THE 21st ANNUAL AMERICAN SANDSCULPTING CHAMPIONSHIP FESTIVAL

November 7 – 11, 2007 marks the time of the 21st Annual American Sandsculpting Championship Festival, where master and amateur artists and enthusiasts alike converge on Fort Myers Beach to be a part of this Southwest Florida annual spectacular. Spectators who enjoy this beachside sport shouldn’t miss SunStream Hotels & Resorts’ SunSaver Rates – up to 40% discounts – ranging from $96 to $225 per night, providing ideal proximity to all the sun and fun.   

While sand castles are lined up along the beach, guests at SunStream’s GullWing Beach Resort and Pointe Estero Beach Resort - located side-by-side at the south end of Fort Myers Beach’s Estero Island - can also enjoy direct access to the festival’s Sand Magic Village, where they can take advantage of beach side shopping from festival vendors just outside their door. SunStream’s other properties, DiamondHead Beach Resort, the only full-service all-suite luxury resort right on Fort Myers Beach, and Santa Maria Harbour Resort, located on Estero Bay, just adjacent to the beach and accessible by shuttle, also offer an additional array of options for guests to enjoy. 

Fort Myers Beach’s laid-back image and reputation as “the safest beach in the world” have led to its increasing popularity as a great family vacation spot.  The annual festival adds to its appeal, giving travelers a reason to take a quick trip to what Family Fun magazine named “Best Family-Friendly Beach in the Southeast U.S.”

With over a 20-year legacy of hospitality in Southwest Florida, SunStream’s expertise in full-service condominium hotel operations is unsurpassed.  Guests enjoy a home-away-from home experience, with suites complete with kitchens, one to three bedrooms and all the amenities of home, coupled by a beach or gulf-side location. 

The sand sculpting competition continues to be a favorite, attracting almost 50,000 spectators each year. For a great vacation getaway, coupled by some great spectator fun, take advantage of SunStream's SunSaver Rates today.  For reservations or more information on finding where you belong on Fort Myers Beach, call 800-625-4111 or 239-765-4300. Or visit www.sunstream.com. Visit www.sandfestival.com for information on the sandsculpting festival.

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