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Fort Myers Area 35 HYATT REGENCY COCONUT POINT RESORT & SPA O O O O O This luxurious hotel is surrounded by lavish gardens and an 18-hole golf course. Enjoy the 19,000-square-foot full-service spa, swimming lagoon with a water slide, Har-Tru tennis courts, access to a secluded beach, and Camp Hyatt for kids. AAA Four Diamond. BONITA SPRINGS 1 THE WESTIN CAPE CORAL RESORT AT MARINA VILLAGE OOOO H Overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, this modern, luxurious resort features 263 oversized rooms, including one- to three-bedroom suites with a full kitchen and dining and living area. Activities abound with three pools, tennis, two restaurants, fitness center, kids club, a marina with water sports, cruises (including transfers directly to Ft. Myers Beach) and fishing, all only 30 minutes from the Fort Myers Airport and close to Sanibel and Captiva Islands. 2 CAPE CORAL SOUTH SEAS ISLAND RESORT O O O O H While walking the resort's 2.5 miles of exclusive white-sand beach framed by the Gulf of Mexico, you'll discover 250 types of seashells and 230 species of birds. In the turquoise water, you'll find dolphins, manatees, water sports options, and epic fishing opportunities. Amenities include 20 swimming pools; on-site golf, tennis, and spa; restaurants; kids camps; and more. It's your vacation....just escape! SANIBEL HARBOUR MARRIOTT RESORT & SPA O O O O H Nestled on a private peninsula, this elegant, award-winning Gulf Coast retreat makes guests feel as if they are relaxing at their own stately Floridian plantation. Amenities include a variety of cruises, Kids Klub program, water sports, six swimming pools, five tennis courts, and five restaurants. Kids 18 and under stay free. AAA Four Diamond. CAPTIVA ISLAND FORT MYERS 3 4 FORT MYERS BEACH 5 FORT MYERS/ESTERO ISLAND MARCO ISLAND 6 7 8 DIAMONDHEAD BEACH RESORT & SPA O O O O This property features 121 one-bedroom suites located directly on the beach. Each room features a king-size bed; a living room with a pull-out queen-size sleeper sofa; a kitchenette; and a large, private, screened-in balcony. DiamondHead offers on-site casual to upscale dining, water sport rentals, an outdoor pool, and Esterra Spa and Salon on property for extra relaxation. See ad on page 34. GULLWING BEACH RESORT O O O Located on the widest stretch of white sand on Estero Island, GullWing offers comfortable one-, two-, and three-bedroom condominiums with full kitchens, washer/dryer, and living and dining rooms. The hotel features a heated beachfront pool, poolside snack bar, fitness center, tennis, and nearby spa, golf, fishing, and more. See ad on page 34. PINK SHELL BEACH RESORT & MARINA O O O O Majestically framed by the sugary white sands of the Gulf of Mexico and the calm waters of Matanzas Pass, this 12-acre resort is the only Ft. Myers Beach accommodation that offers both beachfront and bayfront views. Accommodations range from studios to one- and two-bedroom units, all with private balcony overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. Pamper yourself in the full-service, 6,000-square-foot Aquagene Spa, relax at one of the three pools, and enjoy Bongo's Beach Bar and Grill. MARCO BEACH OCEAN RESORT O O O O H The Marco Beach Ocean Resort provides exceptional accommodations in an elegant setting. The one- and two-bedroom suites offer fully equipped kitchens and private balconies overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. Guests enjoy superb concierge service, relaxing spa services, a fitness center, rooftop pool and garden, and gourmet beachfront and poolside dining. AAA Four Diamond.

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