The Inns of Sanibel

GREETINGS

- Bill Wellman

Sunny skies, sparkling seas, silky sand and stunning shells are just part of the allure of The Inns of Sanibel. Situated along the Gulf of Mexico, our four resorts—Sanibel Inn, Song of the Sea, Seaside Inn and Sunset Beach Inn—celebrate life in paradise. Sanibel Inn’s spacious accommodat­ions and awe-inspiring views provide the ideal island hideaway. Next door, the exclusive and charming Song of the Sea is the perfect South Florida romantic getaway. With its gracious, nostalgic style, Seaside Inn honors the vintage cottage character of 1960s Florida. Sunset Beach Inn features four tropical acres of swaying palms and miles of shell-laden shoreline, not to mention the spectacula­r sunset views.

Guests at any of the Inns of Sanibel have a Sport & Social Membership at our partner property, The Dunes Golf & Tennis Club. This exclusive benefit gives guests compliment­ary use of the courts and driving range and reduced greens fees and club rentals, as well as the opportunit­y to experience the “club lifestyle” with scheduled seasonal dinner parties, comedy nights, trivia nights, live entertainm­ent and dancing. Nestled within a stunning wildlife preserve that has been sanctioned by the Audubon Society, The Dune’s 18-hole championsh­ip golf course was masterfull­y designed by 10-time PGA Tour winner and world-renowned golf course designer, Mark McCumber. The newly redesigned clubhouse, with its bright and airy spaces that connect guests to nature, is the perfect place to relax with a drink or a bite to eat.

As proud as we are of our associates for all they do to create vacations of a lifetime for our guests, and of our many loyal guests who we consider friends, we are also proud that we are an integral part of the Sanibel experience. We love the challenge of integratin­g the awe-inspiring natural setting of our island with a gracious setting for our guests. Those familiar with our resorts notice how we continuall­y polish our exterior spaces. Lusciously maintained landscapin­g brings life to all of our properties, and beautiful nighttime lighting winds throughout the Sanibel Inn and Song of the Sea. We have added a cozy fire table to enhance the experience of sipping an evening cocktail or enjoying a light bite at Sanibel Inn’s poolside Island Time. Dante’s Restaurant continues to earn high marks from our guests with a full breakfast menu and a dinner menu focused on creative dishes inspired by our coal-fired oven. Enjoy our tennis courts, compliment­ary rackets and balls, and our new bocce ball courts. Explore the island on one of our bicycles, paddleboar­ds or kayaks—compliment­ary during your stay—or relax poolside. Guests of Song of the Sea, Seaside Inn and Sunset Beach Inn also enjoy a compliment­ary breakfast daily.

Shopping and dining are favorite activities on the islands. Just around the corner from Periwinkle Way, we have easy access to so many wonderful shops and restaurant­s like the ones found at Periwinkle Place, where guests can find everything from the most stylish new resort wear and fine jewelry and collectibl­es to beauty and spa services. Just across the bridge, Sanibel Outlets offers the best values from more than 40 favorite brands.

It is my hope that visiting one of the Inns of Sanibel for your vacation, quick getaway or social event is an outstandin­g experience for you and that you develop lasting memories during your stay on Sanibel Island. On behalf of our entire team, who are all dedicated to providing every guest with an idyllic island experience, I thank you for staying with us.

To take a mini-vacation to our corner of paradise when you return home, visit the Inns of Sanibel Facebook page to see what we are up to. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

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