Southwest Getaways 2008 - (Page Cover4) sweepstakes We’re Giving Away VISIT GISTER FLOR NOW IDA.c ! om/s outhw est RE Five Southwest Trips! We know you’re a fan of our beaches, among the best-loved in the world. But Southwest Florida is so much more. Step into authentic charm and history in Bradenton, Cortez and Anna Maria. Experience the unhurried sophistication of Naples and Sarasota. Brave pristine wilds in the Everglades. Navigate the endless islands and estuaries of Charlotte Harbor and the Fort Myers and Sanibel area. VACATION GIVEAWAY 1 Florida’s Gulf Islands, including Anna Maria and Longboat Key With endless stretches of white sand, turquoise water, sunny skies and spectacular sunsets, Florida’s Gulf Islands are the perfect setting for total relaxation. You’ll have a two-night stay at the beautiful Tradewinds Resort, recently ranked by Trip Advisor as the No. 1 resort on Anna Maria Island. You’ll also receive a $120 voucher for dinner at any one of The Chiles Group restaurants, including the Sandbar, BeachHouse and Mar Vista. South Florida Museum and Parker Aquarium offer free passes and invite you to visit Snooty™. the area’s most famous resident and the oldest living manatee in captivity. VACATION GIVEAWAY 2 Sarasota and Her Islands Beach and Museum Escape Have a three-day, two-night beach getaway for two in Sarasota and Her Islands. Enjoy your stay on stunning Lido Beach at The Helmsley Sandcastle Hotel, with its panoramic view of the Gulf of Mexico and 600 feet of private beach. Stroll nearby St. Armands Circle, the unique island shopping experience with a complimentary dinner for two. The prize package also includes admission for two to the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, Mote Marine Laboratory and Sarasota Jungle Gardens. VACATION GIVEAWAY 3 Charlotte Harbor & The Gulf Islands Fish Tales and Swamp Safari Getaway Enjoy a two-night stay in a vacation villa overlooking gorgeous Charlotte Harbor at Fishermen’s Village Waterfront Mall, Resort and Marina in the charming community of Punta Gorda. Experience a halfday of sportfishing in the Charlotte Harbor Aquatic Preserve with King Fisher Fleet. Enjoy a delicious complimentary dinner for two on the night of your choice at River City Grill, which offers contemporary American cuisine and flame-broiled specialties. And you’ll travel among native plants and animals on Babcock Wilderness Adventure’s swamp buggy tour. This 90-minute narrated trip winds through 90,000 acres of farmland with wild hogs and Cracker cattle at Babcock Ranch and Telegraph Cypress Swamp. VACATION GIVEAWAY 4 The Secluded Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel offers a three-day, two-night stay at the Best Western Beach Resort. Located directly on the sand in Fort Myers Beach, you’ll enjoy the resort’s location on the north end of Estero Island, the perfect setting to enjoy spellbinding sunsets over the Gulf of Mexico. Awaiting you are miles of sugary white-sand beach to stroll on, chairs and umbrellas, picnic areas and beach activities – all within walking distance of dining and shopping. Also enjoy a VIP Pass with complimentary entrance for two to more than 10 of the area’s best attractions! VACATION GIVEAWAY 5 Escape, Explore and Experience Naples and Marco Island Escape to Florida’s Last Paradise, home to Naples, Marco Island, and the Everglades. Winners will be immersed in The Paradise Coast’s hospitality and charm during their three-days and two-nights of deluxe accommodations for two at Naples’ original beachfront resort, The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club. To complement your experience, you will also explore Naples via the Naples Trolley Tour. This two-hour tour covers 19 square miles, all the while being entertained by your driver with humorous stories and celebrated facts about the area. To further your adventure, zip through Old Naples during the Segway of Naples VIP Guided Tours of historic downtown Naples. During this expedition aboard Segway people movers, experience a bit of the history and the scenery of The Paradise Coast. To register, log onto www.VISITFLORIDA.com/southwest. No purchase is necessary to enter. All you have to do is enter your name, address and email and we will enter you into the random drawing. Terms and conditions apply. Official sweepstakes rules and additional details are available online. Happy travels. http://www.VISITFLORIDA.com/southwest http://www.VISITFLORIDA.com/southwest
For optimal viewing of this digital publication, please enable JavaScript and then refresh the page. If you would like to try to load the digital publication without using Flash Player detection, please click here.