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To celebrate the November 1, 2009 opening of The Resort at MarinaVillage located at Tarpon Point Marina in Cape Coral, Florida, SunStream Hotels & Resorts is giving away a 4-Day/3-Night Vacation.

Towering 19 stories above Tarpon Point Marina, this luxury waterfront resort features richly-appointed one-, two- and three-bedroom condominium suites with sweeping views of the the Caloosahatchee River, San Carlos Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. Guests can enjoy all the amenities of Tarpon Point including a deep-water marina with 175 boat slips and the nearby pavilions along the esplanade offer the award-winning Esterra Spa & Salon, casual waterfront restaurants and cafes, boutiques, specialty shops, a Captain’s lounge and a ship’s store. The resort also features Marker 92 Restaurant & Bistro, The Nauti Mermaid Dockside Bar & Grille, Silver King Market & Deli, fitness center, pools and tennis courts, concierge services, a beach water taxi and 20,000 sq. ft. of indoor and outdoor function space.

To enter for your chance to win, simply leave a comment below and tell us what you like best about The Resort at MarinaVillage (click here to visit website). A winner will be randomly selected on November 1, 2009. Only one comment per person please. Good luck!

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

DISCOVER A SLOWER PACE OF LIFE AND A TRUE APPRECIATION
OF NATURE AT PORT OF THE ISLANDS RESORT & MARINA

(NAPLES, FL) – The vast biological community known as the Florida Everglades stretches east of Naples, beginning north of town at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, an Audubon preserve and gateway to the South Florida Birding Trail. Endangered wood storks nest in its ancient-growth bald cypress trees. In the depths of the Everglades, alligators, Florida panthers, bob cats, black bears, and nearly 350 species of birds lurk. National and state parks, preserves, and wildlife refuges provide access and recreational opportunities. Port of the Islands Resort & Marina lies nestled in the heart of the Everglades, a perfect spot for a quiet eco-retreat.

Port of the Islands has the largest population of manatees in all of Collier County and is one of the only places in Florida where manatees are found year round. Double R’s Manatee and Nature Tours, conveniently located at Port of the Islands Resort & Marina, are the only local tours that start in the heart of the Everglades and are just minutes from the 10,000 Islands and the Gulf of Mexico. Nature enthusiasts are likely to gaze on alligators, manatees, dolphins and turtles as well as many of the rare and endangered tropical birds such as ibis, egret, great blue heron, osprey, pelican and the American bald eagle. USA Today names The Florida Everglades as one of the “10 Great Places on Earth You Don’t Want to Miss.” Discover an amazing, unique and wild environment that is unlike any other you’ve ever seen.

Port of the Islands Resort & Marina is an old Florida-style resort located at the edge of the Everglades National Park. The resort offers 32 studio and cottage suites, recently refurbished in a Key West-style décor, complimentary hot breakfast, and full array of resort amenities, including a full-service marina, ship store, oversized heated outdoor pool, Angler’s Cove Restaurant & Bar, fitness center with sauna and steam room, tennis courts, game room with poker and pool tables, on-site eco-tours and fishing charters, skeet and trap shooting, boat dock rentals and event space to host groups from 10 – 100.

Port of the Islands Resort & Marina, one of SunStream Hotels & Resorts’ distinctive properties in Southwest Florida, is located at 25000 Tamiami Trail East, Naples, Florida, 34114. For more information on Port of the Islands Resort & Marina or to make a reservation, please call 866-348-3509 or 239-394-3101 or visit POIResort.com.

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

EVERGLADES EXPLORER PACKAGES AT PORT OF THE ISLANDS RESORT & MARINA
Get Back-To-Nature and Discover Florida’s Wild Side

Naples, FL – August 18, 2009 – Discover an oasis of Old Florida charm where you can experience one of the most unique and pristine environments in the U.S. and enjoy some of the best fishing and nature adventures in the world. The unspoiled waterways and endless mangrove jungle of the 10,000 Islands offers exploration of the Florida Everglades in true “off the beaten path” fashion. The new Everglades Explorer series at Port of the Islands Resort & Marina features an ideal mix of vacation packages to bring out the adventure in everyone, each painted with an incredible backdrop of blue sky and camouflage greens of the Everglades National Park.

Glades Gator Gazers

Port of the Islands Resort & Marina’s new “Glades Gator Gazers” package has been designed to make Everglades exploration easy, comfortable and most important . . . relaxing. These are the only local eco tours that start in the heart of the Everglades and are just minutes from the 10,000 Islands and Gulf of Mexico. Featuring a three-day / two-night stay in a one-bedroom suite with complimentary hot breakfast each morning; this package offers up-close-and-personal nature viewing with a 2 1/2 hour Everglades Eco Tour and a one-hour Manatee Viewing Tour. You’re likely to gaze on Florida wildlife such as alligators, manatee, dolphins and turtles as well as many of the rare and endangered tropical birds like Ibis, Egret, Great Blue Heron, Osprey, Pelican and the American Bald Eagle. Discover this amazing wild world that is truly unlike any other you’ve ever seen. (Inclusive rates for this package start at $449 and are based on double occupancy in a one-bedroom suite for two nights.)

Sinker Dunker Slam and Maximum CPM (That’s Casts-Per-Minute)

Offering the ultimate in Everglades fishing adventures, Port of the Islands Resort & Marina’s signature fishing packages both include a three-day / two-night stay in a one-bedroom suite with complimentary hot breakfast each morning, a $50 credit voucher and two welcome cocktail drinks from the Angler’s Cove Restaurant & Bar. Next, it’s your choice to select either a six-hour Backwater Fishing Charter or a six-hour Fly Fishing Charter with a professional licensed guide that includes all licenses, fishing tackle, transportation to/from the resort, cooler with ice and all boat-related expenses. It’s an angler’s paradise where fishing adventures abound in a serene and tranquil setting and fishing limits are easily met. Fish on! (Inclusive rates for either package start at $699 and are based on double occupancy in a one-bedroom suite for two nights.)

Sun-of-a-Gun (We’ll Have Good Fun)

The fourth in the series of Everglades Explorer packages is designed for the serious Florida outdoor adventurer and includes a three-day / two-night stay in a one-bedroom suite with complimentary hot breakfast each morning, a $50 credit voucher from Angler’s Cove Restaurant & Bar, a four-hour Island Excursion Tour – where it’s certain to spot native Florida wildlife and critters – and Skeet Shooting at Port of the Islands Gun Club (includes gun and ammo rental). Sharpen your skills at Southwest Florida’s premiere Trap, Skeet and Sporting Clays shooting club. It’s situated on 68 acres and surrounded by the Everglades National Park and Fakahatchee Strand State Preserve. (Inclusive rates for this package start at $769 and are based on double occupancy in a one-bedroom suite for two nights.)

Whether you decide to do an Everglades wildlife and gazing excursion, go on a fishing adventure in the backwaters of the 10,000 Islands or an island excursion with some target practice, you’re assured of an unforgettable time with your family and friends. All four “Everglades Explorer” vacations are available by calling 866-348-3509 or can be booked online at www.PoiResort.com/packages. Designated rates are based on availability now through December 25, 2009.

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

SUNSTREAM HOTELS & RESORTS
ANNOUNCES RESORT AT MARINAVILLAGE
CAPE CORAL, FLORIDA’S FIRST LUXURY WATERFRONT RESORT

(CAPE CORAL, FL)  – SunStream Hotels & Resorts announces the newest addition to its portfolio of southwest Florida condominium resorts.  The Resort at MarinaVillage opens at Tarpon Point Marina in Cape Coral, FL, November 1, 2009.

As the first luxury waterfront resort in Cape Coral, The Resort at MarinaVillage features 19 stories of sweeping views of the Caloosahatchee River, San Carlos Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, coupled by richly appointed accommodations in its studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom residences ranging up to 2,225 square feet.  Guest rooms combine hotel and residential living with grand rooms, master suites, guest suites, dining terraces and access to amenity decks.

The resort offers residents a southwest Florida respite, with all the imaginable amenities, from boat slips to waterfront dining and shopping. A 3,657-sq. ft. Esterra Spa & Salon, SunStream’s signature spa, will be among the resort’s select offerings.

Boat enthusiasts can sail over to the resort’s private dock or access one of 175 wet slips for vessels up to 100 feet.   Boating amenities include: security, maintenance, boating instruction, fuel and pump-out services, a ship’s store and captain’s lounge.

Guests have immediate access to Fort Myers Beach via a short excursion on Tarpon Point’s SilverKing Boat Charter, offering complimentary boat shuttles throughout the day.  The resort is just 20 short miles from the Southwest Florida International Airport.

The resort’s hideaway locale, luxurious amenities and waterfront surroundings are ideal for weddings, with exquisitely appointed indoor and outdoor areas, including an 1851 sq. ft. pavilion and covered veranda perched adjacent to the Caloosahatchee River.

Reservations are now available. Guests can take advantage of a variety of grand opening rate deals, along with the SunStream promise: no resort and parking fees. Pets are also welcome.

Whether a quick boat excursion, a romantic wedding and honeymoon locale or a peaceful hideaway, The Resort at MarinaVillage combines luxury and locale, presenting a unique vacation experience for discerning guests.

The Resort at MarinaVillage, one in SunStream Hotels & Resorts collection of distinctive properties in Southwest Florida, is located at 5951 Silver King Blvd. Cape Coral, Florida. For more information on SunStream Hotels & Resorts or to reserve at the hotel, please call 888-372-9256 or 239-463-0559 or visit MarinaVillageResort.com.

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

SUNSTREAM HOTELS & RESORTS APPOINTS SENIOR SALES MANAGER
FOR ITS NEWEST PROPERTY – THE RESORT AT MARINAVILLAGE

(FORT MYERS BEACH, FL) – SunStream Hotels & Resorts has named Erica Schatz senior sales manager for The Resort at MarinaVillage. In her new role, Schatz will be responsible for generating group sales for the company’s newest property set to open in November.  Schatz has worked for multiple properties in the Southwest Florida region and brings more than nine years of hotel sales experience to her role.

The Resort at MarinaVillage is 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, The Resort at MarinaVillage offers all the amenities of Tarpon Point Marina plus hotel-style luxuries such as room service, housekeeping and professional concierge services. Studio, 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom residences range up to 2,225 square feet, with grand rooms, master suites, guest suites, dining terraces and access to amenity decks. The resort features 20,000 sq. ft of indoor and outdoor event space, ideal for medium-sized group meetings, weddings and conferences.

According to Jennifer Seaborn, director of sales and marketing, “We’re excited to introduce Erica to the opening team for The Resort at MarinaVillage. Her in-depth knowledge of the region and extensive hospitality experience are invaluable assets to making the property a success at opening and beyond.”

With high-speed Internet connectivity, complete business services and turnkey support from an experienced sales and catering management staff, SunStream Hotels & Resorts provide the utmost in meeting convenience and professionalism. For more information on SunStream meeting planning, please contact an associate in the SunStream Sales Division at 800-865-5844 (Cape Coral and Fort Myers Beach) or 800-548-5284 (Naples), or visit SunStream.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.

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