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resort showcase Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa fort myers, florida A captivating setting entices groups to Florida’s Gulf Coast. Perched at water’s edge on Florida’s Gulf Coast, Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa is ideally situated for viewing vivid sunsets over the Gulf, with Sanibel and Captiva Islands in the distance. The property’s 387 guest units are divided among three levels of luxury accommodations: 240 hotel rooms and suites; 107concierge-style accommodations located in Grande Bay, a private enclave on the hotel property ideal for smaller meeting groups; and two-bedroom, two-bath Waterfront Condominiums overlooking the bay. All rooms, suites, and condominiums have private balconies, custom amenities, high-speed Internet (except in the condominiums), and large windows to capture the views. Planners appreciate the flexibility of the hotel’s 45,000 square feet of indoor meeting space, combined with 34,000 square feet of outdoor event space. Meeting capacity includes four ballrooms and 24 breakout rooms, all on one floor, many offering spectacular floorto-ceiling views. The hotel’s largest room, the 10,000-squarefoot Palm Ballroom, can accommodate 965 for receptions or theater-style events, and 640 for banquets or classroom-style sessions. On-property dining options include the Tarpon House for allday dining with a view; Courtside Steakhouse, with its 1,200-bottle wine list and the private Vintner’s Room for smaller group dinners; The Cove, at poolside, for lighter fare; Charley’s Cabana Bar, serving great appetizers and specialty cocktails with spectacular sunsets; and Sunset Dinner cruises aboard the resort’s yacht, the Sanibel Harbour Princess. Free time means heading for one of the five outdoor pools, or the indoor pool, or canoeing or kayaking off Bayside Beach. Delegates can also play tennis, put together scrimmages on the basketball court, fish off the resort’s private pier, or golf on nearby courses. The 40,000square-foot Spa and Fitness Center at Sanibel Harbour has been named one of the top 10 in the U.S. by Condé Nast Traveler. It uses natural and sea-based elements in its treatments, inspired by the healing techniques of the Caloosa Native people, who once lived along the Gulf Coast. The Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa is a convenient 20 minutes from Southwest International Airport in Fort Myers. CONTACT Paul Dugan Dir. of Sales (239) 466-2161 Fax: (239) 466-2150 E-mail: paul_dugan@sanibel-resort.com www.sanibel-resort.com Welcome to a destination unspoiled by everyday conventions. 10 % New bookings receive a 10% credit on their master account.* Plan a meeting that saves dollars and pleases the senses. CREDIT HARBOUR POINTE DRIVE FORT MYERS FL (888) 324-8994 SANIBEL-RESORT.COM *Valid for new group bookings from now through 12/31/09. Contracts must be signed by 12/31/08. Excludes 2/1/09 - 3/31/09. Applicable towards groups of 10 rooms per night or more. 38 May 19, 2008 SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION http://www.sanibel-resort.com http://www.sanibel-resort.com http://www.sanibel-resort.com http://www.sanibel-resort.com

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