There’s never been a better time to visit the legendary ‘Tween Waters Inn Island Resort — or a better value, with our Half Crazy Sale. Book any night August 30 – October 7, Sunday – Thursday and receive an incredible 50% discount each night you reserve — from luxurious one bedroom suites, to waterview studios or charming guestrooms for two. Can’t make it during the week? Book Friday or Saturday night instead and receive 30% off regular daily rates! Sure, we’re half crazy to do this, but you’d be half crazy not too.

CALL ONLY FOR RESERVATIONS: 800.223.5865 and mention “Half Crazy”

*Offer not valid during holidays, or with cottages or two- or three-bedroom suites. Rates based on double occupancy, per night. Taxes not included. Rates valid 8.30.10 through 10.7.10. Offer not valid with any existing reservation or other discount. Other rules and restrictions apply.

The MacDonald Family visited Captiva Island and ‘Tween Waters Inn for a adventure-filled fishing trip, featured this weekend on Bass 2 Billfish — a spectacular fishing show on Versus.

The family explored the area, catching snook, bass and even goliath grouper. Dad Mike and daughter Maggie competed for biggest, best fish — Maggie won of course, and even Mom tried out Goliath Grouper fishing.

Peter Miller was a great host, bringing them out to ‘Tween Waters Inn to enjoy the fishing, plus kayaking and even the crab races. It all aired this weekend, but be sure to check for reruns of this classic trip to Captiva.

Want to try your hand at fishing our waters? Check out our charters and Marina for more details: http://www.tween-waters.com/marina.php

Summer has flown by and it won’t be long now before school bells are ringing once again. Before you start that mad scramble of buying school supplies and new clothes, why not take one more relaxing family vacation to beautiful Captiva Island?

‘Tween Waters Inn is making this easy for you by offering our “Back to School” special – a whopping 50% off every Sunday-Thursday night reservation August 1 – September 2, 2010!

Simply book your vacation and then enjoy a little R&R before hitting the books.

CALL ONLY FOR RESERVATIONS: 800.223.5865 and mention “Back to School”

During the July 4th weekend, the annual Funtastic Fourth Fishing Derby was in full swing at ‘Tween Waters Inn. Families and kids of all ages took part in the competition with hopes to hook the “big one” and enjoy a nice summer day near the water. A fun time was had by all, with two two awards (for “Longest Fish” and “Most Fish”) given out in each age group.

In the Age 7-10 group, Grant Reecher nabbed the prize for the “Longest Fish” and Lauren Kvederis won for the “Most Fish.”

Among those in the Age 11-17 group, Jake Hahn won the “Longest Fish” award and the Kvederis family did it again when Alex took home the prize for the “Most Fish.”

And in the Age 18+ group, Tom Hahn won for the “Longest Fish” and Larry Arnold earned the trophy for the “Most Fish.”

The derby participants and any other hungry visitors were welcome to join the post-tourney Captiva Island Roast where they could enjoy slow-roasted pig and other island dishes. It was a fun day for all at ‘Tween Waters Inn and a great way to celebrate Independence Day in paradise!

The BP oil spill is still hundreds of miles away from Southwest Florida and it’s highly unlikely that it will affect the beautiful beaches of Captiva Island.

However, ‘Tween Waters does not want to take any chances. We have just initiated our new “Clean Tween Policy” to ensure that our visitors can plan and reserve vacations at the resort without financial concern.

This policy provides a full refund, including taxes, should the beaches of Captiva Island be closed by state or federal officials due to oil concerns during a guest’s stay at the Resort. The Resort hopes that the “Clean ‘Tween Policy” will allow people to plan their dream vacations to Captiva Island without worry.

Also, guests are reminded to keep checking the live beach cam on the ‘Tween Waters website if they want to get a glimpse of the beach with their own eyes.

For more information concerning the policy, visit www.tween-waters.com or call 800.223.5865.

Don’t forget! ‘Tween Waters Inn Island Resort is spending Independence Day honoring tradition with the Second Annual Funtastic Fourth Fishing Derby — a half-day tournament free to all guests with Fourth of July reservations for three or more nights. After a fish-filled day, enjoy a mouth-watering new tradition: a Captiva Island Roast, replete with slow roasted pig.

The fishing tournament is July 3, 2010 from 8 to 11 a.m., with registration available daily at the Marina at ‘Tween Waters from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. leading up to the tournament. The tournament is free for all ages, with a three-day reservation or more. There will be three age groups and two categories, including the longest single fish and total number of fish caught. Prizes will be awarded July 3, 2010 at 5 p.m. This is a catch and release tournament, and all participants 16 and over must have a Florida Fishing license.

Complete the Fourth of July evening with the all-you-can-eat Captiva Island Roast, from 5 to 9 p.m. The roast is $18.95 for two dinners for all guests staying three or more nights. Kids 10 and under eat free. Visitors and guests not staying three nights or more are encouraged to dig in for only $18.95 per person.

The Crow’s Nest at ‘Tween Waters Inn will “host the roast” so join in the fun and sample the delicious menu items including: slow roasted suckling pig, coleslaw, corn on the cob, baked beans and Key lime tarts. These tasty items partner perfect with “two for one” draft beer. Barbecue chicken and the regular menu will also be available.

If you’re not quite satisfied enough, on July 4, 2010, enjoy the our spectacular special: two-for-one Prime Rib dinner, held especially for Independence Day at the Crow’s Nest. It’s sure to be a “fishy fun-filled feast” so make your way out to Captiva!

Everyone loves Captiva Island and ‘Tween Waters Inn, including CNN iReporter and the New York Times, as evident in the recent blogs and video posts from reporters at these online publications. On May 25, ‘Tween Waters Inn was featured as a “untouched natural beauty” on CNN iReporter, while earlier in the month on May 18, the New York Times blogged about the marvels of Captiva, including ‘Tween Waters Inn and the Spa, boasting our new facilities and all-organic materials.

Read more on our “Golden Coast” as New York Times calls it, here or watch the CNN iReport.

It seems that everyone wants to share our little slice of paradise. First New York Times. Then CNN. And now, the world.

And as always, to stay updated on all of the buzz at ‘Tween Waters Inn, follow our Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/tweenwaters or visit us here at Tidings.

Show that special woman in your life some twue wuv and treat her to an evening made all the more special at Old Captiva House — the number one fine dining experience on Captiva Island, according to TripAdvisor. Serving 5.30 pm – 9.30 pm. on Mother’s Day, Old Captiva House will have the regular menu plus two Chef Jason specials: Twin Warm Water Lobster Tails with roasted garlic mashed potato, drawn butter and vegetable of the day AND Surf and Turf, including one 7oz warm water lobster tail and one 4oz petite filet with mashed potato and vegetable of the day. Reservations are recommended for this special day. For more information or to make your reservation for Sunday, please call 239.472.5161.

So while making dining for your special mom is a good idea, a great idea would be to take her to Old Captiva House.

Don’t forget, only a few days left to enter for a chance to win your Dream Vacation — a three-night luxurious getaway at ‘Tween Waters Inn plus $500 toward airfare through AirTran Airways, a vacation valued at $1500! ENTER HERE (www.tween-waters.com/airtran) before January 31, 2010 for your chance to make all your Captiva Dreams come true!

Plus remember that even without winning our dream vacation, you still have a chance to save big in January and February, with three- and five-night packages from only $160. What are you doing this January? If you’re not enjoying all the sunshine and funshine at the legendary ‘Tween Waters Inn Island Resort, you’re missing the boat. Or the beach. Or the spa. Or the savings. So pack your bags and visit tween-waters.com or call right away, toll free at 800.223.5865 for reservations!