TradeWinds Island Grand Resort offers package to support SPCA Tampa Bay

TradeWinds Island Grand Unleashes New Fall Package"Fido's Fabulous Adventure" to Support SPCA Tampa Bay

WHO: The TradeWinds Island Grand Resort – a beachfront resort located directly on the Gulf of Mexico on St. Pete Beach, just 30 minutes from Tampa.

WHAT: Fido's Fabulous Adventure package at the TradeWinds Island Grand Resort.

Starting at just $387, this two-night package includes accommodations in a pet-friendly suite; the nightly pet fee, including use of the Pet Play Zone and Doggie Accessory Center; and a Bow Wow WOW pet amenity stuffed with TradeWinds signature bandana, toys and treats.

The package also includes the daily Resort Amenity Fee, which includes a hooded beach cabana with cushions for two, water trykes and paddleboats, tennis court play, fitness center and classes, day play on mini-golf course and ScheldePro beach volleyball courts, self-parking, wireless Internet access, portions of the children's program, daily newspaper, pool towels and more.

During November, the TradeWinds will celebrate National Animal Shelter Week (Nov. 2-8) the entire month by donating a large bag of dog or cat food to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) for each Fido's Fabulous Adventure package that is booked that month. The SPCA Tampa Bay cares for more than 15,000 animals annually without government funding. The Largo-based, non-profit animal shelter relies on individual supporters to run its 10-acre animal shelter and sanctuary.

WHY: In response to a growing number of requests by visitors traveling with their pets, the TradeWinds Island Grand designated 48 pet-friendly suites last year. The resort also added a new doggie play area, an attractive walking zone along the resort's waterway and a special room-service menu, just for pets.

The Pet Play Zone features doggie drinking fountains, umbrellas for shade, benches, doggie rinse and drying station with towels, owner sitting area, fire hydrants, and more. A special dog walk area has also been identified, set along the property's meandering waterways and beachfront dunes, and even skirts by a hammock for some snooze time for the guest and his/her pooch.

A Doggie Accessory Center stocked with dishes, leashes, toys and towels, for use during the furry friend's stay, is accessible for guests using their room key. Guests wanting to treat their pet to some extra-special service can order from the pet-only room service menu, including Mutt Meatloaf, Fido Fajitas and Kitty Kasserolle to name a few. To review the resort's complete pet policy, visit www.JustLetGo.com .

WHEN: Fido's Fabulous Adventure package is available Sept.1- Dec. 24, 2008. Food donations to the local SPCA shelter will be made in honor of all packages booked during the month of November.

WHERE: Located on Florida's Gulf Coast just steps from America's #1 Beach in 2005 – Fort De Soto Beach (dog-friendly) – and 30 minutes from Tampa International Airport, the TradeWinds Island Resorts are located along a strand of West Coast shoreline. The two resorts – TradeWinds Island Grand and Sandpiper Hotel and Suites – offer access to two great properties in one, with limitless beachfront recreation, sumptuous dining, and golf privileges at some of the area's finest public and private clubs.

RESERVATIONS: For reservations and information, call toll-free (866) JUST LET GO (587-8538), visit www.JustLetGo.com or contact a travel professional.

*Subject to availability. Rate listed excludes tax. Holiday periods excluded. Packages may not be combined with any other offers.