Fort Myers, FL -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/14/2011 -- The Continental Group Realty’s hospitality division is pleased to announce the launch of “Fort Myers Beachside Resorts Winter Tropical Vacation,” offering Northerners an affordable vacation to Southwest Florida - a favorite destination overlooking the pristine waters of the Gulf of Mexico.

The Fort Myers Beachside Resort and Condos Tropical Vacation package offers Northeasterners and our Canadian neighbors their choice of four resorts located on beautiful Estero Island in Fort Myers Beach: the Sandpiper Gulf Resort, Seaside All-Suite Resort, Casa Playa Resort or Cornerstone Beach Resort. These resorts are a tropical haven providing welcome relief from the frigid winter, while offering various package options that will fit most budgets. A perfect winter vacation getaway is available and affordable!

The relaxing and beautiful Estero Island sanctuary is home to all four resorts located on miles of white, sandy beaches along the Gulf of Mexico with exceptional sunsets and an extraordinary shell collection that attracts visitors worldwide.

Estero Island is a perfect winter getaway vacation with warm tropical breezes, exquisite dining and luxurious accommodations. In addition, shopping centers are there for browsing and affordable family-friendly eateries are plentiful. For open sea enthusiasts, dolphins are frequently spotted swimming along the crystal clear Estero Bay. Marinas throughout Estero Island are perfect for boating adventures including romantic sunset cruises, sightseeing cruises and deep-sea fishing. For nature lovers, cross a bridge at the southern tip of the island and escape to Lovers Key State Park – a harbor for wildlife, home to West Indian manatees, bottlenose dolphins, roseate spoonbills, marsh rabbits, and bald eagles.

Sandpiper Gulf Resort, located in the middle of Estero Island, offers 63 large modern suites designed with British West Indies decor on a premier beachfront setting.

It is equipped with two heated swimming pools, free high-speed wireless internet and Direct TV in every room.

Water sports rentals are readily available including parasailing and sunbrella beach rentals. The resort is perfect for extended family members and is also pet friendly.

Sandpiper Gulf Resort Winter Special Offer:

Stay 3 nights and get the 4th night free through October 31st, 2011. Holidays excluded. Offer cannot be included with other discounts or promotions.

To make your reservation call: 1-888-771-5214 or visit http://www.sandpipergulfresort.com/

The Seaside All – Suite Resort, also located in the middle of Estero Island, is rated number four out of 20 on Trip Advisor’s popularity index.

This resort offers 50 suites each equipped with two bedrooms, a large inviting living/dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, two full baths, a heated pool, and a private screened in lanai that lets you enjoy the warm tropical breezes and dining al fresco over spectacular sunsets.

Seaside All-Suite Resort Winter Relief Special:

Stay 3 nights and get the 4th night free through October 31st, 2011. Holidays excluded. Offer cannot be included with other discounts or promotions.

View details at http://www.seasideresort.us/ or call toll free 888-772-0183.

The Casa Playa Resort is an all-suite resort located on the exclusive north tip of Estero Island. The 35 unit resort condominium are each privately owned and individually decorated. All suites have private balconies and high speed wireless internet. Casa Playa resort offers two pet-friendly designated floors, a heated pool, picnic area, gas grills, beach lounge chairs and a serene private beach area.

Casa Playa Resort Winter Escape Special
• AAA and CAA members receive a 10% discount when the membership card is presented.

• AARP members receive a 10% discount when the membership card is presented.

• Stays of 7 nights to 27 nights receive a 15% discount*.

• Stays of 28 days and longer receive a 20% discount*.

• Stay 3 nights and get the 4th night free through October 31st, 2011. Holidays excluded. Offer cannot be included with other discounts or promotions.

For more information visit http://www.casaplayaresort.com/ or call toll free 1-800-774-2168.

The Cornerstone Beach Hotel, located mid-island, has 12 elegant, non-smoking one and two bedroom units all with incredible views of the Gulf of Mexico. Suites include a fully appointed kitchen, bedrooms, and bathrooms. All contain flat panel televisions in the living room and bedrooms and screed lanais. Beautiful views can also be enjoyed while swimming and sunning by its heated Gulf front pool.

Cornerstone Beach Hotel Tropical Winter Deals:

10% off for the one bedrooms at Cornerstone from June 1 through September 30th

Discounts for AARP and AAA

See details at http://www.cornerstonebeachhotel.com/ or call toll free 1-888-773-0523.

About The Continental Group Realty
At its core, The Continental Group Realty brings tenants with Property Owners, visitors with destination rentals and investors with developers. Since its inception, The Continental Group Realty has become Florida's most reputable Residential Income Property Management Company, proving repeatedly its commitment to building long-term professional relationships. With over 200 team members and a dozen offices throughout Florida, TCGR has developed several specialized divisions to service the growing and diverse needs of the residential rental and leasing management industry. For more information please visit http://www.tcgr.com.