Seek solace at one of our favorite spas, all situated near
Mother Nature's greatest stress reducers — lakes, oceans and rivers.
WRITTEN BY MEGAN SWOYER
'TWEEN WATERS INN
Captiva Island, Florida k opposite page, top right)
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details A tropical island getaway awaits you on Southwest Florida's Gulf,
where you'll enjoy white sand beaches and hundreds of uninhabited islands.
'Tween Waters Inn opened on Capt-iya L:land, a remote barrier island, in
1926. It has an impressive histoti., including its notable guests,
lodging lowdown The property 1. it: testoi.cd and themed a number of one-
bedroom cottages to reflect its well-known guests, such as Detroit-born
a tor Charles Lindbergh, who would land his plane on the resort's beach;
his wife, author Anne Morrow Lindbergh; President Teddy - Roosevelt; and
others. Besides cottages, rooms and suites for families also are available.
offers do.--..ens of treatments.
of note The four-year-old on-site spa, Spar
Favorites include a rose-peta1 massage that invit's r,LICstS to relax on a bed
of rose petals — A gaiden of liCCadent relaxation. the Java jive Body Glow
features a full-body :;ctub that contains coffee to stimulate. the release of
c orn mea l softens the skin Nvhile a dash of salts
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Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge on nearby Sanibel Island (239-
472-1100; dingdarling.hvs.gov ). Look for alligators, exotic birds, unusual
trees and plant life, and more. Afterward, hike nearby ponds and marshes
outlined on the refuge's map. Or call Capt. Mike Fuery (239-466-3649;
239-940-6281) to set up a private shelling excursion on which he'll tvhisk
you from the docks at 'Tween \Maters to Cayo Costa State Park, Boca
Grande, in search of conches, starfish and more. Rise early to take advantage
of a shelling package that includes a delightful breakfast on Cabbage Key.
Visitors aboard Fuery's watercraft have seen everything from large. sea turtles
to sharks to dolphins galore.
water, water everywhere It's Florida — need we say more? Sanibel and
Captiva islands connect to the mainland via a three-mile-long causeway that
stretches from the southern reaches of Fort Myers out across San Carlos
Bar. 'Tween Waters makes the most of its beaches with quintessential sun-
ning and swimming areas along with busy, fun-to-watch fishing docks. A
beautiful pool also awaits you, xyith cruise ship–style offerings, such as a
lunch hut, bar, pool servers and more. The palm- and pine tree–lined islands
are famous for their beaches and the incredible variety of shells. There are
no stoplights on either island, and they say buildings on Sanibel are "no
taller than the tallest palm tree.”
contact (239) 472 5 I ; tween-waters.com . Visitor info: Lee County
Visitor & Convention Bureau. (SOO) 237-6444; fortmvers sanibel.com .
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