and a complimentary shuttle to Naples platinum-white beach – minutes away and recently named “America’s Best All-Around Beach” by The Travel Channel – complete this picture of fantasy fulfillment.

Guests can easily stroll to famed Fifth Avenue South and its fashionable sidewalk cafes, clubs, boutiques, art galleries, and theater.

The flexibility of Bellasera’s design makes it a popular choice for wedding parties. Its 4,000 square feet of exquisite function space seats up to 200 in a classic Italian setting, ensuring an event graced with elegance and style.

Bellasera Hotel, one in SunStream Hotels & Resorts collection of distinctive properties in Southwest Florida, is located at 221 Ninth Street South in Naples. For reservations or more information on vacationing Italian-style without leaving American soil, call 888-612-1115 or 239-649-7333. Or visit BellaseraNaples.com.

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At The Bellasera Hotel, It’s Easy Being Green

Tuesday, June 30th, 2009

Florida Green Lodging Program

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Carolyn Masten
SunStream Hotels & Resorts
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AT THE BELLASERA HOTEL, IT’S EASY BEING GREEN
Naples’ Four-Diamond hotel the first “condominium” property
to be recognized with environmental honor in Collier County

NAPLES, FL – In March 2008, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) welcomed the Bellasera Hotel to the Florida Green Lodging Program. Bellasera was the first condominium resort recognized with this environmental honor and to be designated in Collier County.

“Bellasera is proud to be designated a member of the Florida Green Lodging Program,” said General Manager Steve McIntire.  “Even more meaningful is the fact that this effort was completely driven by our hotel’s staff members, who conscientiously took it upon themselves to put together this program of improved waste reduction, energy efficiency and clean air quality.  Not only does our management team appreciate their efforts, but I know that our guests will, as well, as they’ll be able to adopt the same green practices here at the resort that many of them are already utilizing at home.”

The Florida Green Lodging Program provides voluntary guidelines for lodging properties to help conserve natural resources and prevent air pollution. At Bellasera, “green practices” involve a number of recycling and improved energy efficiency, water conservation and air quality programs. For instance, hotel guests and staff have the opportunity to recycle not only glass, plastic, cans and paper, but also batteries, cell phones, print toners, ink cartridges, florescent bulbs, appliances and computer equipment. The hotel also participates in FPL’s innovative “Sunshine Energy” environmental program to produce clean electricity generation. In addition, the property has improved its water conservation measures through low flow plumbing fixtures; it cleans its air handler units frequently and utilizes energy-efficient programmable thermostats and air filters; and purchases green cleaning products and laundry detergents.

“The Bellasera had already implemented many of the best management practices we were looking for,” said local DEP Green Lodging Coordinator Laura Comer. “They have now expanded their recycling services and actively involved their suppliers, services providers, and guests which exponentially increases their positive impact on the environment and the local community.”

Bellasera has now joined the growing list of Florida Green Lodges that benefit from vacationers and meeting planners seeking environmentally conscious lodging establishments. To show support for the program, Florida Governor Charlie Crist signed an executive order mandating all state agencies and departments to hold meetings and conferences solely at designated Green Lodging facilities. With Bellasera’s designation, the Florida Green Lodging Program currently has over 419 designated properties statewide with an additional 390 applicants awaiting certification.

The only four-diamond luxury hotel in the area to feature condominium suites with full home amenities, Bellasera offers 100 designer-decorated studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom suites. Bellasera also features a heated outdoor and spa, fitness center, room service, concierge service, luxury poolside cabanas and Zizi, an exquisite Mediterranean restaurant and lounge offering al fresco dining under the stars.

Bellasera Hotel, one in SunStream Hotels & Resorts collection of distinctive properties in Southwest Florida, is located at 221 Ninth Street South in Naples, Florida. For reservations and information, call 888-612-1115 or visit BellaseraNaples.com

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33rd Great Dock Canoe Race – Naples, FL

Wednesday, May 6th, 2009

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The 33rd annual Great Dock Canoe Race takes place at 11 a.m., this Saturday, May 9 at Crayton Cove in Naples. Each year, the Race has a theme, which serves as the inspiration for decorated canoes that compete for the best-dressed prize. This year, the theme will be “It’s a Jungle Out There,”and inspiration may be drawn from the African Queen to Tarzan, and perhaps even George of the Jungle. The theme boats will begin the parade around Crayton Cove starting at 11 a.m.

The Race is run in three heats with the first “Tippycanoe VIP Sprint” race beginning at 11:45 a.m., followed by the “Ambitious Amateurs” race at 12:45 and the “Practically Professionals” division at 1:45 p.m. The awards ceremony is set for 2:45 p.m.

An additional important element of the Race is the $5,000 grant awarded to a worthy children’s charity each year. This year’s beneficiary will be the CHS Healthcare Early Health Initiative, a new program designed to secure appropriate medical and dental care for children 0-5 years old.

The Annual Great Dock Canoe Race, co-sponsored by The Dock and Riverwalk restaurants, is arguably Naples’ most popular outdoor event. Contestants and spectators travel from throughout the country to race and watch, and thousands of people, from young children to grandparents, celebrate the Race on land, dock and bay. It’s a community event that has stayed true to its roots. More information on the Race is available by visiting GreatDockCanoeRace.com.

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Bellasera Hotel Welcomes The Esterra Spa

Friday, April 24th, 2009

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

BELLASERA HOTEL WELCOMES THE ESTERRA SPA
Award-Winning Day Spa Opens New Location At Naples Hotel

NAPLES, FL - Bellasera Hotel, a boutique hotel offering full home amenities in the heart of Naples and a proud member of the Florida Green Lodging Program, is proud to welcome the opening of the Esterra Spa. Come and indulge in an atmosphere of complete serenity and relaxation where body, mind and spirit will be fully restored and refreshed. Esterra Spa, recently voted “the best spa on Fort Myers Beach” is committed to delivering the finest services, products and knowledge available.

“What sets this spa apart is its dedication to catering to a variety of guests – those who want to celebrate a special occasion, families wishing to expand their vacation experience and individuals seeking the ultimate in pampering,” says spa co-director Krissy Simone. “Our goal is to make your visit as tranquil as possible.”

Hot stone, Swedish or deep-tissue massage with essential oils help de-stress muscles, release tension and provide a sense of calm and relaxation. The spa’s Get-the-Red-Out facial brings fresh life to dry or sun-stressed skin. Peppermint pedicures, European facials, reflexology, lavender scrubs and other hand-and-foot pampering delights are also on the spa menu.

For more information or reservations for the Esterra, the spa at Bellasera, please call 239-280-3443 or visit EsterraSpa.com/Naples.

Bellasera Hotel, one in SunStream Hotels & Resorts collection of distinctive properties in Southwest Florida, is located at 221 Ninth Street South, Naples, FL 34102. For reservations and more information, call 888-612-1115 or 239-649-7333, or visit BellaseraNaples.com.

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