Forecast for The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel: Great weather, beautiful beaches and baseball! Book a spring training getaway package now

01/2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACTS: Nancy Hamilton, Lee Rose, Katie Meckley (239) 338-3500

LEE COUNTY, FL – The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel is the spring training home of the Boston Red Sox and Minnesota Twins. And what could be better than warm weather, unspoiled beaches and a chance to watch great baseball? The destination makes it easy for fans to take advantage of all that it has to offer along with great deals for spring training.

For more packages, special rates and information on planning a spring training vacation at Florida’s unspoiled island sanctuary, visit www.FortMyersSanibel.com.

FORT MYERS
Comfort Inn & Suites Airport
239-939-5002
Spring Training package for $129. Rate includes accommodations with two queens or one king bed, deluxe hot continental breakfast, gift upon arrival, welcome letter with fun trivia baseball facts and a bag of peanuts for game day! Directions will be provided to City of Palms, home of the Boston Red Sox spring training, and Hammond Stadium, home of Minnesota Twins spring training and the Fort Myers Miracle. Hotel includes an indoor pool and spa, free airport shuttle, wireless Internet, guest laundry, free weekday USA Today newspaper and in room microwaves and refrigerators. Visit www.choicehotels.com.

La Quinta Inn & Suites Fort Myers Airport
239-466-0012
Spring Training package for $129. Rate includes accommodations with two queens or one king bed, deluxe hot continental breakfast, gift upon arrival, welcome letter with fun trivia baseball facts and a bag of peanuts for game day! Directions will be provided to City of Palms, home of the Boston Red Sox spring training, and Hammond Stadium, home of Minnesota Twins spring training and the Ft. Myers Miracles. Hotel includes an indoor pool and spa, free airport shuttle, wireless Internet, guest laundry, free weekday USA Today newspaper and in room microwaves and refrigerators. Visit www.lq.com.

Fort Myers Beach
Abaco Beach Villas
239-463-2611
Spring training, beach and boating package: Save $1,000 when booking seven nights. Includes: seven nights in a beachfront/two bedroom/two-bath villa (up to six people); a half day boat charter or two free tickets to Key West; and a special spring training welcome gift. Total package price is $2,175. Visit www.fortmyersbeachvillas.com.

San Carlos RV Park & Islands
239-466-3133
Red Sox spring training special: Seven nights in a one-bedroom unit directly on
the waterfront, discount coupons for restaurants, deep sea fishing (within walking distance), and miniature golf, along with two tickets for spring training. The rate is $595.00 per person, based on double occupancy. Visit www.sancarlosrv.com.
Minnesota Twins spring training special: Seven nights in a one bedroom unit directly on
the waterfront, discount coupons for restaurants, deep sea fishing (within walking distance), and miniature golf, along with two tickets for spring training. The rate is $595.00 per person, based on double occupancy. Visit www.sancarlosrv.com.

Pine Island
Inn On The Bay
239-283-7510
Feb. 1 through April 1: With a three-night stay, guests will receive a $20 voucher to be used at choice of Boston Red Sox or Minnesota Twins spring training games, restaurant, attraction or gas station. Rate is $529 based on double occupancy. Visit www.webbwiz.com/inn.

Captiva Island
'Tween Waters Inn Beach Resort
239-472-5161
A deal that is “out of the park!”
‘Tween Waters Inn Island Resort has a deal for those looking to catch a fly ball and some rays. With every Three-Night Delight Value or Five-Night Celebrate Package booked, receive a free $106 resort gift card in honor of the Red Sox's 106th season. To sweeten the deal, 'Tween Waters is also offering 30 percent off regular three- and five-night resort stays. Make sure to mention the code "Red Sox Nation" when making reservations. Visit www.tween-waters.com/redsox.

Sanibel Island
Sanibel Arms West
239-472-1138
"Baseball, Beach and Bikes Package." Stay during Spring Training 2009 and receive: two tickets to a Minnesota Twins or Red Sox baseball game, use of two adult bikes during stay and two Sanibel Arms West coolie cups to keep beverages cold at the games! Package is available for weekly rentals only (seven nights) in a two-bedroom/ two-bath/Gulf side, condo (maximum of six adults per condo) for $2150.00 plus tax. Visit www.sanibelarmswest.com.

For schedules, additional packages and special rates during spring training visit:

Boston Red Sox Spring Training
Feb. 25-March 31, 2009.
City of Palms Park, Fort Myers
For tickets and package information go to www.redsox.com or call 239-334-4700 or 877-RED-SOXX.

Minnesota Twins Spring Training
Feb. 25-April 4, 2009
Hammond Stadium, Fort Myers
Call 800-33-TWINS or go to www.twinsbaseball.com for schedule and ticket information.

For more information about this unspoiled island sanctuary, please access www.FortMyersSanibel.com .
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