How do you enter this completely-fabulous-just-”because”-we-love-to-give-vacations-away-to-our-best-and-favorite-friends contest? Check out the details here: http://www.tween-waters.com/winparadise/

‘Tween Waters Inn Island Resort is pet-friendly, which means you don’t always have to leave your furry friends behind when you come to visit us on Captiva Island! They’re allowed on a leash on the beach, we have select rooms available for stay and the fees are as low as $25 per day (less than some kennels or doggie-babysitters) which means you can bring your WHOLE family on vacation. Simply call our friendly reservations staff (800.223.5865) for all details including breeds, quantities, fees and availability! Terrrufffic right?

The site boasts direct-booking, easy one-touch calling, swipe navigation and access to ‘Tween Waters Inn through your smart phone.

This mobile-friendly site also features event listings for the entire resort (including live music schedules for the Crow’s Nest), and specials, plus explanations of accommodations, the spa and dining options available. An updated ten-photo tour is included, along with social icons to follow the latest deals and steals from the resort.

Just because we’re 80 years old doesn’t mean we can’t kick it with the young’ins!

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Plus, every reservation at ‘Tween Waters Inn receives FREE Continental Breakfast, FREE Wireless Internet, FREE Business Center, FREE Fitness Center and FREE Towel Exchange (Based on double occupancy).

April 15, 2012 – May 24, 2012, enjoy rates from $160 per night in a Waterview Guestroom, here on Captiva Island, for three-night packages. Enjoy even BETTER rates from $150 per night in a Waterview Guestroom, for five-night packages — plus all of your FREE ADDED VALUES listed above.

Plus, we’re offering even more savings for seven-night packages, which include total packages from $1395 for a Courtyard Suite, which includes FREE $200 dining, $100 spa credit, two, four-hour cabana rentals, two, four-house kayak or canoe rentals, two, two-hour bike rentals, free continental breakfast, wireless internet, parking AND NO HIDDEN RESORT FEES.

Visit http://www.tween-waters.com/FreeValues/ and http://tween-waters.com/vacationrentals/for more information!

Treat your mom to ‘Tween Waters Inn Island Resort this year! We’ll be offering MOTHER’S DAY WEEKEND, four-day/three-night or three-day/two-night, packages that include a Mother’s day brunch for two at the Old Captiva House, complimentary champagne and flowers for mom upon arrival, and late 4PM checkout on Sunday. Call 800-223-5865 for prices starting at $440!

At ‘Tween Waters Inn, everyone enjoys:

• Many newly renovated rooms
• Olympic-sized pool
• On-site marina, apa, bike rental, canoe/kayak rental, dining, beach and more!
• Sunset and sunrise views from most screened balconies
• Beachfront property
• Free luxury towel rental
• Three- and five-night packages, plus FREE added value
• #1 Rated Restaurant, Old Captiva House
• Live nightly entertainment
• Nightly specials at Crow’s Nest
• Warm and friendly staff

March

• 1  NO Crab Races
• 2, 3  Ground Zero
• 5  Crab Races
• 6, 7  Taylor Stokes
• 8  Crab Races
• 9, 10  The Sand Fleas
• 12  Crab Races
• 13, 14  Taylor Stokes
• 15  Crab Races
• 16 Under The Influence
• 17 St. Patricks Day Party/Under the Influence
• 19  Crab Races
• 20, 21  Taylor Stokes
• 22  Crab Races
• 23, 24  The Bad Banditos
• 26  Crab Races
• 27, 28  Taylor Stokes
• 29  Crab Races
• 30, 31  10,000 Views

April

• 2  Crab Races
• 3, 4  Taylor Stokes
• 5  Crab Races
• 6, 7 10,000 Views (Again)
• 9 Crab Races
• 10, 11 Taylor Stokes
• 12 Crab Races
• 13, 14 Sand Fleas
• 16 Crab Races
• 17, 18 Taylor Stokes
• 19 Crab Races
• 20, 21 Ground Zero
• 23 Crab Races
• 24, 25 Taylor Stokes
• 26 Crab Races
• 27, 28 Bad Banditos
• 30 Crab Races

May

• 1, 2 Taylor Stokes
• 3 Crab Races
• 4, 5 Dianne Russell Band
• 7 Crab Races
• 8, 9 Taylor Stokes
• 10 Crab Races
• 11, 12 Sand Fleas
• 13 Mothers’ Day Brunch
• 14 Crab Races
• 15, 16 Taylor Stokes
• 17 Crab Races
• 18, 19 10,000 Views
• 21 Crab Races
• 22, 23 Taylor Stokes
• 24 Crab Races
• 25, 26, & 27 Bad Banditos
• 28 Memorial Day
• 29, 30 Taylor Stokes
• 31 Crab Races

June

• 1, 2 Dianne Russell Band
• 4 Crab Races
• 5, 6 Taylor Stokes
• 7 Crab Race
• 8, 9 Sand Fleas
• 11 Crab Races
• 12, 13 Taylor Stokes
• 14 Crab Races
• 15, 16 10,000 Views
• 18 Crab Races
• 19, 20 Taylor Stokes
• 21 Crab Races
• 22, 23 Bad Banditos
• 25 Crab Races
• 26, 27 Taylor Stokes
• 28 Crab Races
• 29, 30 Sand Fleas

• Over a 20% discount on your nightly room rate (based on standard daily rate)
• $200 FREE dining credit
• $100 FREE spa credit
• Two, half day cabana rentals
• One, four-hour canoe/kayak rental
• One, four-hour bicycle (for two people) rental

All seven-night reservations also include free Continental Breakfast Buffet free wireless internet and value resort coupon book! Children 15 and under stay free. Book now and save!

Serving Wednesday-Sunday, 12:00-3:00 PM, the bay-front setting event will feature scrumptious culinary selections including various salads and sandwiches, smoked chicken or italian panini and even BBQ Pork Slider Trios – plus a children’s menu.

“There’s no better place than Canoe & Kayak Cafe to enjoy a waterside lunch,” says ‘Tween Waters Inn General Manager, Jeff Shuff. “Add extravagant work from the area’s best artists and it creates a perfect recipe for your stomach and eyes to feast.”

The Series will feature the following artists be held on these dates:

Cynthia Rayl, “Warm Glass with Class” JEWELRY

• February 15 – 19
• March 14 – 18

Beth Collette, “Designs in Glass” JEWELRY

• February 22 – 26
• March 21 – 25

Bridget Chandler, JEWELRY

• February 29 – March 4

Betty Weise, Watercolors

• March 7 – 11

Elaine Stacy and Dinny Froling, SHELL CRAFT,  SEASHORE CREATIONS

• March 28 – April 1

• Illy Italian Gourmet Coffees and Teas
• packaged ice cream,
• sand toys
• swim toys
• floaties
• cookies
• suntan lotion
• swim goggles
• noodles
• even swim diapers
• hats and tee shirts

‘Tween Waters Inn likes to be known for listening to our customers, which means we’ve introduced some new products since our ‘Tweens Beans launch in January, and are now offering alcoholic coffee beverages at our counters as well. Developed by your favorite mix-master at ‘Tween Waters Inn, Daniel Flint, has created these warm wonders specially for our guests!

So don’t even think about packing that sand bucket for the kids or the floaties for your husband — we’ve got all you need for a great family vacation waiting for you, here on the beautiful Sanibel and Captiva Islands!

Now through March 31, 2012, not only can you enjoy all the sand, surf, sunshine, service and smiles of Captiva Island’s legendary ‘Tween Waters Inn Island Resort including FREE $50-$150 Resort Values with many stays — you can enter to win a FREE $1,000 value Island Vacation, including $250 JetBlue (or other) airfare value, plus four fabulous Gulf-front days and nights!

Don’t just sit there — enter now! http://www.tween-waters.com/winparadise/

***JetBlue Contest valid through March 31, 2012. Must be 21 years of age or older to enter and win. One Winner will be drawn randomly on or around April 1, 2011. Winner will be notified by email first, telephone second, within one week of drawing. If winner does not acknowledge notification within 48 hours, a new winner may be drawn. Selected winner will receive a four-night stay in a Guestroom or better (based on availability and double occupancy) at ‘Tween Waters Inn on Captiva Island, plus airfare gift certificate valued at $250 (not redeemable for cash). Vacation is valued at $1000. Offer valid through December 2012; not valid on national holiday weeks or if availability does not exist. No actual cash value. JetBlue has no association or obligation to this offer. Other restrictions per ‘Tween Waters Inn Island Resort may apply. JetBlue has no affiliation with this contest.