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 is almost through but there’s still time to get to ‘Tween Waters Inn on Captiva Island, and save a little with the “Back to School” special — meaning you save a whopping 50% off every Sunday-Thursday night reservation now to September 2, 2010!

And what’s better? This special isn’t just for those going back to school. Perhaps you need a little break from working through the summer? Maybe Captiva Island has been calling your name for a while? Or perhaps you just need an excuse to sit on the beach and enjoy a little paradise.

We’ve got your excuse right here, at ‘Tween Waters Inn. CALL ONLY FOR RESERVATIONS: 800.223.5865 and mention “Back to School.”

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”

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.

It’s a beautiful second week and June, and surprisingly, the beaches are active and full on Captiva Island, Florida on the Gulf of Mexico.

Reports continue flowing in regarding the BP Oil Spill and it’s disastrous effects on Louisiana, Alabama and Florida Panhandle, and everyone in Southwest Florida truly has his and her hearts, hopes and prayers with anyone who is being affected by the spill, either physically or financially.

What is truly disheartening in Southwest Florida is the association that visitors have in relation to the size of the oil spill and it’s current location. Recently, oil touched the Pensacola region of Florida, more than 400 miles from the shores of Sanibel and Captiva Islands, yet headlines reported “Oil has hit Florida” and “Oil Disaster Hitting Florida” mixed with messages reagarding both oil in the Panhandle and the potential of hitting the Florida Keys makes for a very perfect storm — an unemployment, loss in tourism, loss in business storm surely touching every part of the state.

It’s a generalization that is costing many regions, even far from the spill. Despite any physical effects and the immense distance from the spill, hotels on the Islands of Captiva and Sanibel are being proactive about these headlines, offering discounts, beach guarantees and even 24-hour cancelation policies.

And this proactive approach seems to be working. The message appears to be “Your Vacation is Safe” and as I report from the beaches at ‘Tween Waters Inn on Captiva Island, the message seems to be affective. I not only saw clean, white-sand beaches, but I also witnessed plenty of guests enjoying the beaches and sun.

The future still remains in those who can have a little extra faith that everyone here is doing all they can to ensure that all future vacations are safe. It’s a peace of mind for those who need it.

View the article here: http://www.ireport.com/docs/DOC-456630

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!

While the northeast part of the beautiful Gulf of Mexico works hard to preserve its beauty and health, the state of Florida remains untouched by the effects of the oil crisis — which of course means, Sanibel and Captiva Islands are just as magically wonderful as always. And while nature can always change her mind, all projections at this point are that our natural beauty will remain as is.

For your information, you can always keep up with the very latest beach conditions by visiting our highly-popular “Captiva Beach Live” cam right here — now one of the “official” beach vistas for the Lee County Visitor and Convention Bureau.

And if this gorgeous view isn’t enough to convince you to come visit now, how would a FREE NIGHT ON US sound? Simply stay three or more days, and you’ll enjoy an additional one FREE — plus FREE, a $100 dining certificate? Wow. Wow. And yes, wow.

Book now, right here! See you soon!

Okay all you baseball fans — especially baseball fans of Minnesota and Boston — there’s still plenty of time and sunshine left to enjoy spring training here in Southwest Florida.

And just a hop, skip and jump from the Fort Myers ballparks — as well as a skip to the beach outside our front door — you’ll find the legendary ‘Tween Waters Inn Island Resort of Captiva, awaiting you with fabulous Three Night Delight Values and Five Night Celebrate Rates that’ll have you saving big!

Get in on all the crack of the bat fun at the ballpark, then slide home safely to your beachfront lounge chair at ‘Tween Waters Inn Island Resort, and you win!

For three night and five night savings, simply click here!

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!