Florida: Fort Myers/Naples, SunStream Hotels & Resorts - A Collectoin of Fun Family Vacation Spots. Feel the need to soak up the sun? Want a few days of down time at the beach or on the links? Both Fort Myers Beach – voted "Best Family-Friendly Beach in the Southeast U.S." by Family Fun magazine – and Naples – named "America’s Best All-Around Beach" by The Travel Channel – are known for their vast recreational opportunities and powdery sands lapped by the playful waves of Gulf of Mexico.

SunStream Hotels & Resorts put an end to stressful family vacations - no more cramped hotel rooms or the worry and expense of splitting up the family into separate rooms. SunStream offers one- to three-bedroom suites where all family members get their own space. In addition, fully appointed kitchens save the inconvenience and expense of eating out for every meal, and for an extra measure of family goodwill, each resort provides complimentary use of high chairs and cribs.

Besides spacious accommodations, five of the Southwest Floridian properties in SunStream’s distinctive collection offer family-pleasing locations, amenities, and services to fit their individual resort personalities.

Fort Myers Beach: DiamondHead Beach Resort - planted right at the edge of Fort Myers Beach’s big, long sandbox. DiamondHead provides all the toys families need for beach play – from volleyball nets to jet skis. Gentle, shallow Gulf of Mexico waters and a heated freshwater pool keep everyone cool. Cabana’s Beachside Bar & Grill, next to the pool, means never having to change out of your swimsuits to eat lunch or snacks. Activity directors involve the family in bingo, crafts, nature endeavors and more. One-bedroom suites with sofa couches are family priced. Bonus points: Other family perks include laundry facilities, video games on demand, fitness center, island trolley service, and free daily housekeeping service. DiamondHead is just steps away from Times Square, the main entertainment district on the beach touting casual sidewalk cafes and a variety of shopping options, all with a laid-back island flair. (Resort 2000 Estero Boulevard Fort Myers Beach, Florida 33931 or www.DiamondHeadFl.com)

Fort Myers Beach: GullWing Beach Resort - space for family fun. Spacious one to three-bedroom suites fit every sized family with comfort that feels like home and luxury that feels even better. Full-sized, outfitted kitchens and in-suite laundry facilities make it easy on Mom and Dad – more time to spend in the master bath’s jetted Jacuzzi tub. Screened balconies keep toddlers safe. A seven-mile stretch of beach awaits with sand so pristine as to take your breath away; better yet, it’s all situated on the quiet, south end of the island safely removed from the exuberant nightlife scene five miles north. The sand is such a draw that GullWing plays host to the annual American Sand-Sculpting Championship Festival each November. With nearby beach shops offering all you’ll need for a day in the sun, guests can pick up enough accoutrements to keep everyone sand-happy. Bonus points: Other family perks include heated pool and whirlpool, family activity programs, tennis, board game library, barbecue grills, DVD players, movie rentals, nearby restaurants, cinema, and island trolley service. (GullWing Beach Resort6620 Estero Boulevard Fort Myers Beach, Florida 33931 or www.GullWingFl.com)

Fort Myers Beach: Point Estero Beach Resort - space is the ultimate family vacation amenity. GullWing’s eye-catching next-door neighbor, Pointe Estero – which features curved balconies overlooking the beach – faces an uncrowded stretch of shoreline with plenty of room where kids can run around in baby powder-soft sand. One- and two-bedroom suites also let the family spread out and enjoy a full-sized kitchen, huge Jacuzzi tub, tasteful dining and living room décor, and TVs in every room. All bedrooms have access to a screened patio or balcony through a sliding glass door. Bonus points: Other family perks include inexpensive trolley transportation, cabana rentals, gas grills, tiki hut picnic tables, free-form swimming pool with whirlpool, free use of playpens and bedrails, DVD player, movie rentals, board games, family activities program, and tennis court. (Pointe Estero Beach Resort 6640 Estero Boulevard Fort Myers Beach, Florida 33931. www.PointEstero.com)

As with all SunStream Resorts on Fort Myers Beach, guests have convenient access to boating and fishing charters, eco-tours, sightseeing cruises, nature preserves, bike and moped rentals, golf courses, spa services, miniature golf, spring training facilities, water parks, historical attractions and more.

Naples: Bellasera Hotel - small and intimate, but big on room space. This AAA-rated Four-Diamond Bellasera injects an air of Italiana into any family vacation. Double-listed among TripAdvisor’s "Top 10" Hidden Gems and Best Bargains in the U.S., its one- to three-bedroom suites are ideal for groups of up to six with plush living rooms, family-style dining rooms, and full-sized kitchens. Screened porches and balconies overlook the lush courtyard, where families find a tiled swimming pool with waterfall feature and whirlpool. Attendants deliver food and drinks poolside, or families may enjoy Mediterranean-style dishes and a children’s menu in Zizi Restaurant. A free shuttle delivers guests the short distance to Naples’ long sweep of white-sand beach. Bonus points: Other family perks include board games, in-room DVD players, video games on command, complimentary daily housekeeping service, in-room washer-dryer in all bedroom suites, and nearby shopping. (Bellasera Hotel 221 Ninth Street South Naples, FL 34102. www.BellaSeraNaples.com)

Naples: Park Shore Resort - welcome to the neighborhood! Tucked away in Naples’ residential area, Park Shore takes families away from metropolitan pace and into a wooded hometown atmosphere with gardens, a lake, an island, and waterfalls. A wide variety of recreational opportunities keep families busy. They can troll along cobblestone paths, swing at tennis or racquetball, play volleyball or shuffleboard, do laps in the oversized pool, participate in planned family activities, or take a free shuttle to the beach. Fully appointed kitchens and spacious dining and living rooms enhance downtime in the one- and two-bedroom suites. Bonus points: Other family perks include free HBO, DVD players, movie rentals, board games guest laundry, free daily housekeeping, and barbecue grills. (Park Shore Resort 600 Neapolitan Way Naples, Florida 34103. www.ParkShoreFL.com)

SunStream Resorts in Naples put you and your family right in the middle of everything this exciting cosmopolitan city has to offer. From the famous galleries, restaurants and boutiques that line 5th Avenue South and spots around town to fun family attractions like The Naples Zoo, Conservancy Nature Center, and airboat rides through the Everglades, you’ll want to come back time and time again. For more information on family vacations at SunStream Hotels & Resorts toll-free 1-800-625-4111 or www.sunstream.com

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