You read it right! We've picked the Top 10 finalists in our first ever Castaways Guest Photo Contest and we need YOU to help pick our winner. Voting closes on August 17, 2010, so vote now for your favorite photo. Once the voting period is over, we will randomly pick one voter to win a $100 gift certificate to use on your next stay at The Castaways! For complete details, visit our voting page
here.
CLICK HERE TO VOTE NOW!
The winner of our photo contest will receive a 5-night free stay and 2nd place will receive a 2-night free stay.
One vote per email address please. Contact us at 1-800-375-0152 if you have any questions. Hope to see you in paradise soon!
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Monday, July 12, 2010
Rehabilitated Pelicans Released on Sanibel Island today!
Oiled pelicans from Louisiana were flown to Sanibel Island this morning for release into the pristine waters off Sanibel Island. A special Coast Guard flight left New Orleans around 7 a.m. and landed at Page Field in Fort Myers about 11 a.m. The pelicans were taken to Gulfside City Park on Sanibel Island for release. All the birds were successfully rehabilitated after being rescued from the oil spill in the gulf.
We were fortunate to have The Castaways' Assistant Manager, Bob Pitt, on hand to witness the release and photograph the birds' freedom flight out into the Gulf of Mexico.
A crowd gathered on the beach as wildlife officials brought the crates containing the rehabilitated pelicans to the edge of the beach. They opened the crates and the pelicans instantly took flight to the rush of applause from the onlookers.
Here on Sanibel Island, we feel very lucky that our waters and beaches have been spared from damage due to the Deep Water Horizon oil spill. We hope more rehabilitated wildlife from the affected regions of the Gulf will be able to call the unspoiled beaches of Sanibel Island home as they begin their path to recovery.
We were fortunate to have The Castaways' Assistant Manager, Bob Pitt, on hand to witness the release and photograph the birds' freedom flight out into the Gulf of Mexico.
A crowd gathered on the beach as wildlife officials brought the crates containing the rehabilitated pelicans to the edge of the beach. They opened the crates and the pelicans instantly took flight to the rush of applause from the onlookers.
Here on Sanibel Island, we feel very lucky that our waters and beaches have been spared from damage due to the Deep Water Horizon oil spill. We hope more rehabilitated wildlife from the affected regions of the Gulf will be able to call the unspoiled beaches of Sanibel Island home as they begin their path to recovery.
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Study shows that our beaches might be in an oil-free zone!
There's a bit of good news for the beaches of Southwest Florida in the wake of the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico! A recent story from our local Fox affiliate highlighted a decade-old study showing that the loop currents in the Gulf of Mexico completely avoided the Southwest Florida coast over a 12-month period.
In the graphic below you can see colored lines illustrating where 194 probes floated during the 12-month research period in the Gulf. The large white area around the Southwest Florida coast was labeled the "Forbidden Zone" by area meteorologists since it seemed the probes were forbidden from entering this area. This means that the loop current does not have a history of impacting our beaches. And no loop current means no oil!
To read the full story and view the video for a great explanation of this study, click here.
So the prognosis looks great for the beaches of Sanibel Island and Captiva! It looks like our waters will remain clear and blue and our beaches stay white and covered in shells.
For more information:
Forbidden Zone? Could it keep some oil away from SW Florida? - FOX 4 WFTX - Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Naples News, Weather
In the graphic below you can see colored lines illustrating where 194 probes floated during the 12-month research period in the Gulf. The large white area around the Southwest Florida coast was labeled the "Forbidden Zone" by area meteorologists since it seemed the probes were forbidden from entering this area. This means that the loop current does not have a history of impacting our beaches. And no loop current means no oil!
To read the full story and view the video for a great explanation of this study, click here.
So the prognosis looks great for the beaches of Sanibel Island and Captiva! It looks like our waters will remain clear and blue and our beaches stay white and covered in shells.
For more information:
Forbidden Zone? Could it keep some oil away from SW Florida? - FOX 4 WFTX - Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Naples News, Weather
Monday, June 7, 2010
Watch our June 2010 Beach Report
The beaches and waters at The Castaways are waiting for you... take a look!
Make a reservation today! Our beaches are as pristine as you remember...
Make a reservation today! Our beaches are as pristine as you remember...
Saturday, May 29, 2010
Celebrate Independence Day in Paradise!
Have you made your 4th of July plans yet? Why not head on down to The Castaways and celebrate our nation's birthday in paradise? On Saturday, July 3rd at 9 a.m. head on down to watch the City of Sanibel's Independence Day parade. Then after spending the afternoon on our beautiful white sand beaches, bring the family to the Sanibel Causeway to watch an amazing fireworks display over the Gulf of Mexico!
Then top off the weekend by attending the 1st Annual Castaways 4th of July party and cookout! We'll be grilling burgers and hotdogs along with all the fixings, and providing fun kids games and patriotic decorations for all! Make your reservation today! Cottages are going fast...
Looking forward to seeing you in paradise!
Then top off the weekend by attending the 1st Annual Castaways 4th of July party and cookout! We'll be grilling burgers and hotdogs along with all the fixings, and providing fun kids games and patriotic decorations for all! Make your reservation today! Cottages are going fast...
Looking forward to seeing you in paradise!
Friday, May 7, 2010
Oil Spill Update
We've all been following the Deep Water Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico and we're keeping tabs on where the oil moves in relation to the State of Florida and specifically Southwest Florida beaches.
Currently, there are no impacts to Florida’s 2,276 miles of tidal shoreline and 663 miles of beaches. Our shores are clear, beautiful and open for business.
In the event that the oil spill moves toward Southwest Florida and is likely to impact our beaches, we will immediately notify guests with reservations. We will give you the option of changing your reservation date or canceling your reservation, at which point your deposit will be fully refunded.
We are hoping the forecasts are correct and that our beaches will be spared from any damage from this spill, but our hearts go out to anyone that is affected by this tragedy. We'll keep you updated on our blog as we receive any new information.
Currently, there are no impacts to Florida’s 2,276 miles of tidal shoreline and 663 miles of beaches. Our shores are clear, beautiful and open for business.
In the event that the oil spill moves toward Southwest Florida and is likely to impact our beaches, we will immediately notify guests with reservations. We will give you the option of changing your reservation date or canceling your reservation, at which point your deposit will be fully refunded.
We are hoping the forecasts are correct and that our beaches will be spared from any damage from this spill, but our hearts go out to anyone that is affected by this tragedy. We'll keep you updated on our blog as we receive any new information.
Enter our Photo Contest for a chance to win a FREE STAY!
If you’re a current or former guest you won’t want to miss this great contest! We know our guests have an eye for the tropical beauty that is Sanibel Island and take some fantastic photographs while staying at The Castaways! Here's your chance to show off your best photo from your stay at The Castaways and enter to win our Grand Prize! Submit your best Sanibel vacation photo and you'll be entered in our contest. We'll select the Top 10 best photos and post them online to our website. We'll then open it up to voting from our website visitors and the photo with the most votes wins!
Contest is open from May 1 to July 31, 2010.
Voting for the Top 10 Finalists will be held from August 1 to August 14, 2010.
The GRAND PRIZE WINNER will be announced on August 16, 2010
Grand Prize is a 5-night FREE stay (available from July 1 to Dec. 19, 2010, excluding holidays)in a 1 bedroom unit in the Marina, Poolside, or Bayside area. The winner will also receive 1/2-day use of a kayak and a 1/2-day use of 2 bicycles.
2nd Prize is a 2-night FREE stay at The Castaways with the same restrictions as the Grand Prize. This also includes 1/2 day kayak and bicycle use.
We'll accept ONE submission per person so find your best photo and send it in now! Visit our contest page for details, complete rules and to enter the contest.
No purchase necessary.
Contest is open from May 1 to July 31, 2010.
Voting for the Top 10 Finalists will be held from August 1 to August 14, 2010.
The GRAND PRIZE WINNER will be announced on August 16, 2010
Grand Prize is a 5-night FREE stay (available from July 1 to Dec. 19, 2010, excluding holidays)in a 1 bedroom unit in the Marina, Poolside, or Bayside area. The winner will also receive 1/2-day use of a kayak and a 1/2-day use of 2 bicycles.
2nd Prize is a 2-night FREE stay at The Castaways with the same restrictions as the Grand Prize. This also includes 1/2 day kayak and bicycle use.
We'll accept ONE submission per person so find your best photo and send it in now! Visit our contest page for details, complete rules and to enter the contest.
No purchase necessary.
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