posted 05-21-2005 06:42               

Calini Beach Club – unassigned unit

Little Gull – Unit 15

Our interests are of course the beach, fishing and a sunny pool.

We go to Marco Island and Captiva often and stay at South Seas Resort in Captiva and the Eagle's Nest, Charter Club or the Club Regency. They are upscale Gold Crown resorts.

What would be your choice and why?

Any information will be appreciated.

Linda - jeff-linda@usa.net

posted 05-22-2005 05:16               

Maddaug, we bought there last year and will not have our first stay until this November. Let me know how you like it. I bought it solely on all the great raves about the place on tug. I have stayed at the hilton before on Longboat and can verify that Longboat Key is a beautiful area.

posted 05-26-2005 05:18               

You might want to invest in a folding cooler with wheels. I saw them in the Big Lots ad for this week, but haven't gone over to check the quality.

I bought a similar one a couple of years ago for a trip out west. I got it at Kohls on sale. Think it was around $50, but it proved worth every penny. We used it as a carry-on for the flight out. We put in sandwiches and drinks, along with some frozen meats from home for the week (we grow a lot of our own and buy the rest on sale). We used it most days for a picnic lunch in the national parks. On the trip back, we filled it with dirty clothes and checked it. It also folds small enough to just throw in a suitcase without it taking up too much space.

posted 05-26-2005 11:14               

Does anyone kow a good source of resales there? The resale office in the resort has a bunch for sale, but the prices seem high to me. Looking for a bargain!!!

posted 05-26-2005 18:49            

You can't go wrong with any of the choices you mentioned. As an aside if you like ice cream I would suggest Kilwins located at St. Armand's Circle.

Enjoy your vacation.

posted 05-26-2005 19:45               

We also like Longboat Bay Club. Each unit has a dock...and the BBQs are in that back area with the 'do not feed manatees' The sand has had to be replenished due to some storm loss, so it isn't fine white in all areas.....but the residents are happy there's sand. Front of nits face gulf, with no obstructions (you will see gulf water from all the enrances, the small bedroom & kitchen windows. Living room & main bedroom open onto the patio (lanai). These are approx 1600 Sq foot unsold condos they decided to sell as T/S when interest rates were hitting 18% in the early 80's. Built to hurricane specs, it is on pilings, concrete & steel. The cars park under the building. You will take an elevator to even the first floor.

Basketball & tennis in the front, pool in back next to docks. Every unit has a patio (lanai) facing Cranes Bay (where the docks are). When we were there, there were small boats...not sure about now.

Walk to Publix, small restaurants, church, temple, library, and golf course (not sure if private but open to public. Nice 5 Star by Cunningham. Wasn't 5 Star when Marriott.