We're Back from the Big Apple!

We just got back from New York City after a fun weekend at the New York Times Travel Show! We had a great time and met some wonderful people who seemed ready to take a break from the snow for a relaxing vacation on Sanibel Island.

We had a few spare hours on the last day to tour the Big Apple and had an amazing time! Here is a view from the Empire State Building that just took our breath away.


All of these massive skyscrapers and wall-to-wall buildings are a far cry from Sanibel Island, where buildings cannot exceed 35 feet tall! We also learned that there are about 12,000 intersections with traffic lights in NYC compared to ZERO on Sanibel Island. And we learned that Manhattan Island is about 13 miles long with about 1.6 million residents, while Sanibel Island is about 12 miles long with about 6,000 residents. Not to mention bright lights and neon signs are a no-go on Sanibel and are actually required in Times Square! What a world apart the two cities are!


Although we had a wonderful time, we're happy to be back on our little piece of paradise where traffic lights, skyscrapers and snow are replaced with palm trees, tiki huts and sand. Thanks for the hospitality New York!! We can't wait to visit again!

We're at the New York Times Travel Show!

We just got to New York City for the New York Times Travel Show and it's snowing like mad! Now this is something us Sanibel Islanders are NOT used to! We're staying bundled up and gearing up for the start of the biggest and best travel show in New York! Come to the show at the Jacob Javits Convention Center on West 34th Street and explore over 500 destinations from around the world, enjoy live performances, tastings, travel seminars and more. There are exclusive deals and getaways just for convention-goers!


For the best deals come to Booth #954 to see us and learn about 'Tween Waters Inn, The Castaways and Beachview Cottages. You can even register for a free stay at one of our properties! We'll be there from February 26th to 28th and we're looking forward to meeting you at the show where we'll be bringing a little bit of the tropics into the snow!

Visit us at the Boston Globe Travel Show right now!

Anyone in the Boston area? Come on down and see us at the 2010 Boston Globe Travel Show at the SeaPort World Trade Center. We're there from February 19th to 21st in Booth 334 under the Visit Florida banner. We are visiting with our sister property, 'Tween Waters Inn, from Captiva Island, FL. Stop by our booth and register to win a FREE 4-day, 3-night stay at 'Tween Waters Inn - or winners can choose to take their stay at The Castaways, of course!


With over 200 exhibitors, show-only travel deals and giveaways, and all kinds of fun activities, the 2010 Boston Globe Travel Show will have something fun for everyone. Some of the fun includes cultural performances, exhibits from SeaWorld and Busch Gardens, celebrity chefs, exotic foods from all over the world, US Passport services and more!

We're looking forward to meeting you so stop by and say hi! It's New England's biggest and most comprehensive travel expo so how can you stay away? It's the perfect time to explore your travel options and learn about the gorgeous island that we call home!