BOATING & BBQ AT SANIBEL HARBOUR RESORT & SPA

QUINTESSENTIAL FAMILY ACTIVITIES

Sanibel Harbour, Fla. - From boating and picnic lunches to dive-in movies and ice cream socials, Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa, a relaxed yet sophisticated resort tucked among 85-acres of exquisite coastal scenery, offers a summer escape perfect for the entire family. Boating & BBQ is a four day/three night program with rates starting at *$1,877.90/per family of four, available now through Dec. 23, 2008.

Boating & BBQ includes the following for a family of four:
* Four-day/three-night stay in Grande Bay Accommodations
* Boating for the Day with a Stocked Picnic Basket and Water Sports
* Island-hopping Map
* Special Sanibel Harbour BBQ Sauce
* Dive-in Movies
* Kid's Ice Cream Social at the Palm Court Bakery

For a day of adventure and bonding, families enjoy the Southwest Florida waters by boat. Only armed with a picnic basket of healthy, delicious lunch and snacks, an island-hopping map of the surrounding islands and waters along with water sports equipment, the beaches, Southwest Florida islands and wildlife are just a few of the various sights the family may see during the boating outing.

After a day on the water, delicious BBQ options are at the various restaurants throughout the resort. To carry the tradition home, Sanibel Harbour BBQ sauce is a special take-home gift. Kids and parents all enjoy a more relaxed afternoon of dive-in movies and ice cream social once the boating day is done.

Presenting more than 380 accommodations, the classic Southwest Florida escape presents exhilarating views of its natural surroundings. Chef Paul Tison creates savory tastes among the seven dining options including everything from casual pool fare to decadent steak restaurant. The 40,000 square-foot Spa at Sanibel Harbour offers an expansive fitness center and includes 29 treatment rooms. With one of only 16 in the world, BETAR (Bio Energetic Transduction Aided Resonance) sound beds, which creates energy wave impulses with aromatherapy providing a totally holistic experience, The Spa has been named among the "Top 10 Spa Resorts in the U.S." by Condé Nast Traveler.

The 85-acre Preferred Florida Green Lodging resort is located on a private peninsula overlooking Sanibel and Captiva islands. Only 25 minutes from the new Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) in Fort Myers, the resort is a recipient of the AAA Four-Diamond Award since 1992, as well as a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts Worldwide.

For more information on planning Boating & BBQ at Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa, call (888) 785-8552, contact a travel professional, or visit www.sanibel-resort.com.

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