Is it Memorial Day Weekend yet?
Can’t wait? I’m ready, too. It’s a major traveling holiday, of course, which means there could be — will be? — congestion out there on the highways.
To help travelers across the country this Memorial Day, www.Appitalism.com , the mobile app superstore, has put together a list of the top apps [...]
Friday, June 24, 2011
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Happy Memorial Day. Thanks to all that have served!
This weekend is Memorial Day and we hope everyone has a good holiday and enjoys Sanibel & Captiva. While you are out enjoying the beaches and water, make sure to give thanks to all of the soldiers through out our country?s history who have given their life for the United States.
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
TripAdvisor.com Lists Sanibel and Captiva Island Among the World?s Best Beaches!
Wow! This is really cool! TripAdvisor.com is one of the most active travel sites on the web with the basis of its service being real customer reviews based on real experiences of travelers to a particular location. This year, 2011, is the first time that they have put out a list of the “Best U.S. [...]
Beach camping at Lake Tahoe
Beautiful Lake Tahoe is renowned for being the hub of some of the best skiing in the world. Squaw Valley, Heavenly and Alpine Meadows are just a few of the world class ski resorts that surround this famous alpine...
Monday, June 20, 2011
B&B in One of the Most Beautiful Villages in France
There are 150 villages dotted around France that have the prestigious designation of ?most beautiful villages of France?. Charroux, in central France, is just one of these villages: with charming stone walled cottages, ivy covered gateways, beautiful views of the surrounding countryside and every store selling either locally produced foods or handicrafts. With no lack [...]
ResortQuest Southwest Florida Names Trevor Hind General Manager
In his new role at ResortQuest, Hind will oversee 75 employees in nine offices in a span of 150-miles along the Southwest Florida coast. Areas include Bradenton, Sarasota, Longboat Key, Anna Maria Island, Fort Myers, Sanibel and Captiva Islands and Naples.
(PRWeb July 23, 2007)
Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/resortquest/general-manager/prweb541121.htm
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Ramada Suites Orlando Airport
An ideal accommodation for the business traveler or vacationer trying to avoid the tourist crowds, the Ramada Suites Orlando Airport is located less than a mile away from the Orlando International Airport and just a short drive from all of the attractions that have made Orlando an international tourist destination.Guests of the Ramada Suites Orlando Airport can enjoy free amenities such as high speed wireless Internet, hot breakfast, outdoor parking, airport shuttle, fitness center and newspapers in the lobby. Nearly a dozen restaurant chains are a short walk or drive from the hotel. The hotel?s business center includes a computer, copy fax service and printer. Best of all, guests have room to move about in this all-suite non-smoking hotel with separate sitting areas.
Ramada Suites at Orlando International Airport is also a proud member of the Wyndham Rewards program a free travel rewards program where guests can earn points redeemable for hundreds of rewards, just for staying at one of Wyndham?s more than 6,000 locations around the globe. Travelers looking for an ideal ?base of operations? for their next trip to Orlando can get started at the Ramada Suites Orlando Airport.
Gulf Coast seeing tourism increase since last year?s oil spill
All along Florida?s Gulf Coast, the hotels, restaurants, and other tourism industry related businesses are hoping that visitors will soon be coming back to the beach after last year?s spill in the Gulf of Mexico caused environmental damage and kept tourists away, even in areas that had been untouched by the BP/Deepwater Horizon industrial accident.
The Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill Blog is reporting that tickets purchased through Expedia.com to Panama City Beach for March are up by 156 per cent compared to last year, which is a hopeful sign to local businesses that were devastated by the loss in revenue during the 2010 season. As the college students begin their spring break vacations, Panama City Beach hotels, bars and restaurants are already hosting special events that cater to the youthful crowds.
And just to make sure Panama City Beach is ready for the influx of students this season, the VisitPanamaCityBeach.com website has a full listing of events?as well as a listing of spring break dates for just about every major university east of the Mississippi River.
Farther down the coast, the beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel is reporting that nearly 178,000 visitors who spent $288.5 million during the month of January 2011. According to the Lee County Tourist Development Council (TDC), total visitation was down 2.5 percent from last January, but the number of visitors in paid accommodations increased 2.2 percent.
More information on events and accommodations at the beaches of Fort Myers and Sanibel is available at www.FortMyersSanibel.com.
The Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill Blog is reporting that tickets purchased through Expedia.com to Panama City Beach for March are up by 156 per cent compared to last year, which is a hopeful sign to local businesses that were devastated by the loss in revenue during the 2010 season. As the college students begin their spring break vacations, Panama City Beach hotels, bars and restaurants are already hosting special events that cater to the youthful crowds.
And just to make sure Panama City Beach is ready for the influx of students this season, the VisitPanamaCityBeach.com website has a full listing of events?as well as a listing of spring break dates for just about every major university east of the Mississippi River.
Farther down the coast, the beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel is reporting that nearly 178,000 visitors who spent $288.5 million during the month of January 2011. According to the Lee County Tourist Development Council (TDC), total visitation was down 2.5 percent from last January, but the number of visitors in paid accommodations increased 2.2 percent.
More information on events and accommodations at the beaches of Fort Myers and Sanibel is available at www.FortMyersSanibel.com.
Friday, June 17, 2011
Sanibel and Sunshine: Things to Know Before You Go
We are full throttle into summer, the days are hot and sunny and though off set by other factors, visitors should not be mislead. Neither the cooling waters of the Gulf nor the balmy breeze through the trees will protect you from the sun's rays. If you want to be outdoors, the only real defense against sun burn is staying in the shade.
But, hey, who is going to come all the way to the beautiful and tropical Island of Sanibel and stay in the shade all day? You know you will want to jump into the sea, take a dip in the pool, bike the Island or in some way immerse yourself in the inviting embrace of el sol.
But before you slather up, there are some things to keep in mind about the efficacy and impact of using sun screen. According to recent research, some sun tan lotions are more harmful than beneficial.
And Vitamin A isn?t the only controversial ingredient slipped into some SPFs. Oxybenzone and octinoxate, common block chemicals, are linked to allergic contact dermatitis and photocontact dermatitis (irritation caused when certain chemicals are on skin that?s exposed to sunlight), as well as hormone disruption, in lab animals. But your sun screen can not only damage you, it can damage the environment as well.
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Deep sea fishing without a boat at the Florida Skyway Fishing Pier
Sunshine Skyway BridgeAnyone that has driven any distance around the state knows that here in Florida old bridges never die; they just become fishing piers. I came across one of the most elaborate I have encountered as I...
ResortQuest Southwest Florida Launches a New Real Estate Website
ResortQuest Naples launches a new, comprehensive Real Estate website with numerous features to guide the potential buyer and seller.
(PRWeb March 03, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/ResortQuest-Naples/Real-Estate/prweb724674.htm
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Top ten California beach camping sites - part two
Continuing my list of favorite beach camping spots in California we head south towards San Francisco and the central coast area. Like most of the campgrounds to the north these top ten spots are State Park Campgrounds...
2007 Oh Boy! Oberto Redfish Cup Comes to Punta Gorda
Recognized as one of the most visible and lucrative redfish tournaments in the world, the Oh Boy! Oberto Redfish Cup will offer more than $1.1 million dollars in guaranteed cash payouts to anglers. ResortQuest provides discount Port Charlotte stays for weekend visitors.
(PRWeb April 11, 2007)
Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/redfish-cup/fishing-tournament/prweb517999.htm
Monday, June 13, 2011
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Gulf Coast seeing tourism increase since last year?s oil spill
All along Florida?s Gulf Coast, the hotels, restaurants, and other tourism industry related businesses are hoping that visitors will soon be coming back to the beach after last year?s spill in the Gulf of Mexico caused environmental damage and kept tourists away, even in areas that had been untouched by the BP/Deepwater Horizon industrial accident.
The Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill Blog is reporting that tickets purchased through Expedia.com to Panama City Beach for March are up by 156 per cent compared to last year, which is a hopeful sign to local businesses that were devastated by the loss in revenue during the 2010 season. As the college students begin their spring break vacations, Panama City Beach hotels, bars and restaurants are already hosting special events that cater to the youthful crowds.
And just to make sure Panama City Beach is ready for the influx of students this season, the VisitPanamaCityBeach.com website has a full listing of events?as well as a listing of spring break dates for just about every major university east of the Mississippi River.
Farther down the coast, the beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel is reporting that nearly 178,000 visitors who spent $288.5 million during the month of January 2011. According to the Lee County Tourist Development Council (TDC), total visitation was down 2.5 percent from last January, but the number of visitors in paid accommodations increased 2.2 percent.
More information on events and accommodations at the beaches of Fort Myers and Sanibel is available at www.FortMyersSanibel.com.
The Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill Blog is reporting that tickets purchased through Expedia.com to Panama City Beach for March are up by 156 per cent compared to last year, which is a hopeful sign to local businesses that were devastated by the loss in revenue during the 2010 season. As the college students begin their spring break vacations, Panama City Beach hotels, bars and restaurants are already hosting special events that cater to the youthful crowds.
And just to make sure Panama City Beach is ready for the influx of students this season, the VisitPanamaCityBeach.com website has a full listing of events?as well as a listing of spring break dates for just about every major university east of the Mississippi River.
Farther down the coast, the beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel is reporting that nearly 178,000 visitors who spent $288.5 million during the month of January 2011. According to the Lee County Tourist Development Council (TDC), total visitation was down 2.5 percent from last January, but the number of visitors in paid accommodations increased 2.2 percent.
More information on events and accommodations at the beaches of Fort Myers and Sanibel is available at www.FortMyersSanibel.com.
Top ten California beach camping sites - part two
Continuing my list of favorite beach camping spots in California we head south towards San Francisco and the central coast area. Like most of the campgrounds to the north these top ten spots are State Park Campgrounds...
Saturday, June 11, 2011
Sanibel: THE Place for a Baby Moon
Are you expecting?
Are you needing a break with your spouse before the new baby arrives?
Are you looking for a romantic getaway?
A tropical retreat?
A break from the cold and icy weather where you are?
Sanibel could be the magic bullet for all that ails you, offering near perfect destination for mom and dad to be.
This quiet, lush Island will provide the expecting couple an opportunity to connect and enjoy each other before the bouncing baby boy or baby girl enters their world. With 12 miles of walking and biking trails, 2/3 of the Island a nature preserve and beaches that are only gently used by other humans, Sanibel is a rare find in the continental USA.
Want to enjoy a candle lit dinner where you can whisper sweet nothings to one another? Several Sanibel restaurants will give you the white table cloth and beautifully presented meal you need to feel pampered. You might dine at The Thistle Lodge or The Mad Hatter, both Gulf view restaurants renowned for the creativity in their kitchens.
How about a massage geared for the pregnant mom? The Sanibel Day Spa has just the right therapy for you. Enjoy this therapeutic relaxing massage on the comfort of our specifically designed body cushioning system. (Mommy to be must be past the first trimester for this massage)
Want to bring home something that baby can keep for ever and be told stories of how mommy and daddy enjoyed themselves while expecting? The beaches of the Island never disappoint. There are miles and miles of beaches with beautiful shells for collecting. What more lovely and symbolic a souvenir of your trip than a sea shell from the Island that offers the best shelling in the continental USA.
And if your preferences for a baby moon include some gentle exercise, there are many ways to stretch your legs and limber up. Walk the beach, bike the trails, explore Ding Darling Nature Preserve by foot.
Best of all, Sanibel Island has many vacation rentals so that you can spend your baby moon in a condo, house or cottage where just the two of you can really find the quietude and privacy to enjoy talking and thinking about your joyful event.
Friday, June 10, 2011
Taste of the Beach in Fort Myers Beach, Florida
12th Annual Taste of the Beach Takes Place on June 3, 2007 ResortQuest offers Fort Myers vacation homes and condos for visitors.
(PRWeb April 19, 2007)
Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/fort-myers/taste-beach/prweb520106.htm
Top gifts for traveling dads? Cheapflights.com has ideas
Wondering what to get for the world?s No. 1 dad this year? Cheapflights.com, the online travel site,�offers some ideas in its�list of Top�10 Father?s Day Travel Gadgets.
Below is a sample of the list, which yuo can find at www.Cheapflights.com
? Kodak PlaySport Video Camera – When you want to shoot video without lugging around a large [...]
Below is a sample of the list, which yuo can find at www.Cheapflights.com
? Kodak PlaySport Video Camera – When you want to shoot video without lugging around a large [...]
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Central Florida Fair in Orlando Feb. 24 ? Mar. 6
Orlando is no longer known for cattle ranching and orange groves, but it still upholds the 101 year old tradition of hosting the Central Florida Fair February 24 ? March 6, 2011 at the Central Florida Fairgrounds just three miles west of downtown Orlando on Colonial Drive (State Road 50).For a fraction of the cost of the Orlando theme park attractions, visitors can enjoy festival food, midway games and rides and live entertainment, plus traditional agricultural fare such as livestock shows, exhibits, demonstrations and competitions.
The gate admission prices for the 2011 Central Florida Fair are as follows:
? Adult admission: $10
? Student and senior admission: $7
? Child admission: $5
? Children 5 and under: FREE
? Ride wristband (unlimited rides): $20 weekday/$25 weekend
Parking is free (another difference from the major theme parks) and tickets can be purchased in advance at reduced prices up until February 25 at 6:00 p.m. at the Central Florida Fair website. The website also includes a full listing of scheduled and entertainment fairground hours of operation for the Central Florida Fair.
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