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Shouldn’t Every Day Be This Good?

Located between the Gulf of Mexico and Pine Island Sound, ‘Tween Waters Inn Island Resort boasts 13 picturesque acres of luxury resort including an extensive stretch of sugary, white-sand beach — named “America’s Most Romantic Beach” by Travelocity.

Dating from 1931, what began as a collection of fishing cottages now includes 137 units and cottages that vary from standard guest rooms, studios and three-bedroom suites to two- and three-bedroom historic cottages. Decorated in a rustic luxury style, many of the 19 historic cottages are named after the resort’s famous past visitors including Anne Morrow Lindbergh, J.N. “Ding” Darling and Theodore Roosevelt.

While the rooms are comfortable and cozy, most come to ‘Tween Waters Inn for the miles of pristine beaches on its Gulf of Mexico side. Captiva and its sister island, Sanibel, are known to have some of the best shelling beaches in the world. You’ll see many guests bent in the “Captiva Crouch,” searching for the perfect specimens for hours on end.

Along with the “free” shells, ‘Tween Waters Inn offers guests complimentary continental breakfast, wireless internet and access to the newly remodeled fitness center.

If you aren’t the sun-soaking type, ‘Tween Waters Inn features a range of activities to keep things lively; the marina offers chartered boats and kayak rentals for island or deep sea fishing, shelling, touring, seaplane or eco-adventures. The gulf and sound are also known for their stock of fish, dolphins, and manatees.

Even though this 81-year-old resort has a deep history full of memories, it still delivers the amenities of any modern luxury resort. Try lounging at the Olympic-sized pool area with your tropical drink from the active Oasis Pool Bar, or head to the newly remodeled day spa for a manicure, pedicure, or hair styling, or enjoy a relaxing individual or couple’s message overlooking the property.

In the evening, enjoy the award-winning Old Captiva House, which hosts a delectable range of gourmet goodies and homemade bakery, or try the Crow’s Next, a local favorite and casual dining experience.

For family fun, Monday and Thursday nights from October to mid-August, young and old flock to the Crow’s Nest on property to view the popular NASCRAB crab races. Be prepared to get a little wet and be insulted by the comic host.

Florida Travel + Life calls ‘Tween Waters Inn “Captiva’s Must Stay” but we think you might call it “Captiva’s Mustn’t Leave.”