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

‘Tween Waters Inn prides itself on its inviting appearance and welcomes people to get a taste of paradise by exploring its interactive photo gallery located on its website. Whether you are looking for shell-covered beaches, turquoise Gulf waves, or palm trees drenched in the orange rays of the setting sun, the gallery serves as an ideal portal for touring the natural beauty of Captiva Island and our picturesque resort.

With over 100 full-color snapshots of all different subjects, the wall-like gallery is a smooth flowing river of images that is easy to navigate with flexible movement controls. Pick your favorite photos and easily share them with your friends via Facebook or Twitter navigation tabs beside each image.

Whether you’re a current guest or planning your dream vacation with us, dive into the photos and get lost in the images of Captiva Island and the legendary ‘Tween Waters Inn. To discover the beauty, go to the “Gallery” section on the ‘Tween Waters Inn homepage or click here.

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.

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.

Celebrate the most romantic day of the year at Old Captiva House, located at ‘Tween Waters Inn on Captiva Island, Fla. with stunning views facing what Travelocity calls the most “romantic sunset in America.” Enjoy a special menu and Chef inspirations from celebrated Chef, Jason Miller.

The Sweetheart Dinner, devoted to two, includes Crab Cakes, Old Captiva House Salad, Surf and Turf, including a four-ounce filet mignon and seven-ounce lobster tail, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, and “Strawberry Love” dessert, from only $150 per couple. Plus, enjoy a champagne toast to begin or complete the meal and the evening. For reservations or more information, call 239.472.5161 x 421. Reservations are recommended.

“The sweetheart special is a wonderful way to say ‘I Love You’ on Valentine’s Day,” says ‘Tween Waters Inn General Manager, Jeff Shuff. “It’s an easy solution to wondering what to get your special someone. It’s romantic, luxurious and you know everyone involved will love it.”

Old Captiva House also features a special, hand-selected menu for Valentine’s Day, for those dining alone or as a group. Starters include Lobster Spring Rolls, Bacon Wrapped Crab Stuffed Shrimp, Crab Cakes with Red Pepper Coulis and other appetizer favorites. Entrée features include the Filet Mignon, New York Strip, Half-Roasted Duck, Roasted Snapper, Caribbean Grilled Grouper, Coconut Prawns, Vegetable Brochette, and delicious regulars likes the Pecan Crusted Mahi Mahi, Lobster Ravioli, and our Chef’s Inspirations.

Stay the night and enjoy rates as low as $290 per night for a Waterview Guestroom, including two queen beds, refrigerator and spectacular views of that romantic sunset or sunrise. All rooms include complimentary continental breakfast buffet and wireless Internet.

If you’ve missed it before, don’t miss it now — the Winter Sunshine Sale is on through February 11 at the legendary ‘Tween Waters Inn Island Resort! That means you can grab a 3-Night Delight Value vacation for as little as $160 per night, or a 5-Night Celebrate Rate vacation for even lower, only $150 per night! That’s lucky you!

Plus luckier for you, enter before January 31, 2010, and you could win a fabulous 3-Night Dream Vacation to ‘Tween Waters Inn, INCLUDING $500 AirTran travel! Just Fan us on Facebook here or click here — both entries are eligible, so you double your chances to win!

Sometimes, it is better to be lucky than good, and that’s especially true this winter when you come visit Captiva Island, Florida and the legendary ‘Tween Waters Inn Island Resort.

Wherever you are, you probably can’t wait to get out of the cold and snow. Now there’s even less reason to wait another moment — not with the outstanding savings you’ll enjoy with the Three-Night and Five-Night package discounts you can enjoy only at the legendary ‘Tween Waters Inn Island Resort of Captiva Island, Florida.

‘Tween Waters Inn is the only resort on Captiva or Sanibel to offer you our exclusive Three-Night Delight Values and Five-Night Celebrate Rates. That means, the more you stay the more you save — up to 20% or more.

Our Three-Night and Five-Night packages are as low as $150 per night through February 11, but are available at various rates and savings all winter. Click here to book now!

With “America’s Most Romantic Sunset” (as proclaimed by Travelocity) as the backdrop, Captiva and ‘Tween Waters Inn Island Resort will turn up the heat August 27 – 30, 2009, with a unique “Boudoir Weekend”, including a sexy boudoir one-hour photo session, romantic waterview studio for two and stunning sunset all wrapped into one very sultry package.

The steamiest getaway around, the ‘Tween Waters Inn “Boudoir Weekend” offers a two-night stay for two in a waterview studio for only $399. The “Boudoir Weekend” (choose your two nights, Thursday and Friday, or Friday and Saturday) also includes a one-hour intimate photo session with renowned Naples-based photographer, Vanessa Rogers; professional makeup and professional hair styling; plus continental breakfast buffet each day. And if guests want to indulge more, you can add a third night for only $100 more. For reservations, call ‘Tween Waters Inn at 1-800-223-5865. To schedule a photo shoot time, call Vanessa Rogers at 1-239-580-7677.

Vanessa Rogers received her formal training in photography from New York City at the Fashion Institute and continuing education at the School of Visual Arts. A commercial artist by trade, serving major tourism and magazine clients, Rogers is also partner in Bombshell Studio of Naples.